All Production & Trade articles – Page 1296
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Fairtrade fights back
The Fairtrade fruit industry has hit back at claims customers will be trading down and away from ethical shopping during the recession, with positive sales and a new board at AgroFair.
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Snow hinders produce trade
Heavy snowfall and freezing temperatures earlier this week caused disruption to fresh produce production and transport in the UK.
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ArticleTNS figures reflect low-value shopping
The latest TNS Worldpanel grocery market share figures show that trading-down continues to influence the market, with Waitrose struggling to tread water and Tesco experiencing growth in their value sector in favour of Finest products.
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ArticleAustralian labour scheme set to begin
The Australian seasonal worker scheme will see its first Pacific Island workers by the month's end
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Positive start for Fruit Logistica 2009
Continued expansion of world's leading fresh produce trade fair suggests industry confidence remains high
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Irrigation specialists merge
A new company, Field Irrigation, has been formed incorporating horticultural irrigation specialists Field GB and irrigators Avoncrop following the acquisition of Field GB from K & S Fumigation Services.
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ArticleFrance again feels the chill
Further cold weather and unseasonable snowstorms have caused yet more havoc in many areas of France
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Heatwave damages Australian horticulture
A record heatwave last week inflicted significant damage in Australia's southern states
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Peru consolidates EU supply position
The European Union remains the primary destination for Peruvian agricultural exports following a 25 per cent rise in total shipments during 2008
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ArticleUnited Fresh sets new policy priorities
The US produce association is gearing up to tackle major issues confronting the fresh fruit and vegetable industry following a number of meetings in Arizona
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ArticlePhilippine banana expansion defies recession
Philippine banana plantations are expanding despite economies worldwide shrinking, thanks largely to Iran and Russia
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Floods damage West Australian plantations
Floods have damaged fruit plantations in Western Australia’s Gascoyne region
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Exosect signs distribution deal
Exosect has signed an international distribution agreement with Makhteshim Agan Industries (MAI) group of companies, a distributor of branded off-patent products.
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Freshfel reveals fall in consumption
Latest edition of the association's Consumption Monitor shows gross per-capita supply across the EU fell in 2007 against the previous five years' average
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Mexican avocados consolidate US top spot
A three-month campaign to boost consumer awareness in the US has exceeded expectations as Mexico reigns strong as the country’s leading avocado supplier
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Syria attracts UAE investors
As the Syrian government takes steps to open up its economy, UAE firms are looking to enter the country’s fledgling retail sector
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ArticleJP Fresh becomes Dole Fresh UK
Company confirms name change will take place this weekend following the company's recent takeover by Compagnie Fruitière
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ArticleIndian cashew exports to drop 20 per cent
The Indian cashew trade is looking ahead to hard times with a 20 per cent export drop forecast
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ArticleDry winter for Himachal apples
A dry winter is delaying new plantings and fertiliser application for Himachal Pradesh apple growers
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ArticlePomegranate dip in India
Production of pomegranates in India has dropped significantly due to infestations of bacterial blight disease.