All Production & Trade articles – Page 1437
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ArticleCuba seeks citrus revival
The Caribbean nation aims to boost production to 1m tonnes over the course of the next five years
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ArticleChina gives green light to Peru citrus
The opening up of the Chinese market to five Peruvian citrus fruits follows similar agreements for table grapes and mangoes
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ArticleBig names to tackle issues at Fruit Focus
Soft-fruit leaders will meet to discuss the challenges affecting the industry at this year’s Fruit Focus.
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FPC reveals consumption data
As the European Commission revealed its proposal on Tuesday to fund school fruit and vegetable schemes around the EU, the Fresh Produce Consortium is calling on the government to take advantage of any funding on offer.
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Carbon footprint study for RSA exports
New research is being undertaken into the environmental impact of fruit and wine exports from South Africa
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New farm energy event set for November
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.
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Florette expands in Italy and Spain
French group Florette has developed production in Italy and Spain in order to meet increased demand for pre-packaged produce
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ArticleFarmers want biofuel commitment
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
Himalayan International has agreed a new deal to produce vegetables for both export and domestic consumption
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ArticleGerman cherry crop worst in a decade
Country’s cherry yield expected to slump to 10-year low after low temperatures and heavy rains disrupted the fruit’s development
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ArticleApo Conerpo weathers the storm
Italy's largest fresh fruit and vegetable producer-exporter reports strong results despite less than perfect conditions
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Spanish citrus exports see earnings rise
Turnover increase comes in the wake of a historic fall in production, according to leading grower group Ava-Asaja
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Call for end to ‘cheap’ food
UK government report on food wastage could lead to pressure on retailers to curb bulk buy grocery deals
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ArticleCitrus pest has Californians worried
The Asian citrus psyllid pest threatens Californian citrus industry from across the Mexican border
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ArticleBASF warns pea growers
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.
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US fast-tracks Philippine bananas
Quarantine protocols are being prioritised to allow Philippine hard green bananas into the US
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ArticleFEAST for local sourcing
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”.
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ArticleCapespan meets rising plum demand
Exports of its trademarked African Delight variety set to double to 15,000 cartons next season as UK sales increase
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FTA steps up campaign
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.