All Production & Trade articles – Page 1478
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ArticleWWF wrestles with new varieties
Worldwide Fruit expects to benefit this season from its decision to establish two top-fruit trial sites in Kent, as its ongoing evaluation of new apple and pear varieties gets under way.
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Dole issues recall following E.coli alert
A voluntary recall of selected Dole Hearts Delight salads has been issued by Dole Fresh Vegetables following an E. coli alert.
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HTA secures Seeda project funding
The HTA is working up five significant projects with Seeda (the Regional Development Agency for the South East) to benefit growers in the south east.
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ArticleEnglish Conference answers call
The prospects for English Conference pears are good this season, but it is more likely a one-year blip rather than a turnaround in fortunes for the long-beleaguered sector.
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ArticleEAP highlights consumer confusion
English Apples & Pears used the official start of the English apple season - on Tuesday - to highlight confusion amongst consumers trying to get their hands on homegrown fruit.
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ArticleIsrael releases date plans
Israel plans on exporting 10,000 tonnes of dates this year, according to details supplied by exporters Hadiklaim, Agrexco and Mehadrin.
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NFUS appeals system moves a step closer
The NFU Scotland is celebrating as one of its campaigns has moved a step closer to fruition.
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ArticlePotatoes winning cancer battle
Potatoes contain so many cancer- and heart disease-fighting chemicals that they could rival broccoli, spinach and brussels sprouts for health benefits, according to scientists from a US research agency.
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ArticleBramley sizes up, and down
This year’s Bramley crop is expected to weigh in at 51,000 tonnes, roughly the same volume as last year, despite a smaller average size profile.
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Baltfruit to bolster IFE Moscow
Russian importer Baltfruit has been confirmed as the official sponsor for the second edition of IFE Fresh Produce, which will take place on 23-25 October at Expocentr, Moscow.
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Spud storage issues cause for concern
Potatoes are likely to suffer storage rot this season due to climatic issues, is the stark warning from experts at the Central Science Laboratory (CSL), who have been monitoring disease levels during the season.
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ArticleNFU condemns EU on pesticides
The NFU has once again condemned EU plans to impose new crop protection controls, calling them "disproportionate, impractical and highly bureaucratic".
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ArticleAustralian avo exporters eye up UK
Exporters down under are pushing to open the market for Australian avocados for the 2008-09 season.
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ArticleFresca unveils revolutionary glasshouse project
A joint venture agreement between Fresca Group and three Dutch salad crop growers heralds the opening of the UK’s biggest ever glasshouse development.
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ArticleProduce World-Marshalls merger on cards
Produce World and Marshalls have confirmed they are in merger talks, with any potential deal subject to a successful conclusion to negotiations and contracts.
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Extremaduran plum crop woes
This summer’s Spanish plum deal was marred by poor weather early in the campaign, which caused a delay of approximately two weeks.
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ArticleNFU blasts pesticide proposals
The NFU has once again condemned EU plans to impose new crop protection controls, calling them ‘disproportionate, impractical and highly bureaucratic’.
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ArticleSpain's raspberry growers cautious
Raspberry growers in the Spanish region of Huelva have begun plantings that should bear fruit at the end of October or beginning of November.
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ArticleThaiGAP seals the deal in Bangkok
The move to benchmark Thai production standards with GlobalGAP standards, with the creation of ThaiGAP, was formalised in Bangkok last week.
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Chiquita in positive mood after interim results
Chiquita has reported meaningful year-over-year banana price increases in July and August, and believes it will feel “minimal” impact from Hurricane Felix’s damage to banana plantations in Central America.