All Production & Trade articles – Page 1663

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    Zim citrus threat

    2002-10-02T00:00:00Z

    Zimbabwean press reports have indicated that citrus production in the 2002-03 season may be down by as much as 60 per cent as a result of land invasions and changes in tenure.

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    Interfresh shareholder change

    2002-10-02T00:00:00Z

    Zimbabwean exporter Interfresh has issued a statement following changes to its shareholding and speculation in the local press of reports of land invasions of citrus farms and changes in tenure.

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    Seed sendings Thai-ed up

    2002-10-01T00:00:00Z

    Plant health authorities in Thailand are impressed by UK seed potatoes paving the way for further exports to the south-east Asian country.

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    Fyffes makes German acquisition

    2002-10-01T00:00:00Z

    Produce multi-national Fyffes has clinched a deal with Del Monte Fresh Produce (Hamburg) to buy 80 per cent of German importer Internationale Fruchtimport Gesellschaft Weichert & Co for $30million.

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    Pinpointing Virus X

    2002-09-26T00:00:00Z

    Mushroom growers met last week for the Mushroom Industry Conference.

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    Capespan extends brand portfolio

    2002-09-26T00:00:00Z

    Capespan uk has launched a new Outspan Orange Muesli Bar as part of its brand extension programme.

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    Pink Lady causes blushes

    2002-09-26T00:00:00Z

    The UK market is bracing itself for an unexpected gap in the supply of key premium apple Pink Lady as a result of a combination of climatic factors in the northern and southern hemispheres.

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    Israeli avocado drop

    2002-09-26T00:00:00Z

    New season avocados from Carmel Agrexco are now established on the UK market and volumes are likely to be slightly below those of last year, said the exporter.

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    Ireland in step with Eurep

    2002-09-25T00:00:00Z

    Ireland's horticultural quality assurance scheme is being aligned with Eurep Gap standards.

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    Higgins launches new brand

    2002-09-25T00:00:00Z

    HGi, the seed potato division of the Higgins Group is launching a premium quality seed-potato brand, Higgins Hi-Q, for the new season.

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    Berry season slows

    2002-09-25T00:00:00Z

    UK summer fruits are winding down as expected giving way to imports and autumn lines.

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    Brazilians develop canker weapon

    2002-09-23T00:00:00Z

    The University of Sao Paolo and research body Fundecitrus are finalising research on the use of a laser to detect citrus canker.

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    Dole ceo bids for company

    2002-09-23T00:00:00Z

    David Murdock, ceo and chairman of Dole Food Company tabled a bid on September 22 for all the firm's remaining shares not already owned by him or his family.

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    NZ kiwi faces single-desk future

    2002-09-19T00:00:00Z

    Press reports in New Zealand this week quote a leading kiwifruit grower who believes deregulation is unlikely.

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    Copa-Cogeca prepares for enlargement

    2002-09-19T00:00:00Z

    EU-wide producers' associations and co-operatives representative body Copa-Cogeca has announced that it has signed an agreement with growers' leaders from the candidate countries for EU enlargement.

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    Cold snap welcome in RSA

    2002-09-19T00:00:00Z

    Capespan's deciduous fruit producers look set to reap the rewards of a cold spell in South Africa for the second year in a row.

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    Chile up in Europe

    2002-09-19T00:00:00Z

    Chile closed the 2001-02 export season last month with dramatically increased sendings to Europe across all major lines.

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    Stone-fruit recovery

    2002-09-18T00:00:00Z

    The South African stone-fruit industry is looking to stabilise business after a number of difficult years that have seen large numbers of plum trees replaced by wine grapes.

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    Tomato sector tackles tough issues

    2002-09-18T00:00:00Z

    This year's Tomato Conference organised by the Tomato Growers' Association on October 10 will tackle issues affecting the industry such as disease control, energy saving and improving fruit quality.

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    US apple grower aid approved

    2002-09-16T00:00:00Z

    The US Senate last week approved an amendment to a bill that should deliver $5.9bn in aid to farmers, including apple growers.