All Production & Trade articles – Page 1399
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ArticleCalifornia strawberry exports to UK on the up
California strawberry exports to the UK rose to 3,239 tonnes during the January-September period, compared to 1,859t in 2006, according to the California Strawberry Commission.
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ArticleMexico project to boost Summerfruit Company offer
The Summerfruit Company’s strategic alliance with Sunnyridge Farms has proved to be a huge asset to its business, sales director Ian Waller told FPJ.
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ArticleRudolph flies in at Asda
Asda has launched a new, exclusive potato variety into its stores in time for Christmas - the festively named Rudolph.
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ArticleChilean berry exports overcome strikes
Public sector strikes in Chile in late November have had little effect on blueberry exports, it has been reported.
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BerryWorld to mix up organics
BerryWorld is looking into launching an organic mixed berry selection pack early next year to extend its offer.
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ArticleTurkey rains hit stocking-fillers
Rainfall in Turkey over the last 10 days is likely to bring about an early end to the satsuma season from the country.
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Hand-picked to keep it real
Real Food reveals how it is hand-picking and subsidising smallartisan producers to showcase at next April's London festival.
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Suriname sets banana sights
The banana industry in Suriname is going through a major resurgence thanks to national government and EU aid programmes.
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Well Pict goes South West
Well Pict County Local and International Produce are working towards supplying local dessert apples to Asda customers in South West England.
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ArticleIsraeli flower exports to jingle at Christmas
Israeli flower growers from the Arava region will send more than 500,000 flowers to western Europe over the festive season, weighing in at nearly 30 tonnes.
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NFU backs good practice guide
A good practice information sheet, giving farmers guidance on handling, segregation and storage of agricultural waste plastics (AWP), has been launched.
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ArticleGalangal adds to Parripak power
Parripak Foods has started processing galangal alongside its fresh vegetables and garlic purees.
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ArticleDelivering Christmas
More than 1.5 million people employed in transport and logistics will be working hard to ensure prompt and reliable Christmas deliveries.
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Leaked report swings in Ecuador's favour
A leaked final report from the three judges charged by the World Trade Organisation (WTO) to rule on Ecuador’s complaint about the EU banana import regime comes down in the South American country’s favour.
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ArticleIrish sprout crop gets ministerial boost
The Brussels sprout may not be everyone’s favourite vegetable, but its popularity got a major boost in the Irish parliament in Dublin last Friday, courtesy of horticulture minister Trevor Sargent.
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Defra's rotten PEACH
Defra has had to apologise again this week for continued difficulties with its PEACH computer system for importers.
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ArticleBIFGA asks for permanent supermarket regulator
The British Independent Fruit Growers’ Association (BIFGA) has called upon the Competition Commission to install a “permanent, proactive regulator” to oversee the dealings of all multiple retailers.
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Citrus groves expanding in Israel
Citrus trees have not been so thick on the ground in Israel since the 1930s, according to data released by the ministry of agriculture's extension service.
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ArticlePauleys recognises suppliers' contribution
Three firms have been honoured by foodservice specialist Pauleys in its supplier awards for 2007.
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US fruit feud heads to court
A fruit feud has broken out in the US, with the agricultural departments of California and Florida at loggerheads over citrus.