All Production & Trade articles – Page 1636

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    Israeli merger on

    2001-12-20T00:00:00Z

    An Israeli parliamentary sub-committee approves agriculture minister Shalom Simhon's proposal to merge the country's production boards.

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    Red diesel off the hook

    2001-12-19T00:00:00Z

    EU environment chiefs back NFU on red diesel proposal amid fears of rising costs.No extension to legislation say Brussels bosses.

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    Chile makes gains

    2001-12-19T00:00:00Z

    Good results in 2000-01 are spurring Chile's exporters on as their representatives in Europe plan their most innovative consumer campaign yet.

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    Big freeze hits Spain

    2001-12-19T00:00:00Z

    Low temperatures are set to take their toll on Spanish horticultural production.

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    Arava opens early window

    2001-12-19T00:00:00Z

    Some canny plantings are helping one Israeli exporter gain an advantage in capsicum supply.

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    Enza posts mixed results

    2001-12-17T00:00:00Z

    NZ top fruit exporter Enza has posted year end results for the year to September 30 with increased operating profits but a net loss overall.

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    Crack young horticulturists to pit their wits

    2001-12-17T00:00:00Z

    The Institute of Horticulture seeks the best under-30s brain in national showdown.£1,500 prize on offer for nation's leading youngster.

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    Customer not always right but sector improving

    2001-12-17T00:00:00Z

    The UK food sector is starting to improve performace at long last. But consumer choice culture may be hampering progress, warn industry experts.

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    Best guidelines unveiled

    2001-12-13T00:00:00Z

    A new guide to help UK apple growers achieve best practice at each stage of production is published launched.

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    Big red benefactor

    2001-12-13T00:00:00Z

    A tractor manufacturer gives UK producers' standard little red tractor a boost.

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    Apple growers must act

    2001-12-13T00:00:00Z

    Top fruit producers in the UK get a wake-up call from Worldwide Fruit md, Alasair Robertson.

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    Chiquita may interest Fyffes

    2001-12-12T00:00:00Z

    According to an Irish press report, produce giant Fyffes may be interested in bidding for its beleaguered rival Chiquita.

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    Brimming with brassicas

    2001-12-12T00:00:00Z

    A host of exciting subjects are up for discussion at next year's brassicas conference.

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    Higgins branches out

    2001-12-12T00:00:00Z

    The Higgins group hopes a new appointment on the Continent will help it conquer the northern European market.

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    Vegetable price pressure from light European crops

    2001-12-10T00:00:00Z

    A major frozen food supplier is warning of a tight market for vegetables in the UK.

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    Citrus trade fears

    2001-12-09T00:00:00Z

    Producers of citrus in the California, Florida, Texas and Arizona are fearful their industry may be harmed by new legislation just passed by Congress.

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    Hortips for the top

    2001-12-07T00:00:00Z

    Hortips plays host to the Seed Quality and Establishment Conference on January 23, 2002.

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    Kiwi co-op link up

    2001-12-07T00:00:00Z

    Two of New Zealand's large kiwifruit co-operatives have joined forces.

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    Clark gives Greenvale a lift

    2001-12-07T00:00:00Z

    Another deal in the fresh produce sector is struck by BEL Lift Trucks.

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    Charity stepped up

    2001-12-07T00:00:00Z

    One of the UK's largest potato suppliers is getting into the festive spirit with donations to charity.