All Production & Trade articles – Page 1347
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ArticleIsrael's citrus exports, production to rise
A new USDA report has pegged citrus production to increase during 2008/09 despite a cold spell early in 2008
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ArticleDole extends banana cartel fine timeframe
The group will have an additional three months to pay the fine imposed by the EC in October
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TNS figures reflect trade down
The latest TNS Worldpanel grocery market share figures, published yesterday for the 12 weeks ending November 30 2008, continue to show the impact of the consumer downturn on the fresh produce industry.
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Chiquita reports banana price rise
Chiquita Brands International has reported year-over-year increases in local banana prices in all its markets for October-November 2008, on generally flat volumes.
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ArticleAlan McCutchion dies, aged 62
Alan McCutchion, a long-time servant of fruit importer JP and former president of the Fresh Produce Consortium (FPC), has died after a battle against cancer. He was 62.
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ArticleChiquita reports banana price rise
Banana prices increased on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean during October-November, the US fresh produce giant has reported
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New Zealand tariffs escalate
New Zealand pays almost NZ$200 million (£73m) in export tariffs on produce each year, according to a study released last week.
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ArticleImpressive start for Capespan in Namibia
Capespan's Ronan Lennon has been impressed with the quality of the Namibian table grape crop
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ArticleNamibia hopes for vintage year
Namibia is expecting a vintage grape season with spiralling exports.
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ArticleAustralia reopens for NZ tomatoes and capsicums
New Zealand tomatoes and capsicum peppers will be allowed back into Australia under revised biosecurity measures
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ArticleMalaysia looks for Australian access
Malaysia is seeking Australian access for its agricultural products during a visit to Canberra
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ArticleGood crop boosts South Africa's plum drive
South Africa's January plum campaign in the UK will be backed by a high-quality crop, according to Stefan Conradie
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ArticlePeru unveils asparagus benchmark
The newly established production and post-harvest standard comes in response to new COOL labeling laws in the US
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ArticleRain hits Costa Rican bananas
Up to 10,000ha of bananas could be lost, according to local press reports in the country
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ArticleMoroccan goods head to Portsmouth
The port of Portsmouth is seeing a rapid expansion in the volume of Moroccan produce arriving this season, both for UK and continental customers.
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ArticleCustoms watches fruit shipments
Philippine fruit import shipments are under the microscope this month for contraband vegetables
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ArticleEU banana talks could start afresh
Discussions between the EU and Latin American banana exporters could return to square one when World Trade Organisation talks resume
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Almería and Murcia suffer cold snap
Harsh weather conditions in south-eastern Spain have been affecting production of winter vegetable and salad lines.
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ArticleMexican grape exports to fall in 2008/09
The country will see production of table grapes drop 3.8 per cent, the USDA said
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Spanish deal with citrus crisis
The spanish citrus sector was this week facing unrest as grower groups stepped up pressure for a general strike.