All Production & Trade articles – Page 1316
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"Sad day" as Irish horticulture college closes doors
One of Ireland’s longest established horticultural colleges, in operation for more than 80 years, is to close next summer, at the end of the current academic year.
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ArticleAtlanta AG becomes Univeg Germany
Name change marks end of an era as Belgian group Univeg begins to incorporate former Chiquita subsidiary
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ArticleSpain fights EC banana fine
Spain takes European Commission to court in row over fine imposed on Canary Islands’ banana sector for alleged irregularities
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ArticleWonderful times ahead for Agrexco pomegranates
Agrexco plans to boost exports of its Wonderful pomegranates this season to 2,500 tonnes, from 1,300t last year, to meet rising demand.
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ArticleWAC outlines record apple crop forecast
Good weather and alternate bearing trees will result in a bumper apple crop this season, the Washington Apple Commission has confirmed
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ArticleAsda scores British edamame bean first
Asda is set to become the first-ever British retailer to sell edamame beans fresh in their pods.
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Mis-shapen fruit back on EU's menu
There has been a move to alter existing rules regarding the shape, size and 'bendiness' of fresh produce in Europe
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ArticleRecord forecast for Washington apples
Washington’s apple crop is expected to hit a record high of 109m cartons by the end of this season
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ArticleUpdate: Dole suspends melon deal
Following difficulties last season, Dole has revealed it will not import fresh melons for distribution in either Germany or the Benelux region during the coming year
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ArticleDrought forcing Oz growers out
Growers in the Australian region of Goulburn are being forced out of the industry by extreme drought conditions.
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Poland, Spain step up illegal pesticide battle
The countries are taking different approaches to getting counterfeit plant protection products off the market
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Tesco reveals Asian growth
Tesco has unveiled like-for-like sales growth in its three Asian markets for the 10 weeks to November 1, 2008.
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ArticleNFU urges Europe to hold nerve on CAP
Europe must hold its nerve on the forthcoming CAP Health Check and continue to drive through the reforms fundamental to ensuring a vibrant and competitive farming industry here and on the continent, insists the National Farmers’ Union (NFU).
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Carmel's new pepper is Ever Green
Israeli supplier Carmel-Agrexco will export a new and exclusive pepper variety, Ever Green, on a semi-commercial basis by seafreight this season.
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ArticleZespri tops 100m cartons for NZ season
Acting CEO Lain Jager hails "outstanding year" for world's leading kiwifruit marketer as New Zealand exports draw to a close
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ArticleOppenheimer celebrates 150 years
The importer-marketer has introduced Canadians to many favorites, including Japanese mandarin oranges, Granny Smith and Enza Jazz apples, Zespri kiwifruit, and Amorosa tomatoes
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ArticleBumper ride for California stones
California stonefruit producers are striving to make the most of their export potential this year, as they deal with a bumper crop.
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NZ apple sector tracks carbon emissions
The New Zealand apple industry will work on reducing its carbon emissions in an effort to quell consumer concerns about food miles in export markets, reports Radio New Zealand
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ArticleNew Thai quarantine laws stir the pot for suppliers
South Africa and Australia still face market access problems as Thailand’s main import season draws closer
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Russian growth for Chinese apple exports
Chinese apples are taking a bite out of Eastern Europe’s market share in Russia