All Production & Trade articles – Page 1322
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ArticleDel Monte produces "solid" Q3 results
The US-based fresh produce giant saw net sales and gross profit jump during the three-month period ended 26 September 2008
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Agrovista helps phosphorous along
Agrovista UK is exploring different feeding techniques to help top- and soft-fruit plants acquire phosphorous (P) and other elements such as manganese, iron, copper and zinc from the soil.
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ArticleChile to sing blues in Russia
The Southern Hemisphere’s largest blueberry supplier is looking to develop new export opportunities in Russia for its burgeoning blueberry programme
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Corsican clementines head for France
PGI-designated clementines from Corsica are due to hit French stores at the beginning of November
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ArticleRewe targets sustainable sourcing
Extension of partnership with BASF to help improve environmental standards for fresh produce contract sourcing projects
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ArticleCentral American Produce reveals expansion plans
The group is moving to a new facility, and is looking to increase long-term import volumes of melons and mangoes
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ArticleFlavourfresh dominates the podium
After all the excitement of the Olympics, attention has focused once again this month on the really big sporting event of the year - the race to find Britain’s tastiest tomato.
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Andalucia forecasts improved citrus crop
The southern Spanish region of Andalucia is expecting to experience a major uplift in citrus volumes this season, says a new forecast
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ArticleMálaga avocado crop set for increase
The Spanish province of Málaga is predicting an improved avocado harvest this season, thanks in large part to recent heavy rains
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ArticleAgrexco plans UK strawberry strategy
The Israeli exporter is hopeful that its new season strawberries will be able to withstand the credit crunch in the UK
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Irish food safety warning on organic fertilisers
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland has issued what it describes as a wake-up call over the increasing use of organic fertilisers in farm production.
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OGA welcomes EU pesticide vote
The Organic Growers’ Alliance (OGA) welcomes an EU Environment Committee vote on further restrictions of pesticide usage on fruit and vegetable crops.
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Tasmanian cherries dodge frost
Tasmania’s cherry crop was hit by frost last week, but the industry says prepared growers staved off significant damage
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Spanish exports take a tumble
Fresh produce export volumes from Spain during the first eight months of 2008 saw a marked slowdown after last year’s poor citrus harvest
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ArticleAgrexco forecasts Shiren export increase
The Israel-based exporter will ship increased volumes of its Shiren cherry tomatoes and mini plum tomatoes to key markets this season
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ArticleHonduras hit by tropical storm
Expected damage to crops in Honduras following tropical depression and subsequent floods could increase food shortages in the region
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ArticleMexican grower buys ‘major stake’ in Canadian group
Michoacán-based Agricola El Rosal is reported to have purchased a significant amount of shares in Canadian grower-distributor Jem-D
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ArticleNuvar begins to see potential
Kent grower John Breach and French counterpart Bruno Essner told FPJ at the National Fruit Show that their four-year breeding partnership - Nuvar - is beginning to produce varieties with good commercial potential.
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ArticleDurán calls for Murcian water solution
The annual meeting of Murcia’s fresh produce industry saw Miguel Durán call for a unified approach to solve the region’s water shortage problem.