All Production & Trade articles – Page 1551
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ArticleJuliette draws high praise
Praise for MBM's new season of Juliette potatoes rang around the cove at Porthallow, Cornwall, after a dinner to celebrate the first lifting of the 2005 crop.
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Online forum discusses appelations of origin
The European Commission (DG Trade) has opened an Internet online Forum on "appellations of origins, a place for speciality products in world trade?"
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Growers urged to join family campaign
The Campaign for Learning is calling on growers to take part in Family Learning Week and encourage families onto their farms.
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Tesco going for 100 per cent British
Tesco buyer Roy Maynard has reiterated the retailer’s long-term aim to source its entire onion requirement from British growers.
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SA citrus action clams US dispute
The shipping, distribution and marketing of South African citrus fruit in the United States have been resumed.
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ArticleFresh launch for Anona
A fresh produce company is aiming at the high-end catering sector with the launch of an innovative range of prepared produce.
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New licensing still leaves labour vulnerable to exploitation
The new licensing system for gangmasters and agencies will leave thousands of temporary and migrant workers vulnerable to exploitation a union has claimed.
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Florida bans South African clems
The US state of Florida has temporarily halted the import and sale of South African clementines following the discovery of moth larvae.
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Fyffes puts in strong performance
Favourable market conditions have led to a strong performance in Europe for banana giant Fyffes, which is now predicting it will top market expectations.
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Have you got telly potential?
ITV is looking for fresh produce companies that trade with the Caribbean to participate in a series of cookery and culture daytime TV slots.
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ArticlePeruvian gras sendings grow
The latest figures from the US department of agriculture indicate that Peru expects to harvest increasing volumes of asparagus.
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NZ drought risk
New Zealand’s National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research has found that climate change is increasing the risk of drought in key growing areas.
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ArticleKenya seeks trade-not-aid
Kenya's booming flower business is proof trade, not aid, will help Africa out of poverty, said HE Joseph Muchemi, Kenya’s High Commissioner.
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ArticleRed Tractor revs up for the Royal
The new Red Tractor consumer campaign will be launched at the Royal Show next weekend under the banner: "See the Red Tractor, and know what you're eating."
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Apricots drive Armenian production
Armenia’s fruit crop will be significantly bigger this year, due to unusually favorable weather conditions, according to the country’s agriculture ministry.
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Isolated blight outbreaks on the increase
A swing towards warmer, humid weather has increased the risk of potato blight infection in some regions, according to the British Potato Council (BPC). Several new outbreaks across Great Britain have been reported since June 13.
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Growers affected by tyre fire
Fruit growers in the Northamptonshire area are being advised to wash or destroy smoke-affected produce following a major fire.
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Thai troops to guard growers
Thai Troops could be asked to provide security to fruit growers in the three southernmost provinces of Thailand during the harvest season for longong.
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ArticleWTO ruling clears way for Kiwis
New Zealand top-fruit growers believe a decision by the World Trade Organisation, (WTO) to grant US apples access to the Japanese market strengthens their own case for opening up the Australian market to NZ apples and pears.
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ArticlePesticide use gains praise
The UK’s professional use of pesticides in crop production has been praised by an independent study.