All Production & Trade articles – Page 135
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UK berry growers facing “perfect storm”
Food waste targets and higher imports are making it harder for British berry producers to sell their crop this season, with one industry figure predicting a wave of consolidation as inflationary pressures bite
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Test varieties show promise for Greek grape growers
Jupiter Group’s expectations are high for two new grape varieties in their first and second years of trials in Greece
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Experts ensure quality of organic Val Venosta apples
A good harvest is expected this year for Val Venosta’s organic apples, whose high quality is maintained by regular controls from VIP’s organic quality department
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Crisis meeting for Chilean fruit producers
With many producers on the brink of bankruptcy, Fedefruta met with the government on Friday to discuss new measures to ease the crisis
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Sydney Markets celebrates Fresh Awards
Award winners were recognised in person for after a two-year hiatus
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Northwest cherries kick off China campaign
Health benefits of cherries to be highlighted at promotional events held in a number of Chinese cities
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Advertorial
Automatic fruit peeling machines save on labour and waste
Astra peeling machines bring a range of benefits, including increased yield due to finer, cleaner peeling, increased safety and productivity, reduced waste and labour costs plus improved hygiene
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NFU reiterates commitment to helping improve SFI, as scheme opens
Union wants to work with Defra to improve the Sustainable Farming Incentive and make it inclusive and viable for all farmers
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EU vows to support farmers in new pesticide rules
The EU Commission’s proposal to halve the use and risk of chemical pesticides by 2030 is progressing, with the EU promising to support farmers in the transition
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Comment
Agritech is only way to solve global food crisis
Tristan Fischer, chief executive of vertical farming business Fischer Farms, argues that agritech investment is the way forward as the world faces a food crisis exaccerbated by the war in Ukraine
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Kakuzi focuses on traceability and sustainability
Chris Flowers, managing director of Kenyan exporter Kakuzi, believes Kenyan avocados can differentiate themselves from the competition by highlighting their commitment to quality, traceability and sustainability
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Zespri welcomes EU-NZ Free Trade Agreement
New agreement will remove tariffs on New Zealand kiwifruit exports to the EU
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It’s game, set and match Aldi when it comes to budget 'Wimbledon picnics', research finds
Aldi offers British consumers the cheapest ’Wimbledon at home’ picnic ingredients, finance experts at CashLady.com reveal
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Germany’s Import Promotion Desk welcomes Kenya
IPD includes Kenya as fifteenth partner country in its programme to connect producers with European import companies
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UK banana prices still below 1987 levels
Data from ONS demonstrates huge price pressure on banana producers amid rising inflation, production costs and sustainability requirements
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Pure Harvest secures investment to fund expansion
Agribusiness raises US$180.5m from global investors to invest in R&D and open new Asian markets
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Hoogstraten promotes top quality during tough times
Given challenging weather conditions, rising costs and a drop in berry consumption, good marketing is essential at this time, says Jan Engelen, marketing manager at Belgian cooperative Hoogstraten, whose messaging focuses on quality, flavour and sustainability
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Infarm opens major vertical farm in Bedford
New facility is one of Europe’s largest with capacity to produce up to 20 million plants a year for UK retail and restaurant customers
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Sanifruit launches plant-based coating for avocados
Trials show that SANI-AG can extend the shelf-life of the fruit by at least three days
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End of the line for veg grower T.Wilson & Sons
St Helens grower blames effects of the pandemic for business failure, despite successful sale of its haulage operation