All Production & Trade articles – Page 1501
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ArticleCuba back on track
Cuba is preparing for a recovery in citrus fortunes this season, according to state reports.
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French farmers protest against retail mark-ups
French farmers stormed Paris last week, choosing to sell their fruit and vegetables face to face in protest of the retail mark-ups heaped onto their products.
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MPS adds on quality assurance for nursery stock
Netherlands-based certification body MPS is adding a new quality assurance label for the nursery stock industry to its portfolio.
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New plant-health procedures for NCH in Manchester
Importers of Plant-Health controlled goods that clear customs via the National Clearance Hub (NCH) in Manchester will soon have to adhere to a new set of procedures, the Fresh Produce Consortium has announced.
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ArticleSpain fears citrus glut
Citrus production in the Spanish region of Valencia is forecast to make a complete recovery in the upcoming sesason, leading to concern that supply may outstrip demand.
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ArticleColombian exporter strengthens organic offer
Established Colombian exporter of exotic fruit, herbs and vegetables, Frutexpo, is looking to develop the country’s organic sector, following growing demand for its produce in the UK and Europe.
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Blight-resistant GM spud on trial
Chemicals manufacturing corporation BASF is hoping to trial crops of genetically modified blight-resistant potatoes in the UK next year, it has been revealed.
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ArticleGrowers feel Magners effect
The UK fresh apple market is set to benefit from the success of Irish cider brand Magners.
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ArticleStrawberries snap unhappy
The warm July and the cold snap in May are taking their toll on availability of UK summer fruits with strawberries and plums most affected.
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ArticleCalifornia creates grape quandary
The California table grape crop is forecast by the US National Agriculture Statistics Service to fall by some nine per cent on last season, presenting growers in other countries with increased opportunity.
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ArticleApple job balanced
The apple market in the UK is well-balanced as the northern hemisphere season begins, but there are still words of warning that exporters should not get complacent.
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Food prices set to soar, says Daily Mail
High food prices, caused mainly by poor harvests and rising fuel costs, will continue to rise in the long term, the Daily Mail has reported.
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Freight demand growing in spite of soaring fuel prices
An FTA survey has suggested that demand for freight is growing in spite of soaring oil prices.
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ArticleFyffes Citrus acquires Medicitrus
Fyffes Citrus has acquired Spanish citrus production company Medicitrus.
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ArticleBRC: Veg prices up 4.7 per cent
The price of vegetables on the shop shelf is up 4.7 per cent on last year, according to the British Retail Consortium.
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ArticleReally Garlicky launch
Scottish-grown garlic brand, Really Garlicky Garlic, has been launched into Tesco stores across the country this week.
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Chinese garlic restrictions loosened
Restrictions on Chinese garlic imports into the EU are to be lifted.
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ArticleBlythman singles out unethical suppliers
An ethical meal would comprise Innocent Smoothies and Abel and Cole organics, but would exclude South African apples and produce from Dole, according to food journalist Joanna Blythman.
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Freshmax expands in Australia
Freshmax, New Zealand’s largest independent fruit supplier has hooked up with a Sydney-based firm to expand its operations in Australia.
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Chiquita suspends purchases
Chiquita has suspended purchases from three independent growers in Panama for the fourth week in a row.