All Production & Trade articles – Page 1376
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Professor Lang takes reins at Garden Organic
Tim Lang, professor of food policy at City University London, is urging the nation to roll up their sleeves and get digging in his new role as president of Garden Organic, the UK’s leading organic growing charity.
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ArticleConvenience headlines at melon seminar
The three-day event in Brazil, organised by Rijk Zwaan, highlighted the importance of developing new varieties better suited to current market demands
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ArticleMindanao mango exports set for growth
The Philippines has the potential to increase exports considerably, an industry expert has said
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ArticlePeruvian support scheme proves fruitful
Two of the country’s emerging avocado-producing regions have successfully diversified their markets under the Sierra Exportadora programme
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ArticleOrganic approval for Restrain
Restrain, the natural anti-sprouting system, is now approved for the storage of organic potatoes and onions, allowing growers to tap into the high-value, late-season market.
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ArticleFlorette mixes up its salad offering
In order to counter the recent drop in sales of mixed salads, French fresh-cut specialist Florette is launching a brand new range, dubbed Etonnamment
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ArticleNZ kiwifruit exports reach record levels
A USDA report has shown that production and exports reached new highs in 2007
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ArticleSpanish stonefruit going strong
Spanish stonefruit exports put in a strong performance in the first three months of the season, according to figures just released by national exporters’ federation Fepex.
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ArticleKent leader backs county's struggling farmers
Kent County Council leader Paul Carter has launched a campaign to get Kent farmers a fairer deal.
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Norbert Dentressangle announces first half results
Major player in transport and logistics the Norbert Dentressangle Group has announced a revenue of €1.6 billion (£1.3bn) over the first six months of the year - the same level the group had achieved over one full year in 2006.
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ArticleBCGA exhibition set for October
The British Carrot Growers’ Association (BCGA) will hold a Carrot Variety Demonstration and Trade Exhibition on October 9, 2008, at Whitley Bridge, near Goole.
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Caution call on CTU
Growers considering chlorotoluron (CTU) as an IPU alternative in black-grass control programmes need to be aware of sequence restrictions with Atlantis WG, a leading herbicide expert has warned.
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ArticleSterling in new euro low
As sterling plunged to new lows against the euro this week, importers were left counting the cost.
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ArticleUK growth for Picota cherry sales
The Spanish Picota deal has enjoyed a fruitful season in the UK, with sales growth driven by high quality fruit and extensive promotional activity
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ArticleMexico set to increase organic mango production
High US demand is driving growth in planted area in the state of Michoacán
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ArticleCherry outlook unclear for Argentina
Following the devastating frosts of last season, the cherry industry is hoping for no further weather-related issues
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ArticleJamaican banana industry will go on
Calls for the closure of the industry are unnecessary, despite the latest storm significantly damaging production
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ArticleDole ponders disposals in Europe
US produce giant says it is in talks with Compagnie Fruitière to dispose of its assets in France and the UK
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ArticleChilean floods miss main fruit zones
The country’s key central and northern fruit production areas have emerged “unscathed” following severe flooding in the IX region
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Westfalia acquires Greencell
Greencell MD Henri Lambriex has hailed the move as positive for business growth