All Production & Trade articles – Page 1529
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ArticleMurcia takes a big value hit
The fall in value of exports of fresh produce from the Spanish region of Murcia was steeper in 2004 than at almost any other time previously, industry bosses warn.
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Packhouse fire will not disrupt shipments
Following Saturday’s fire at Longview Packing in Hastings, Hawke’s Bay - see Hawke's Bay fire destroys major packhouse - the directors of both Longview and Grower Trust Marketing have assured growers and customers that all operations for the 2005 season will continue as planned.
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ArticleCapespan claims leadership with new grape packaging
Capespan's technology division believes it has stolen a march with a revolutionary grape packaging design.
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ArticleWell-stocked market bodes ill for SH apples
Ample stocks of European apples and a weak dollar are likely to colour the southern hemisphere apple season in Europe this year.
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Hawke's Bay fire destroys major packhouse
Hawke's Bay apple exporting community united after destruction by fire of packhouse.
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ArticleWashington growers ask for drought help
Washington growers raise concerns about drought and ask state governor to speed up anti-drought measures.
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ArticleSouth African water dilemma worsening
South Africa urgently needs a well-funded institute to research water demand management, local civil engineers are warning.
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Chinese Turkish investment pays off
Four Chinese vegetable growers have transferred their European production to Turkey.
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ArticleFlorida citrus estimates fall again
Estimates for Florida’s state's orange crop have fallen by another nine million boxes in the latest forecast released by the United States Department of Agriculture.
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ArticleHorticulture Board changes round
East Norfolk vegetable and potato grower Richard Hirst is the new chairman of the NFU Board for Horticulture.
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ArticleIsraeli lemons make their mark
Weather problems in Spain have enabled MTEX, the Israeli grower/exporter group to export lemons to the UK for the first time in a decade.
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ArticleArgentinean pear exports climb
Argentinean pear exporters are already enjoying a higher volume season than last year.
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Genetic transformation for fruit fly
Genetic engineers in the UK have changed the genome of the Mediterranean fruit fly.
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ArticleHart set apart by award
Hart Worldwide wins prestigious Sunday Times award for the second year running.
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ArticleThandi's landmark Fairtrade project
Work has begun on a major building project in South Africa’s eastern Cape as part of the Thandi initiative, which brings Fairtrade fruit to international markets.
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Public sector needs improved supplier standards
Improving standards of catering for the public sector would benefit everyone from schoolchildren, to food buyers and domestic farmers and growers, according to speakers at a National Food Suppliers conference.
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ArticleRedbridge revolution for C-store sector
Redbridge has launched an advanced type of modified atmosphere packaging to extend shelf-life on core produce lines in the convenience sector.
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Fruit fly eradicated by California
The US Department of Agriculture has announced the eradication of the Oriental fruit fly in Orange County, California.
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Kees Minnaar dies at 61
Kees Minnaar, who ran C Minnaar Ltd, has died after a two year battle with cancer.
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Labelling needs a facelift
Produce labelling is in need of a “fresh”face lift, according to grower Derf Paton.