All Production & Trade articles – Page 1292
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ArticleSoft fruit prices rise on tight supply
Soft-fruit availability from Spain is running two to three weeks behind seasonal averages, lifting prices on the UK market.
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Jazz to double production
The rapid global growth of the Jazz apple continued to expand as it was showcased in Berlin, increasing its market strength with businesses from more than 10 countries.
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ArticleLemons hit rock bottom
Spanish lemon growers and exporters have slammed the second half of their season as “ruinous”.
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ArticleDavid Maddox to lead Indian project
The industry veteran will head up Capespan's joint pilot project in the Indian market
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NFU man to stand down
National Farmers' Union (NFU) director general Richard Macdonald is standing down later this year.
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ArticleWTO urges bio-energy focus
The World Trade Organisation (WTO) has encouraged agriculture to grow through the recession and harness bio-energy options as it takes economic stimulus measures.
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Chiquita unveils 2008 results
Chiquita Brands International Inc today released its financial and operating results for the fourth quarter in 2008 and the full-year conclusion, revealing a net sales increase but a loss from continuing operations.
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ArticleBrassica debate hits headlines
UK brassica growers are basking in the glow of some national press coverage over the past week, despite a tight supply situation.
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ArticleProduce World sells British & Brazilian
AG Thames Holdings to acquire UK-based import company, which sources and distributes grapes, stonefruit and melons
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ArticleFairtrade body calls for urgent action
Despite a major rise in sales, the Fairtrade Foundation says more must be done for small farmers worldwide
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GLA revokes licence in Welling
High Class Recruitment has had its gangmasters licence revoked after the Gangmasters Licensing Authority (GLA) was informed that the manager, Paul Sangster, had left the Welling-based company.
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Faritrade reports record sales
The Fairtrade Foundation has announced a huge sales boost in 2008, battling back against accusations that customers would be trading away from ethically sourced products in search of low prices.
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ArticleUS drops duty on Dutch vegetables
Tomatoes and shallots among items to be granted reprieve following years of 100 per cent tariffs in hormone-treated beef spat with EU
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French firm launches new cauliflower
Prince de Bretagne claims its new brassica product will be more environmentally friendly and easier for consumers
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Huge strikes hit banana supplies
Long-running strikes in Guadeloupe and Martinique have finally started to affect UGPBAN’s activities
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Trade Waves crosses fingers for UK sendings
Egyptian exporter Trade Waves has boosted its sendings of grapes to the UK over the last two years.
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Italian exports to Germany in decline
CSO report reveals downward trend for Italy's fresh produce exports to its largest foreign market as new destinations emerge
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India to double produce production by 2011-12
The Indian government wants to double its country’s fruit and vegetable production by 2011-12, according to press reports
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Tien Giang centre pushes Delta fruit exports
After two years of promotions, Vietnam’s Delta province of Tien Giang now exports to South Korea, as well as Russia, Japan and the US
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ArticleProduce contributes billions to US economy
PMA study values the economic impact of US produce and floral industry at some US$554bn annually, representing 4.23 per cent of GDP