All Production & Trade articles – Page 1330
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ArticleJapan grabs Philippine banana supplies
Philippine banana exports are tracking slightly lower than last year, with available supplies shuffled to Japan
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ArticleFruiterers back top pest control scientists
The Worshipful Company of Fruiterers has awarded travel and investigation awards for groundbreaking research into bio-control of pests to three British horticultural scientists.
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Warning on workplace infestations
This year’s erratic weather could lead to an increase in pest problems for businesses throughout the UK and workers should be on the look-out for early signs of infestations, according to workplace equipment provider Slingsby.
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Bee expert issues attractant warning
Bee expert Robin Dean is warning against usage of bee attractants in horticultural crops, as honeybee populations continue to decline at an alarming rate.
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ArticleDole Food Company to go public again
World's largest fresh produce company announces plans to raise US$500m by listing on the New York Stock Exchange
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ArticleEuropean sales are solid, says Zespri
Despite reports to the contrary, the kiwifruit marketer has said that European sales volumes have remained strong this season
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ArticleAustralia tackles core issues via PIPS
A new A$12m research project to boost Australia's apple and pear productivity levels is set to be launched in September
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ArticlePanama and Canada sign FTA
Leaders of the respective countries have signed an agreement that will see widespread tariff elimination and more open market access when begins next year
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Vietnam sends durian to US
Vietnam’s Dong Nai province has sent its first shipment of durian to the US
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ArticleAsda sales slow as customers boom
Asda has clocked up a record number of customers as home cooking boosts its shopper figures, but its sales growth has begun to tail off.
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ArticleMarkets anticipate Brazilian shortfall
Poor weather and difficult marketing conditions mean Europe and the US are set to receive fewer table grapes from Brazil
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ArticleChiquita posts Q2 profit increase
The group recorded a good set of bottom-line results despite falling net sales, the best overall quarterly performance for a decade
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ArticleMTEX readies its Medjoul dates
Israeli exporter MTEX has revealed that its first load of new- season Medjoul dates will hit Europe shortly
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ArticleFrance and Germany grow again
Signs of a surprise return to economic growth in two of the eurozone's biggest economies, although several challenges remain
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ArticlePostcard | Val Martello
To the west of Bolzano in the north-east of Italy, a small but significant strawberry crop forms a significant part of the country's supply
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French growers win partial victory
French growers have notched up a couple of victories with the authorities this past week.
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ArticleChilean blues target North America
A new committee has been formed to drive greater sales and support existing markets for Chilean blueberries
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ArticleFrench see success from special sales
Sales organised to cope with the drop in spending amongst French consumers hailed as success by Interfel
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ArticlePears on track for full recovery
The European pear crop is forecast to make a good recovery on last year’s historic low, with an increase of some 16 per cent in the crop.
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ArticleMandarins gain Australian access
Japanese unshu mandarins have been granted access to Australia following an import risk analysis