All Production & Trade articles – Page 1342
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ArticleOperation Ajax strikes in Kent
Kent was the latest target of the Gangmasters Licensing Authority (GLA), with 26 surprise inspections on 20 separate businesses, including 10 gangmasters, as part of Operation Ajax.
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ArticleBramley bodes well for Fourayes
Fourayes is forecasting a healthy Bramley harvest in line with its 2008 yield projection.
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ACP nations vow to fight for EU tariff
A two-day meeting between Africa, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) countries has ended with the trading bloc vowing to fight further attempts from Latin American growers to cut EU import tariffs on their bananas
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ArticleNew chairman for Zespri Group
Global kiwifruit marketer Zespri has elected John Loughlin as group chairman to replace Craig Greenlees, whose departure was announced today
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ArticleArgentinean fruit leapfrogs meat trade
The country’s fresh citrus, apple and pear industries are benefiting from fewer export obstacles at the expense of the meat trade
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ArticleFirst Italian Royal Gala picked
The first Italian Royal Gala of the season was picked on August 12 by VOG-affiliated producers in the South Tyrol.
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Chinese apples set for Aus entry
It has been reported that Australia could be set to approve imports of apples from China and the US
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ArticleChiquita broadens its outlook
Chiquita is looking to spread its risk and increase the proportion of its sales that are accounted for by higher margin products and markets.
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ArticleMore fruit than meat from Argentina
The country’s fresh citrus, apple and pear industries are benefiting from fewer export obstacles at the expense of the meat trade
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Leafminer pesters tomato growers
French tomato growers have been advised to rotate their crops in an effort to tackle the highly destructive tomato leafminer
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ArticleMalaga forecasts strong mango campaign
Asaja Malaga gives favourable forecast ahead of start of Spanish region’s mango campaign
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Murcia hails melon PGI creation
Leading figures from the Spanish region’s fresh produce sector have welcomed the official recognition of PGI Melón de Torre Pacheco
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ArticleGlasshouse output grows in Germany
Following a downturn in production during 2006, the country's glasshouse vegetable crop reportedly increased last year
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ArticleGrowers hail cranberry comeback
Massachusetts cranberry growers are voicing their optimism - hailing this year's cranberry crop as possibly the best for nine years.
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ArticleAgrexco enjoys plum deal for Israel
Agrexco has made the most of a strong Israeli stonefruit campaign this year, with plums in particular proving a hit in the UK market.
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Dubai showcase for Middle East market
A new fresh produce exhibition will take place in Dubai in March 2009, to showcase all aspects of the perishables industry in the expanding Middle East marketplace.
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ArticleTransition period for PIP
The contract between the European Commission and the Euro-ACP country liaison committee (COLEACP) for the implementation of the Pesticides Initiative Programme (PIP) ended on July 12.
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ArticleBGP snaps up former Elders traders
The Melbourne-based produce marketer has recruited two experienced export traders
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ArticleRecord season predicted for NZ kiwifruit
New Zealand’s kiwifruit export season is looking like one of the best on record, according to grower-owned marketing desk Zespri.
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ArticleChiquita ventures into China
Chiquita Brands International has begun a value-added produce joint venture in China