All Production & Trade articles – Page 1352
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FDA clears US peppers in Salmonella scare
Peppers produced in Mexico are still under suspicion according to the agency
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ArticleFlood hits Ukrainian crops
Ukrainian vegetables and root crops have been severely affected by the devastating floods that have hit the region
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ArticleWhere now for the WTO?
The collapse of the World Trade Organisation’s Doha round on Tuesday means more than another year of fruitless trade talks
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ArticleFirst English Discovery in store
The recent heatwave has helped Kent fruit growers win the race to get the first English apples into stores this year.
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ArticleWorldwide Fruit nightmare over
As Worldwide Fruit (WWF) officially opened its packhouse and office facilities in Spalding last Friday, managing director Robert Balicki said the company has recovered from a “nightmare” few months and retains a solid financial foundation for the next chapter in its colourful history.
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ArticleEU to accept WTO banana proposals
Dispute over legality of EU banana imports from ACP countries could end as EU prepares to lower tariffs on Latin American bananas
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ArticleSpanish Kaki production set to fall
Leading horticultural association predicts a major drop in this year’s harvest in Valencia region after poor weather in recent months
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ArticleVinalopó crop has “excellent” prospects
Uva de Mesa Embolsada Vinalopó is confidently predicting an excellent table grape crop, ahead of the start of this season’s harvest in September
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ArticleChiquita prepares for tough second half
The next six months are likely to be more difficult as volumes flatten, although pricing remains favourable, says the company
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ArticleLatin Americans agree EU banana deal
Reports suggest trade negotiators have achieved crucial breakthrough which may lead to resolution in banana dispute
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ArticleWTO banana talks in danger of collapse
ACP nations are refusing to accept the latest trade proposal brokered by EU and Latin American officials concerning banana imports into Europe
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ArticleChiquita Europe confirms Swiss move
European boss confirms to television channel SF that proposed move away from Antwerp to Rolle will go ahead
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Ready meal markets enjoy sales hike
The value of the UK retail market for chilled and frozen ready meals rose by 11.4 per cent between 2003 and 2007, from £1.87 billion to £2.08bn.
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ArticleIntercitrus faces threat of closure
Disagreement among members over the 2008/09 budget has brought the Spanish citrus organisation to its knees
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ArticleFast concludes two-year soft-fruit trial
A two-year independent trial on the benefits of the harpin protein as a natural treatment for storage rots in soft fruit has shown promising results.
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ArticleTesco sets target of 150m English apples
As the first home-grown fruit goes on sale, the retailer says it expects to achieve record sales of English apples this season
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ArticleItalian minister: PGIs saved by WTO failure
The collapse of trade negotiations this week means protected geographical indications won't be at a disadvantage, according to Italy's Minister of Agriculture Luca Zaia
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ArticleReform for Peruvian farming sector
President Alan García has unveiled a new financial support system in an effort overhaul Peru’s agriculture industry
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French see sharp price rises
Following a year of poor weather conditions and damaged produce, France has seen the price of fruit and vegetables soar