All Production & Trade articles – Page 1445
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US firms see shares plummet
Soaring fuel and fertiliser costs are being blamed for the huge drop in food companies' share prices
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Pesticide plans could hit EU crops
Proposed changes to the availability of certain commonly-used pesticides could expose large portions of EU-grown crops
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ArticleArgentine consumers receive respite
Prices for avocados, lemons and oranges in Argentine supermarkets have finally dipped following months of food price inflation
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ArticlePolish fruit output recovers
After a disappointing season last year, Polish growers say they are anticipating a bumper fruit harvest in 2008
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ArticleMurcian melon deal hit by strikes
Leading Spanish produce association reveals recent transport strike has had a serious affect on the country’s melon deal
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Organic exports on the rise in Peru
US$160m worth of organic produce went for export last year
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Pest-free status for Brazil melons
USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service recognises 20 municipalities as free from cucurbit fly
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ArticleExport growth for Brazilian fruit
Higher sales of grapes and melons have driven exports in the past year, with the country now targeting new markets
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European Parliament encourages young farmers
The European Parliament has adopted a report on support measures for young farmers.
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Lychee volumes down in China
Cold temperatures during early 2008 has led to a dramatic fall in overall volumes of lychee production
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ArticleLincolnshire Co-op signs up to Select brand
Regional food initiative Select Lincolnshire has secured support from leading local retailer Lincolnshire Co-op in a major coup for the marketing brand.
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EU to change rules on misshapen produce
Rigid rules for the uniformity of fruit and vegetables could be simplified by the European Commission, in a move to cut food waste and widen consumer choice.
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ArticleAikens set to be face of British berries
Seasonal Berries has announced chef Tom Aikens is to be the face of the British berry season this year.
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ArticleFDA Salmonella search continues
The agency clears further tomato sourcing areas as the PMA calls for an increase in FDA funding to aid future investigations
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New DC meets Manila produce needs
President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo has officially opened a multi-million-peso agricultural distribution centre near Manila
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ArticlePipfruit NZ predicts top price for its fruit
Southern Hemisphere topfruit shippers have experienced solid demand and good early prices in Asia so far, according to Pipfruit NZ
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ArticleAsia and Middle East buoys Chiquita
Second half of the year set to be a challenging one for multinational as sales come under pressure in Europe and North America
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ArticleZespri poised for North American growth
Oppenheimer expects to handle significantly higher volumes of NZ kiwifruit this season as North American demand grows
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Post-emergence herbicides in spotlight
With the increased acreage of beans in the ground, along with fewer pulse herbicides now available due to registration issues, there could well be more crops that will require a post-emergence herbicide this year.