All Production & Trade articles – Page 1539
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ArticleFairtrade lifeline for Dominican banana growers
Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit of Dominica has urged consumers to keep buying Fairtrade bananas, to help boost the Windward Island’s economy.
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Vegetable and top-fruit insecticide approved
Spinosad, a natural insecticide that controls difficult pests in vegetables and topfruit, has been approved by the EU.
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Industry split between sinkers and swimmers
The gap between success and failure in the UK fresh produce industry has widened, with almost half of it struggling to barely break even, while many in the other half are delivering outstanding returns, according to new research.
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New EVS lines soar at Asda
English Village Salads has capitalised on the recent increased demand for salads, with several successful product launches into Asda this summer.
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ArticleSun World prevails in Sugraone case
US Federal Court orders Sun Pacific to destroy grapevines fraudulently obtained from Sun World. Sun Pacific has lodged an appeal.
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Israel suffers losses as war rages on
Growers in northern Israel have collectively lost an estimated $1m (520,000) a day during the month of hostilities with Hezbollah.
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ArticleMP Jack invites industry back chat
Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Select Committee chairman Michael Jack MP has made a strong plea to the whole of the horticultural industry, to submit its views on any future policy issues they think may affect them.
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Midlands focus on fresh
Fresh produce has been singled out as a priority growth area at the Heart of England Fine Foods (HEFF) trade development event this month.
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ArticleSales and profits down at Del Monte
Global fresh fruit producer, marketer, and distributor Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc has announced a drop in net sales and gross profit for the second quarter of 2006, compared with the same period last year.
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ArticleSATI moves on a phase
Two years after forming, SATI, the joint venture between South African table grape producers and exporters, has announced plans to embark on phase two of its development plan.
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ArticleWorldwide Fruit chief leaves
Rob Mears has left his position as chief executive officer of Canterbury-based fruit supplier Worldwide Fruit (WWF) with immediate effect.
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Free trade on cards for south-eastern Europe
Horticultural trade between south-eastern European countries could be commonplace by next year, as discussions for a free trade agreement gather pace.
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ArticlePotato yields suffer
Supply of main crop potatoes will be heavily affected by the recent drought, with yields significantly reduced in some parts of the country.
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ArticleBerry good for gums
Juice manufacturer Ocean Spray ITG will be highlighting the health benefits of the North American cranberry at Health Ingredients Europe (HiE) 2006 following recent research which cites its potential for improving oral health.
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ArticleCalifornian stonefruit on target
The Californian stonefruit season is shaping up well, according to the latest reports.
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Discounters head north
The discounter invasion of Europe is stepping up in the UK, with German chain Aldi planning to invest £200m in new stores in Scotland.
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ArticleJuliette finds retail Romeos
UK-based potato supplier, MBMG, has launched its exclusive brand of Juliette potatoes into the retail trade.
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Sterling nears $2 mark after interest rate rise
Analysts expect the pound to hit the two-dollar mark in the near future, after the unexpected increase in UK interest rates shot sterling higher against a whole basket of currencies.
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ArticleMultiples plump for UK apricots
Premium-quality UK-grown apricots have been commanding attention in the supermarkets.
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ArticleMcKeith bigs up berry properties
Celebrity nutritionist Gillian McKeith made an impression at Fruit Focus last week, using her familiar bullying tactics to endorse eating berries.