All Production & Trade articles – Page 1477
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Californians repair irrigation
Growers in southern California have been working quickly this week to repair irrigation systems damaged by last week’s wildfires, which hit avocado and citrus crops.
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Profit surprise for Fresh Del Monte Inc
Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc has posted a third-quarter profit, boosted by lower costs and strong banana sales.
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RADA aids Jamaican fruit production
More than 500 farmers in Jamaica have been assisted in planting 1,328 hectares of fruit trees by the Rural Agricultural Development Authority’s (RADA) fruit tree crop project.
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ArticleAtlanta to go in Chiquita cuts
Chiquita restructuring plan, designed to save it up to $80 million a year, will see the multinational sell German subsidiary Atlanta Gruppe.
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ArticleCherries bounce back in northwest
The northwest US cherry industry has bounced back to winning ways in 2007, after a tough time last year.
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ArticleSuppliers handed CC hope
Action is indeed required to address relationships between retailers and their suppliers and the code of practice should be extended and tightened, the Competition Commission has provisionally concluded.
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ArticleFlorida industry gears up for expo
Food safety and pest control will be the key topics at this year’s Florida Ag Expo, taking place on December 6-7 at the University of Florida/IFAS Gulf Coast Research & Education Center in Balm, Florida.
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ArticleOpportunities in Ghana up for grabs
Pro€Invest, the West Africa Business Association (WABA) and the Ghana Free Zone Board are organising a seminar and a series of one-to-one business meetings on Ghanaian agribusiness.
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ArticleEVS takes triple approach
A trio leaf salad that is sold still attached to its roots has been rolled out across 100 Asda stores, following its introduction by English Village Salads (EVS) in the spring.
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ArticleBarry s-mashes judging panel
The British Potato Council (BPC) packed a punch in its promotion of home-grown spuds this week, by inviting Hell’s Kitchen winner and former World Boxing Association champion Barry McGuigan to make his now infamous mash for a panel of high-profile foodies.
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ArticleMinis a-peel to broad age range
Chiquita has introduced its mini bananas in the UK, through a trial in 20 Yorkshire supermarkets.
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ArticleSnacking too good to be blue
BerryWorld has unveiled its first own-branded blueberries for the snacking market - Snackerries - which are set to hit retailers in January.
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ArticleSunrise, early in the morning
Sunrise kiwifruit, which hit the UK for the first time in commercial volumes last week, is being promoted as an early morning pick-me-up.
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Report: Commission will side with suppliers
A report in the Sunday Telegraph suggests that the Competition Commission will side with suppliers this week and admit that they need more protection in their dealings with the UK’s supermarkets.
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ArticleStudy says organic food is healthier
It has been reported today that the biggest study into organic food has concluded that it is more nutritious than conventionally-grown produce and may help to lengthen people's lives.
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MRL harmonisation looms into view
The harmonisation of all MRLs at EU-level in summer 2008 should be within reach after an agreement this week in Brussels.
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Potato proposals raise concerns
The Fresh Produce Consortium (FPC) and British Potato Council (BPC) are raising serious concerns over acrylamide and new draft potato storage proposals from the Food Standards Agency (FSA).
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ArticleShow fruit wows Wisley
Taking most of the National Fruit Show competition fruit to the Royal Horticultural Society Garden’s Wisley ‘Autumn Event’ proved a huge success last weekend.
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ArticleFelixstowe operators defend record
The Hutchison Ports UK (HPUK) group has defended its operations at Felixstowe, in the face of mounting criticism from UK fresh produce importers.
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ArticleKanzi dwarfs apple promos
A promotional campaign for Kanzi, the apple being marketed commercially for the first time in the UK this season, is believed to dwarf any budget seen recently in this market for a single dessert variety.