All Production & Trade articles – Page 1301
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ArticleAustralian fruit fly outbreaks contained
A fruit fly outbreak in the Australian state of Victoria has authorities on alert
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New climate change targets for horticulture
The NFU and the Department for Energy and Climate Change (DECC) have agreed a new Climate Change Levy (CCL) target for the horticulture sector at the next scheme milestone in 2010.
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ArticleFairtrade Fortnight returns
Fairtrade Fortnight is to return under the slogan ‘Make It Happen. Choose Fairtrade’ as the Fairtrade Foundation urges businesses make a push in improving supplier equilibrium in 2009.
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India strikes disrupt supplies
Strike action in India last week has disrupted supplies of fresh produce for both the international and domestic markets.
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Cold snap shivers French crops
Unseasonably cold temperatures and heavy snowfall last week in the Provence and Perpignan areas are affecting availability of some winter vegetable and salad lines.
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ArticleThermal Pest Control heads to Europe
A new internationally patented technology to help reduce the need for pesticide spraying is being launched across the EU.
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Skills academy finds new directors
The National Skills Academy for Food and Drink Manufacturing has appointed four leading industry figures to its board of directors.
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ArticleUS widens Ecuador mango access
The South American country has received the go-ahead from the USDA-APHIS to ship fresh-cut mangoes to the US
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ArticlePerle du Nord obtains AOP status
The French chicory producer has now gained AOP status, allowing it to focus on the revival of the Perle du Nord brand
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ArticleStable outlook for Chilean topfruit
Chilean apple and pear volumes are headed for a slight dip this season although sizes will be larger on the whole
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ArticlePeru project to benefit 10,000 growers
A new public-private deal between the Peruvian Ministry of Agriculture and a local foundation will support the expansion of fruit production
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ArticleSterling slump hits EU suppliers
The economic downturn could present an “ideal opportunity” for UK growers, as reports emerge that importers are suffering severely from a 20 per cent price hike on imports from Eurozone countries.
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ArticlePublic demands supply ombudsman
Eight out of 10 shoppers want a watchdog appointed to monitor and penalise supermarkets that treat suppliers unfairly, according to a poll commissioned by Traidcraft.
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ArticleAustralian avocado ascent
Australia’s avocado harvest is set to hit a record this year with increased plantings
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ArticleSpanish group warns over currency falls
Fresh produce association Ibérica Hortofrutícola has urged Spanish exporters to only accept payments in euros amid economic uncertainty
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ArticleSnows hit Spanish production
Freezing low temperatures and unexpected snows have severely affected winter vegetable and berry growers across Spain
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ArticleProximity label in the pipeline
Due to consumers’ growing environmental concerns, French fruit producers are looking into the creation of a new “local” brand
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ArticleAus growers fear fruit fly spread
Following the discovery of fruit fly larvae in the Riverina, the regional citrus board has warned over bringing fruit into the area from outside
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ArticleFlorida citrus forecast down
The USDA has pegged Florida's citrus crop at 162m boxes in its January forecast, down from a December estimation
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ArticlePhilippine farm exports rise
The Philippines’ 2008 farm export numbers have risen significantly, with bananas the big earner