All Production & Trade articles – Page 1573
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ArticleEU embarks on revising apple standards
The European Commission has announced the revision of quality standards for apples.
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Freshfel working group discusses generic promotions
The Freshfel working group ‘Promotion’ has held its first meeting in Brussels and was chaired by Laurence Swan of Fyffes.
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Freshfel discusses market access barriers
Several Freshfel members presented the main findings of the reports on market access barriers in third countries at the Fruit and Vegetable Management Committee.
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Mango changeover
The UK mango market is enjoying supplies of new-season fruit from South Africa and Puerto Rico as well as the peak of the Peruvian season.
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ArticleNZ senders face shipping dilemma
Leading New Zealand apple exporters are warning that the biggest issue facing them as harvesting gets underway is the lack of shipping space.
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ArticleUK pears face early finish
The English Conference pear season is finishing sooner than marketers would have liked.
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ArticleBPC reveals 2003 potato supply position
The British Potato Council’s (BPC) provisional estimate of calculated end-December stocks is down 14 per cent from the 2002 figure.
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ArticleNew grapefruit expected to increase consumption
New Israeli sweet grapefruit forecast to “significantly increase consumption” of the fruit.
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ArticleSyngenta introduces new device to aid disease control
Syngenta has announced a new version of the Nemathorin Cartridge will be available this season for the control of potato cyst nematode and wireworm suppression.
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ArticleDon't let your guard down, potato store managers warned
Failing to make standard, everyday checks in potato stores is commonplace at this time of year adding to the annual 400,000 tonnes of avoidable loss from Britain's stores, warns the British Potato Council (BPC).
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ArticleChileans pack their bags for Europe
A 20-person delegation led by the Chilean Exporters Association, ASOEX, will be among the many thousands of visitors to the 12th annual Fruit Logistica Fair held in Berlin, February 5 to 7.
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ArticleFairtrade fortnight only a month away
This year’s Fairtrade Fortnight runs from March 1-14, as the organisation looks to build on the success experienced to date.
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ArticleCherries and berries switch sources
Chilean cherries are coming to the season's end and strawberry buyers are looking eagerly towards Morocco.
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ArticleWinds brush Valencia citrus
High winds in Valencia earlier this week and periodically throughout January have been knocking oranges from trees as the Spanish citrus season enters its second half.
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ArticleCapespan announces brand restrictions
Capespan has announced it is to restrict the use of the Cape brand to products grown in South Africa and Namibia.
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Hargreaves signs kiwifruit deal
Hargreaves Plants has signed a deal with Pico in British Columbia to work with its kiwifruit material.
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FFB predicts 2004 export increase
Eighty per cent of UK food and drinks producers from the UK expect international sales to grow in 2004, according to a survey by Food from Britain (FFB).
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ArticleCarrots build on Friends of the Earth endorsement
British Carrot Growers' Association works towards alternative crop-protection strategies.
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ArticleLauritizen Cool announces new banana service
Lauritzen Cool/Mann Reefers have started a new weekly service operating between Central America and Europe.
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ArticleFTA wants more changes to London lorry ban
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has welcomed the decriminalisation of the London lorry ban, but says it could create further issues.