All Production & Trade articles – Page 1336
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ArticleUS importers upbeat about new Chilean campaign
With the dollar rallying in recent weeks, the North American market is looking more favourable for Chilean exports
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ArticleUruguay pushes ahead trade deals
The South American nation is keen to ink agreements with the EU, the US, South Korea and Canada
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ArticleCanavese announces new investments
With the Moroccan government eager to lease state-owned farmland to foreign firms, Canavese has spied an opportunity to boost citrus production
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ArticleIsraeli Trooper storms in
Agrexco shipped its first autumn melons out of Israel on September 4.
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ArticleFalse codling moth found in California
A false codling moth has been found in California, prompting fears of an infestation and quarantine
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ArticleBramley sizes up problems
English Apples & Pears (EA&P) has warned that English Bramley growers may struggle to meet demand this season, and that continuing rainfall may have a detrimental effect on the wider apple and pear crop.
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Ryan gets a new gig
The Freight Transport Association has appointed Dr Sharon Ryan as head of research, to cover the commission and production of data and surveys for members.
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Potato growers warned on black dot
Potato growers are being warned that this season promises to be high risk for blemish disease black dot.
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ArticleBolland predicts food price drop
Morrisons chief executive Marc Bolland has claimed that food prices could be set to fall.
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ArticleBelgians cut back on top-fruit area
Belgian apple and pear growers continue to cut back on their production area, as the country adapts its supply patterns to suit global demand for its products.
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ArticleIndia-Malaysia bilateral trade increases
A meeting between senior officials has resulted in positive noises about future trade collaborations
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ArticleImproved prospects for Spanish lemons
Spanish lemon interprofessional body Ailimpo is expecting a significantly better campaign this season, with volumes likely to reach 810,000 tonnes
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ArticleCuban citrus battered by Hurricane Ike
The storm is reported to have wiped out the island’s orange crop and seriously dented grapefruit volumes
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ArticleCanada re-opens doors to Spanish stonefruit
Spanish suppliers will resume exports to Canada next season following the suspension of shipments since 2001
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ArticleParts of San Diego quarantined as psyllid count mounts
The measure will prevent the movement of citrus trees and require harvested fruit to be commercially cleaned before shipment
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ArticleNew report backs SAWS extension
A report compiled for the British government’s Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) has further illustrated the crucial role of seasonal migrant workers and the Seasonal Agricultural Worker Scheme (SAWS) to the horticulture sector.
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ArticleASF introduces pulp-based punnets
Good Natured Fruit-branded soft fruit is to get a boost when it is sold in 100 per cent recyclable, pulp-based punnets.
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ArticleWaitrose veg price claims slammed
Claims by Waitrose that its broccoli prices are defying the credit crunch have been attacked by the industry as an attempt to garner “short-term publicitty, without looking at the bigger picture”.
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ArticleGrowers praying in the rain
Heavy rainfall in the UK over the past two weeks is threatening a number of key crops.
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ArticleGrowth markets in the spotlight at AFC
The potential of Vietnam and India's fresh produce markets were highlighted during the second session of the Asiafruit Congress