All Production & Trade articles – Page 1340
-
ArticleRijk Zwaan hails Caribbean success
The group has lauded the development of its Caribbean melon variety just four years after initial testing
-
ArticleIndian fruit production on rise
Indian production of fresh fruit is expected to rise 6 per cent this financial year, according to a recent USDA report
-
ArticleChiquita move progressing well
European chief Michel Loeb says company is on course to complete its relocation to Switzerland, as well as to launch several new products, in 2009
-
Article
Chilean growers tackle grape pest
Producers are working quickly to bring under control the presence of the Lobesia moth on certain vineyards
-
ArticleSpain proclaimed 'world leader' in produce exports
Spain is the world's leading exporter of fruit and vegetables and one of the biggest producers, according to research from Spanish body Fepex.
-
Article
Supermarkets steady suppliers with support
Supermarkets are introducing measures to help suppliers struggling through the financial crisis.
-
Article
EU urged to end “illegal” tariffs
Ecuador’s banana sector has urged the EU to stand by its pro-free trade statements and end its “illegal” banana import tariff system
-
Article
Californian almond exports hit record high
Shipments of the nut to key markets such as western Europe and Asia have jumped 18 per cent on a year-on-year basis
-
ArticleAgrexco sees rise in organic tomatoes
Agrexco has recorded a 50 per cent increase in its export of Carmel’s Bio Top-branded mini plum organic tomatoes.
-
ArticleWilmington receives first Chilean fruit
The first of 29 ship-calls carrying Chilean fresh fruit docked at the Port of Wilmington later than usual on 19 December
-
Article
Tasmanian cherry harvest delayed
Cooler weather has left growers uncertain about meeting Christmas demand for the fruit
-
Article
Organic charity gives thumbs-up to government
Garden Organic has said it is pleased that the contributions of community food initiatives will be represented on the government’s new high-level food policy group, created by DEFRA secretary of state Hilary Benn.
-
ArticleCapespan signs huge Namibia deal
Capespan has been granted exclusive marketing rights for one of the largest grape farms in southern Africa.
-
ArticleNZ bans Australian tomatoes
New Zealand has suspended imports of Australian tomatoes after no proof of fruit fly treatment was found
-
ArticleCarrot growers battle crop disease
Carrot growers in the UK are struggling with a difficult season, following another summer of low light levels and unseasonably heavy rainfall.
-
ArticleCapespan nets supplier award
Capespan UK has scooped the national Co-op award as Supplier of the Year for regional product for its supply of Scottish tomatoes.
-
ArticleCosta Rica closes in on footprint
The country’s banana sector is well on its way to becoming carbon neutral in four years' time
-
ArticleBush reviews foreign worker law
The Bush Administration has announced changes to the agricultural guest worker program which is expected to make it easier to hire imported foreign laborers
-
ArticleAus government launches investment programme
A$40m will be spent on the growth of innovative food industries in Australia
-
Article
UK officials call for pesticide assessment
Prime Minister Gordon Brown has backed scientists' calls for a full impact assessment of EU pesticide 'cut-off' proposals