All Production & Trade articles – Page 1554

  • SAWS deal fillip for British horticulture
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    SAWS deal fillip for British horticulture

    2004-08-23T07:01:00Z

    The 12-month National Insurance Charge exemption for non-EC SAWS workers is to remain, saving British horticulture hundreds of thousands of pounds.

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    French farmers protest

    2004-08-22T12:01:01Z

    Low prices spark protests from French farmers

  • Florida growers count cost
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    Florida growers count cost

    2004-08-21T16:01:01Z

    Picture still remains hazy on Florida citrus with costs looking high

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    Dessication only solution

    2004-08-21T11:01:02Z

    Early dessication of potato crops showing signs of foliar blight could be the only option to prevent tuber blight infection in some areas.

  • USDA report examines global trade patterns in produce
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    USDA report examines global trade patterns in produce

    2004-08-21T07:01:01Z

    According to a new report by the US department of agriculture's economic research service, rising incomes, falling transportation costs, improved technology, and evolving international agreements have led to substantial growth in the volume and variety of fruits and vegetables traded globally.

  • FPC welcomes TV campaign with concerns
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    FPC welcomes TV campaign with concerns

    2004-08-20T11:01:01Z

    The Fresh Produce Consortium is concerned that the DoH 5-a-day TV ad initiative needs further back-up action by government.

  • The banana float at last year's Notting Hill Carnival
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    Bananas' last hurrah?

    2004-08-20T07:01:00Z

    Banana Link is taking part in the Notting Hill Carnival but it could be for the last time if import regime changes jeopardise the Caribbean banana trade.

  • Charley causes citrus damage
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    Charley causes citrus damage

    2004-08-19T11:01:01Z

    Damage inflicted on the grapefruit crop in Florida by Hurricane Charley is still being assessed, but early signs for many growers are not good.

  • British organic tomatoes have seen a 30 per cent sales uplift at Waitrose this year
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    Waitrose outperforms market

    2004-08-19T07:01:01Z

    Waitrose and Wight Salads have enjoyed a successful tomato campaign, despite a difficult 12-week spell for the industry.

  • Victoria on stream in nick of time
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    Victoria on stream in nick of time

    2004-08-19T06:01:01Z

    Can Victoria rescue a tricky UK plum season so far?

  • Cherry gift at Sainsbury's
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    Cherry gift at Sainsbury's

    2004-08-18T12:01:00Z

    Northwest US cherries have launched this week in Sainsbury’s, with an attached promotion offering consumers the chance to win one of 10 Amazing Gift Experiences from Buyagift.

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    Export stars to be recognised

    2004-08-18T10:01:00Z

    UK fruit and vegetable exporters are in with a chance of having their hard work acknowledged with the launch of the Food from Britain Export Awards.

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    EU funding for organic development

    2004-08-18T07:01:00Z

    Organic fruit and vegetable farmers have been given an €18 million EU boost to develop improved methods and technology.

  • David Ryther and fiancé Rebecca in the new glasshouse
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    Organic herbs get Essex boost

    2004-08-17T15:01:01Z

    Year-round organic potted herb production received a boost as a new 1.1 acre site at North Weald, Essex came into production this month.

  • Apple growers fuelled by Council
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    Apple growers fuelled by Council

    2004-08-17T13:01:01Z

    Apple growers in Herefordshire may soon have a market for the thousands of tonnes of apples that are left to rot each year in their orchards.

  • Machado
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    Rocha forecasts revised downwards

    2004-08-17T10:01:00Z

    High temperatures and a lack of rain in the Oeste region of Portugal have forced Rocha pear exporters to re-evaluate production figures for the forthcoming season.

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    EU trade agreements fail to expand trade

    2004-08-16T15:01:00Z

    European Union trading agreements have not expanded trade in fruit and vegetables, according to a report from the US Economic Research Service.

  • Nic Reay expects a better end to the South African avocado campaign
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    Avos to pick up after rocky spell

    2004-08-15T16:01:02Z

    After a less than satisfying beginning to the South African avocado season, HL Halls director Nic Reay predicts a better end to the campaign.

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    Ring rot investigation continues

    2004-08-14T09:01:01Z

    An extensive investigation continues following the finding of potato ring rot in Sante potatoes on July 30 2004.

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    Katopé forms partnership in Kwazulu Natal

    2004-08-13T17:01:02Z

    Katopé Citrus, a South African subsidiary of Katopé International and a major exporter of citrus from South Africa to the northern hemisphere, has formed a citrus partnership in Kwazulu Natal, South Africa.