All Production & Trade articles – Page 1361

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    New farm energy event set for November

    2008-07-08T16:01:02Z

    In the first of its kind, a new exhibition called the Farm Energy Event will be held at the Newark Showground, Nottingham, on November 25, this year.

  • Article

    Florette expands in Italy and Spain

    2008-07-08T15:37:01Z

    French group Florette has developed production in Italy and Spain in order to meet increased demand for pre-packaged produce

  • Paul Temple
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    Farmers want biofuel commitment

    2008-07-08T14:01:01Z

    Sustainably produced biofuels can play a key role in addressing the challenge of climate change and energy security and the government should restate its commitment to their use rather than creating uncertainty by changing targets, the NFU said yesterday.

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    Vegetable project underway for HI

    2008-07-08T11:30:48Z

    Himalayan International has agreed a new deal to produce vegetables for both export and domestic consumption

  • cherries
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    German cherry crop worst in a decade

    2008-07-08T10:55:59Z

    Country’s cherry yield expected to slump to 10-year low after low temperatures and heavy rains disrupted the fruit’s development

  • Paolo Bruni Apo Conerpo CSO
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    Apo Conerpo weathers the storm

    2008-07-07T16:02:34Z

    Italy's largest fresh fruit and vegetable producer-exporter reports strong results despite less than perfect conditions

  • Article

    Spanish citrus exports see earnings rise

    2008-07-07T13:56:53Z

    Turnover increase comes in the wake of a historic fall in production, according to leading grower group Ava-Asaja

  • Article

    Call for end to ‘cheap’ food

    2008-07-07T13:02:04Z

    UK government report on food wastage could lead to pressure on retailers to curb bulk buy grocery deals

  • California citrus
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    Citrus pest has Californians worried

    2008-07-07T12:59:03Z

    The Asian citrus psyllid pest threatens Californian citrus industry from across the Mexican border

  • Jonathan Ball
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    BASF warns pea growers

    2008-07-07T12:01:01Z

    The chemical company BASF has warned pea growers that they should be inspecting crops for disease on the lower leaves and be prepared to spray as flowering approaches.

  • Article

    US fast-tracks Philippine bananas

    2008-07-07T10:07:23Z

    Quarantine protocols are being prioritised to allow Philippine hard green bananas into the US

  • Article

    Asda scoops environmental accolade

    2008-07-07T09:01:01Z

    Asda has won an award for its environmental policies.

  • Sally Scantlebury
    Article

    FEAST for local sourcing

    2008-07-07T08:01:01Z

    A report commissioned by Covent Garden Market Authority (CGMA) has concluded that the Nine Elms market is “best placed to lead the way in local sourcing for the foodservice sector in London”.

  • Capespan African Delight plums
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    Capespan meets rising plum demand

    2008-07-07T07:45:39Z

    Exports of its trademarked African Delight variety set to double to 15,000 cartons next season as UK sales increase

  • Article

    FTA steps up campaign

    2008-07-06T13:01:01Z

    As part of its campaign to persuade the government to reduce the burden of fuel duty on diesel for UK industry, the Freight Transport Association (FTA) is making posters and stickers available for use in offices and on vehicles.

  • Article

    Argentinean lemons spiral

    2008-07-06T09:01:01Z

    Argentinean lemon exports are spiralling upward this season despite a reduced crop.

  • Bing beats records
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    Bing beats records

    2008-07-05T11:01:01Z

    The California Cherry Advisory Board (CCAB) has announced record-breaking global sales of Bing cherries this season.

  • Tesco North Berwick store manager John Thompson and Robert Hardy from Luffness Farm
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    Tesco marks arrival of Scottish potato crop

    2008-07-05T09:01:02Z

    Tesco and Greenvale AP have launched a three-week celebration of local produce in Edinburgh to mark the first of the East Lothian potato crop, as part of their joint ‘direct from farm to store’ initiative.

  • Prognosfruit unveils line-up
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    Prognosfruit unveils line-up

    2008-07-05T08:01:01Z

    English apples & Pears Ltd has announced the line-up for this year’s Prognosfruit conference, one of the world’s leading events for the apple and pear industry.

  • Article

    Golden Wing Mau launches new operation

    2008-07-04T15:37:44Z

    The Chinese distributor’s new joint venture has bolstered its supply capabilities in lychee, longan, citrus and vegetables