All Production & Trade articles – Page 1496
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ArticleFruit sector boosts Capespan’s H1 revenue
Despite falling export volumes, the South African group has seen revenue and profit growth during the first half of 2008
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ArticleSweet Bite heads for Europe
Pepper variety Sweet Bite, grown by Sulat in Israel and marketed by Agrexco, is on its way to supermarket chains in the UK, the Netherlands, Austria, Scandinavia and, from this year, Germany as well.
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ArticleConcept Orchards scoop top prize
The Concept Orchard project, jointly run by OrchardWorld and Sainsbury’s, has been awarded the Institute of Horticulture’s Norah Stucken award.
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Water restrictions in Murray-Darling basin relaxed
Water allocations in Australia’s Murray-Darling river basin have been relaxed
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ArticleCitrus blamed for Spanish export slump
Last year’s poor citrus harvest in Spain has resulted in a major fall in total fruit export volumes, according to Fepex
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ArticleEnglish apple sector confident for season
UK apple industry expects record harvests of Gala and Braeburn, but the sector has stressed that it needs improved returns from retailers
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ArticleDole confirms deal to offload assets
The fresh produce giant will sell JP Fresh and its French ripening business to Compagnie Fruitière
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Farming leaders call for sustainable future
UK farming union leaders have called for long-term sustainable supply relationships to boost the current fragile confidence of farmers following a difficult summer.
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ArticleNZ kiwifruit sales up 13 per cent
Global sales of New Zealand kiwifruit are so far 13 per cent higher than last year
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ArticleLocal sourcing is going global
Rising consumer awareness of green issues has led to an increase in demand for locally produced fruit and vegetables across Europe
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Rain in Spain is a welcome relief
Asaja Murcia says recent rains in the southern Spanish region have helped to alleviate the “terrible drought” that growers were facing
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ArticleRising demand sharpens value focus
Fruitnet.com speaks to Dr David Bosshart about the impact of changing consumer behaviour on the European market for fresh fruit and vegetables
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ArticleUS recession to hit Peruvian exports
Asparagus, citrus, table grapes and strawberries are key export items most likely to feel the impact of the current economic situation in the US
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ArticleCosta Rica-Brazil ink cooperation deal
Corbana has teamed up with Embrapa in Brazil in a bid to boost technical innovation within the banana industry
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ArticleFinal damage assessment in Jamaica
The country's Minister of Agriculture has outlined its plans in the wake of the destruction left by Tropical Storm Gustav in August
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ArticleSweet Bite peppers head to Europe
Agrexco’s Sweet Bite peppers, which are highly popular with children, are expected to arrive in Europe shortly
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ArticleJP Group to end UK banana exports
The Caribbean country's largest banana exporter will cease production of fruit grown for the UK market following the latest storm to hit the island
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ArticleExotics line up for Chile
Pomegranates and loquats could be the next big hope for Chilean fruit exports, according to luminaries from the sector.
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ArticleOrganic Ramiro headed for UK
The first deliveries of organic Ramiro peppers from Israeli produce specialist Agrexco are on their way to leading supermarket chains in the UK, Europe, Canada and the US.
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ArticleNew salad brand debuts
Shropshire-based grower PDM Produce is aiming to invigorate the bagged salad category with the launch of brand Wok or Not, a mix of baby salad leaves that can be served as a salad or cooked as stirfry ingredients.