All Production & Trade articles – Page 1289
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ArticleNSW produce prices set to soar
New South Wales needs heavy rainfall within the next few weeks if an increase in fresh produce prices is to be avoided
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EiC future under discussion
The Fresh Produce Consortium (FPC) is calling for greater investment from its members to raise funds and continue its Eat in Colour (EiC) generic promotion.
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ArticleCyprus divided over asparagus
Cyprus’s UN-controlled buffer zone has caused problems for asparagus harvesters looking to gather the season’s bumper crop
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ArticlePort authority defends purchase of MMD
The Port of Portsmouth has stood by its purchase of banana importer MMD, despite the company showing greater-than-expected losses
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ArticleDole reaches debt refinancing deal
Company has reportedly reached agreement with senior lenders on plans to restructure loans due to mature in May 2009
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ArticleRush of early Mexican mangoes hit US
Volumes of early season fruit heading into the US have soared compared with the previous year
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ArticleEcuador seeks united front for EU talks
Ecuador is reportedly seeking to foster an alliance between Latin American banana producer nations in negotiations with the EU
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ArticleItalian kiwifruit bound for China
First container sets sail for Shanghai as expectations among Italy's export traders remain high
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ArticleItalian kiwifruit bound for China
First container of Made in Blu-branded produce sets sail for Shanghai as expectations among Italy's export traders remain high
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Berry Gardens reorganisation finalised
The reorganisation of the Berry Gardens group of companies has been completed.
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ArticleSunkist reveals revenue rise
CEO Russ Hanlin has reported that 2008 was a successful year for the US group
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ArticleArgentina unveils year-end results
Total Argentinean fresh fruit shipments fell by 2 per cent last year, while value rose 33 per cent in comparison to 2007
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ArticleSouth Korea and NZ discuss FTA
South Korea and New Zealand have agreed to begin free trade agreement negotiations, which NZ producers say will have a big impact
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ArticlePettitt elected NFU horticulture chair
Sarah Pettitt has been elected the new chairman of the National Farmers’ Union’s (NFU) horticulture board.
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ArticleConcordia reaps awards success
Christine Lumb of Concordia was the proud recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award at last week’s Grower of the Year awards.
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Tesco axes Irish co-op contract
A €28 million (£25m) fruit and vegetable co-op in the Irish Republic has been put under severe pressure by the loss of a major supply contract with Tesco.
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ArticleRSA grape sales up in western Europe
Exporters have shipped around 10 per cent more to the region this year, although the UK remains under-supplied, says SATI
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ArticleBidding underway for Panama banana coop
Del Monte and two European companies said to be among the interested parties keen to take over Coosemupar
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ArticleTrops expects limited returns
Andalusian avocado and mango exporter Trops is expecting a good 2009, despite claiming ‘limits’ have been placed on returns by retailers
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ArticleGreek export figures show decline
Export volumes of table grapes and citrus significantly down during January and February, although kiwifruit exports rise 16 per cent