All Production & Trade articles – Page 1591
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ArticleAfrupro lessens avocado burden
Despite a blip caused by heavy Peruvian arrivals, South African avocado exporter Afrupro International is having a good off-year.
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ArticleVolcani scientists to enrich fruit properties
Israeli scientists are pioneering new technology to introduce additional health properties to fruit.
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ArticleMRL problems intensify
The UK fresh produce industry needs to pay more attention to changes in maximum residue levels for pesticides on produce.
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ArticleZespri bangs single-desk drum
Craig Greenlees chairman of New Zealand kiwifruit marketer Zespri used the company's agm today to extol the benefits of single-desk marketing but warned against complacency.
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ArticleUS airlift to bolster flagging EU lettuce supply
US lettuce is being flown into the UK to fill the gaps left by a shortage of EU product
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ArticleAfrifresh strengthens citrus export team
South African citrus exporter, the Afrifresh/Sunpride group has announced two new appointees.
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Watch your waste
The UK fresh produce industry is ill prepared for changes in organic-waste processing. stakes.
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ArticleGuernsey growers await funding news
Growers in Guernsey have an anxious wait to discover whether they receive funding.
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ArticleFairtrade foods big future
Leatherhead Food International has predicted a bright future for fairtrade foods.
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ArticleChilled prepared foods continue to prosper
The chilled prepared foods sector is proving to be one of the most dynamic in the European food industry.
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ArticleOrange Juice: demand up, production down
The European heatwave has meant a 13 per cent increase in demand for orange juice, but similar conditions in the world's largest producing country may curb supplies.
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ArticleChiquita gets prepared
US multi-national Chiquita has revealed it is expanding into the fresh-cut fruit market later this year.
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ArticlePesticide alert on Greek grape
The Fresh Produce Consortium (FPC) has issued an alert that Greek grape with residue levels of Bromopropylate exceeding 0.05 is now illegal in the UK.
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ArticleTop-fruit industry feels the heat
Rising temperatures across the continent could reduce top-fruit tonnage to the lowest levels since 1997.
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ArticleThree-year trial backed to benefit healthy eating
The intake of selenium, a vital protective ingredient for humans found in vegetables, is falling. Trials are being run to address the issue.
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ArticleOutspan attempts to bring back the half-time orange
The Sun Footie Festival provided the platform for Outspan to promote the re-introduction of citrus to the half-time diet.
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ArticleGovernment gives lasting commitment to 5-a-day
Governmental and organisational support for the 5-a-day campaign in all its facets will be maintained through the Department of Health for the next three years
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Heatwave scorch fears for apple growers
English apple growers are watching the sun shine with trepidation, concerned about problems with scorching.
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Bifga raises assurance scheme issues
Bifga chairman John Breach has voiced concernes over assurance schemes, in a letter to the BRC.
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ArticleSainsbury's re-introduces English garlic
Garlic bulbs grown in the UK have hit the shelves at Sainsbury's this week.