All Production & Trade articles – Page 1461
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ArticleGood start for north-west cherries
With export volumes from north-west US set to peak in July and continue until late August, fruit quality is reported as "exceptional"
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Vietnam to inject US$55m in agriculture
A multi-million dollar project to improve Vietnam’s fresh produce output is being finalised by the Asian Development Bank and the Vietnamese government
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ArticleSpanish growers hail Morocco deal delay
Almerian growers group welcomes news of a postponement to a new EU-Morocco agricultural agreement
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ArticleStrong winter prices boost Apofruit results
Enzo Treossi reconfirmed as president of Italian fresh produce cooperative as it publishes positive annual figures for 2007
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Austria aligns MRLs with Italian limits
Italian exporters hail breakthrough, which is set to streamline shipments of several export products including stonefruit, apples and kiwifruit
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ArticleNew online presence for Jazz Apples
Worldwide Fruit has launched a revamped version of its Jazz Apples website as sales of the branded apple continue to grow
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NFU: AWB out of step with reality
The outcome of the Agricultural Wages Board over the conditions underpinning the 2008 Agricultural Wages Order has been deemed “disappointing” by the National Farmers’ Union (NFU).
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ArticleChile suffers from poor grape season
Poor export results have led to some growers in the country abandoning grapes in favour of grain and citrus production
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French melons get local support
Melon growers in Tarn-et-Garonne have been buoyed by the signing of an agreement favouring local production
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Safmarine opens up Asia-West Africa trade
New routing links major markets in West Africa to hub ports in Asia
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ArticleFrench apple exporters plan to merge
Leading suppliers AFD-Dipra and Cardell Export are to merge in order to market French apples worldwide
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EuropaBio confirms new secretary general
EuropaBio confirmed the appointment of Willy de Greef to become the new secretary general of EuropaBio following the retirement of Dr Johan Vanhemelrijck, at its Annual General Assembly held June 26th in Brussels.
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Japanese watermelons debut in Dubai
Dubai has received its first shipments of Japanese watermelons as part of a Japanese government-backed venture to boost Japan’s produce exports
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ArticleVertiCrop to launch at Royal Show
Due to launch at the Royal Show on July 3, VertiCrop is a new rotating high-density vertical growing system developed by US company Valcent Products Inc.
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ArticleTalks to avert new port strike in US
Closure of US West Coast ports looms as talks reach deadline
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Farming presidents rise to challenge
The presidents of the four UK farming unions have insisted the industry can meet the twin challenges of producing more food while respecting the environment.
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ArticleFarmers unite to boost domestic consumption
The NFU today launches a campaign that tells the public to get their five a day the British way. The Why Horticulture Matters campaign aims to show why eating British fruit and vegetables is important not only for our health but for the nation’s economy.
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Fyffes confirms earnings forecast
Despite rising fuel costs and "relatively more difficult" market conditions, Fyffes is expecting a slight increase in its earnings for 2008
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Valencian growers battle Tristeza virus
The Spanish region of Valencia has pledged €1.5m to fight the spread of the citrus virus Tristeza in the province
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New chairman for Fairtrade Foundation
The Fairtrade Foundation has appointed a new chairman, in the form of business and brand consultant David Clayton Smith.