All Production & Trade articles – Page 1378
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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
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ArticleState of emergency fails to alarm trade
Impact on fruit trade in Thailand is "minimal", according to importers
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Storm activity takes its toll
Atlantic storm activity has already taken its toll on Caribbean banana crops and is now threatening Florida grapefruit.
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US potatoes try for China
US potato exporters are trying to overcome pest fears to access the Chinese market
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ArticleShake-up in banana import ranking
Russia and the European Union have overtaken the US to become the largest banana importers during the first six months of 2008
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ArticleTotal Produce reveals "satisfactory" results
The first half of 2008 has seen revenue and profit growth, and acquisitions completed at the Irish company
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ArticleNW cherry growers reflect on tough season
Reduced volumes and sluggish domestic demand made 2008 a difficult marketing year according to the Washington Fruit Commission