All Production & Trade articles – Page 1362
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ArticleALP launches best practice tool
The Association of Labour Providers (ALP) has launched a new software tool to help organisations using agency labour ensure fair treatment of temporary workers, eliminate exploitation and work towards best practice.
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PMA strengthens international profile
The association is committed to improving its service to non-US members and American exporters
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ArticleChile ends 2007/08 season with a frown
According to Chilean growers' group Fedefruta, Chile's table grape exports are down by 8 per cent for the season
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Zenalco sees Spanish export rise
Auchan-owned Spanish fruit and vegetable exporter Zenalco has announced details of an impressive sales increase
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ArticleFPC: Don't forget imports
The Fresh Produce Consortium (FPC) broadly welcomed the National Farmers’ Union’s Why Horticulture Matters campaign this week, but delivered a wider message: “Enjoy your fruit and vegetables in season, but let’s make it global”.
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ArticleNFU asks customers for sustainable returns
National Farmers' Union horticulture board chairman Richard Hirst has called upon the entire customer base to recognise not only the contribution of domestic producers to the nation’s health and economy but, equally importantly, the relevance of paying prices that ensure sustainability within the supply chain.
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ArticleUSDA approves Mexican guava imports
Mexican guava producers are set to gain entry to the US market after the USDA gave the fruit a clean bill of health
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ArticleConcern over US north-west cherry deal
Two-week gap predicted between end of Bing deal and arrival of late varieties, which are due to be harvested in mid-July
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ArticleGroups sign up for Fast Forward initiative
Zespri is just one of the private sector companies that have joined the New Zealand government's Fast Forward scheme
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Retailers sign Romanian deal
An agreement has been reached between retailers and producers over a government proposal to help keep food prices stable
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ArticleSpanish fresh produce export prices plummet
Spanish fruit and vegetables export prices have experienced a major fall in the first quarter of 2008, according to Fepex
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Scientists urge Defra to oppose EU proposals
Some of the UK’s leading scientists appealed yesterday to Defra minister Hilary Benn to stand firm against the proposed EU legislation to limit the availability of a wide range of agrochemical products used in the production of fruit and vegetables and cereals.
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Earthquake costs farming sector US$6bn
The earthquake that hit China in May has come at a heavy cost, with farmland, machinery and greenhouses destroyed
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RAR acquires Vitacress
Portuguese firm RAR Group has agreed to purchase 100 per cent of the capital of UK salad grower Vitacress
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ArticleFrench apple growers told future is bright
French apple shippers have been urged to grab by the bull by horns and reclaim their rightful position in the UK marketplace.
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ArticleTough grape deal draws to close for Chile
Chile’s grape growers are coming out of one of their toughest grape seasons for years, and the outlook for producers and exporters of some other lines is little better.
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ArticleApple trees hit by hail in Trentino, Italy
Damage to around 200ha in affected areas reported to be around 50-60 per cent, according to local agricultural officials
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ArticleGood start for north-west cherries
With export volumes from north-west US set to peak in July and continue until late August, fruit quality is reported as "exceptional"
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Vietnam to inject US$55m in agriculture
A multi-million dollar project to improve Vietnam’s fresh produce output is being finalised by the Asian Development Bank and the Vietnamese government
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ArticleSpanish growers hail Morocco deal delay
Almerian growers group welcomes news of a postponement to a new EU-Morocco agricultural agreement