All Production & Trade articles – Page 1653
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Peruvian asparagus recovery
Problems with obtaining financing and loans over recent seasons have taken their toll on Peru's asparagus production, but growers are hopeful for 2001.
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Southern hemisphere crop swells
The latest forecasts from the US department of agriculture and local sources suggest a bigger overall apple crop from the southern hemisphere in 2001.
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Jovo Trade UK goes nation-wide
A new joint venture between Nationwide Produce plc and JOVO Trade BV, has been announced. Pictured at the launch are: (l to r) Ian Thornhill, JOVO Trade UK, John Voogd, JOVO Trade BV and Patrick O'Malley Nationwide Produce plc.
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Zespri issues first share offer to growers
A capital-raising exercise from the NZ kiwi marketer hopes to assure the future for its growers.
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Growers urged to go with their feelings
There is no immediate danger to horticulture businesses from the foot-and-mouth disease crisis, but caution is urged.
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Euro is UK's way to go
Growers have much to gain from the UK's adoption of the single European currency, the euro.
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Vietnam makes export commitment
Government officials in the Vietnam have big plans for fresh produce exports.
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Chile fruit industry warms to workers rights
Workers in Chile will welcome a new deal on employment rights agreed by industry bosses and their government.
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Seeds of change
UK authorities are looking into how seed marketing directives are put into practice in England.
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South African Golden Delicious is due to start arriving in the UK in a week's time.
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Pesticide review threatens crop protection products
Under the EU's new Pesticide Review Programme many crop protection ingredients will be lost by July 2003 unless an extension can be obtained.
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Potatoes under pressure
Thousands of hectares of UK potatoes are likely to be unsuitable for either the fresh or processing markets.
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NZ sees fruit export revenue grow
Horticulture exports are making up an important share of New Zealand's overall food and fibre trade with fruit taking the lions share.
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Chile berry growth
A major Chilean specialist berry exporter has seen spiralling growth in sendings which have boosted its overall business.
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Chile bridges GAP
The long-awaited Chilean good agricultural practices (GAP) programme for fruit production came into effect on February 15.
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NFU on energy-saving drive
The NFU has launched a scheme, which it says will help UK growers to reduce their energy use.
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Mehadrin makes daily progress
Israeli exporter Mehadrin has committed heavily to retailer support.
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Chile's exports make gains
Fresh fruit from Chile is performing well overall on world-wide markets and an improvement in the euro-dollar exchange rate situation bodes well.
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Immingham opens for Israeli business
The north-east port of Immingham began handling fresh produce for Agrexco last month.
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UK's stand at Biofach
Organics from the UK were well represented at last week's Biofach fair in Germany.