All Production & Trade articles – Page 1334
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Israel boycott fears calmed
The uk office of Israeli exporter Agrexco has moved to calm speculation that consumers are boycotting Israeli product, leaving produce to rot in warehouses, or that supplies have been interrupted following the recent clashes in Gaza.
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ArticleChina destroys tainted Taiwanese oranges
Chinese authorities have destroyed 40 tonnes of pesticide contaminated Taiwanese oranges
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Ripe label innovation hits UK
New Zealand label technology company Ripesense, of Auckland, has announced that it has reached an exclusive UK distribution partnership agreement with the Fresh Technologies UK.
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ArticleCosta Rica backs Ecuador banana battle
Following the South American country's fresh complaint to the World Trade Organisation, Costa Rica has offered its support
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ArticleArgentina posts mixed export results
Exports of fresh fruit fell by 2 per cent in volume but rose by 35 per cent in value during the January-November period of 2008
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Ecuador may ‘take reprisals’ against EU
Ecuadorian minister says economic reprisals may be considered as a means of pressuring the EU to reduce its banana tariff
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Swedish retailers in Israeli fruit mix-up
Some Lidl and Ica stores in Sweden have been selling Israeli produce under alternative countries of origin
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ArticleCalifornian strawberries reach new record
Predictions of a new Californian strawberry production record for 2008 have come true by a comparatively fine margin
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ArticleCosta Rica set for US import deal
Costa Rica is on the brink of being granted market entry to the US for its tomatoes and chillies after five years of negotiation
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ArticleEcuador calls for action over EU tariff
Ecuador has lodged a fresh complaint with the WTO over the EU’s ‘failure to comply’ with a ruling over its banana tariff system
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ArticlePrice crash mars blueberry deal
A growth in both domestic and counter-season supplies coupled with the economic downturn has pushed down blueberry prices on the US market
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ArticleIsraeli potatoes battle exchange rate
Israeli potato sendings to the UK are so far in line with last year and volumes are increasing steadily, reports from Israel suggest.
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ArticleHop to kiwifruit, say Indian scientists
Indian farmers are being encouraged to cultivate kiwifruit instead of returning to growing hops
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ArticleNZ consortium buys apple rights
T Seventeen has purchased domestic and export marketing rights to a HortResearch-developed apple variety from Prevar
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ArticleCobana Fruchtring confirms relocation
The company will move to a new head office located in Hamburg's Altstadt area later this month
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ArticleTomato sector calls for import reforms
European tomato growers have urged the EU to reform Europe’s entry price system to curb non-payment of customs duties
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ArticleItalian cooperatives announce merger
Leading pear supplier to link up with major potato and onion cooperative, with aim of securing more competitive market position
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ArticleAus places tariff on Greek currants
Australian currant growers have breathed a sigh of relief after the government applied a tariff to Greek imports
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Jamaica gets diversification boost
Jamaica’s Rural Agricultural Development Authority and the European Union signed contracts authorising 11 small grants totalling J$11 million (£92,440) to help former workers in Jamaica’s banana industry diversify into new businesses.
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ArticleJapan increases NZ asparagus intake
Exports of the vegetable from Horowhenua to Japan increased on the back of the falling New Zealand dollar