All Production & Trade articles – Page 1663
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South African apples in final flourish
Capespan has reported that it is in its stongest end-of-season position for some years.
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Picota cherry promotional campaign launched
Picota cherries are being heavily advertised in the UK by Foods From Spain in order to increase brand awareness and market share.
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Spain forecasts top-fruit decline
Spanish growers will have smaller crops of apples and pears this season.
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Bidders take share of Enza
Both GPG and FR Partners have taken their shareholdings in Enza close to their target mark.
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US citrus growers aim to sue
New regulations allowing the import of Argentinean citrus into the US has spurred local growers into action.
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Sinclair triumphs in US court
A UK fresh-produce labelling company is defending its patents through the US courts.
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Europech' revises stone-fruit crop forecasts
Following hail storms in France and Italy, this year's stone-fruit crop forecasts have been altered, says Europech'. Although volumes are down, fruit size looks good.
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Chilean fruit-growers optimistic after strong export prices
Chilean nectarine export volumes were down on last season this year, but prices were higher and were sustained for long periods.
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Zespri faces long season
Difficult trading conditions may not be denting global revenues yet, but Zespri International is looking at a later finish to the kiwifruit season to make up for its slow start.
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China demystified
Export seminars for Florida grapefruit growers have revealed some interesting facts on the Chinese market.
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Chilean stone fruit basks in price rises
A smaller offer from Chile and a significant reduction in shipments should have a positive effect on returns to growers of nectarines, peaches and plums, according to end-of season figures announced by producers' association Fedefruta.
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Frosts strike Argentina
Sub-zero temperatures hit parts of northern Argentina towards the end of last week including areas within the main lemon-growing province of Tucuman.
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Hargreaves unveils strawberry plant
Hargreaves Plants Ltd has introduced an improved variety of strawberry plant.
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Spanish denounce reform proposals
Growers in Spain have criticised proposed reforms of the EU fruit and vegetable regime.
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Boswell returns to organic farming
Colin Boswell, a former NFU branch chairman who was fined for illegal pesticide spraying, is to go organic.
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Kiwifruit growers face pollination setback
New Zealand kiwifruit growers may have trouble finding enough bees to pollinate their crops next spring.
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Students to the soft-fruit rescue
Hundreds of replies have poured into the NFU office from people interested in seasonal work on the UK soft fruit harvest.
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UK strawberries battle on
Growers are having a tough time with the weather affecting picking and the effects of new legislation putting the squeeze on margins.
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More aid for US apple sector
Trade association USApple estimates that more than 10,000 crisis-hit growers could benefit from a total of $100m in federal aid packages.