All Production & Trade articles – Page 1668
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Blue Prince makes £2 million acquisition
Blue Prince Mushrooms seals £2 million deal to acquire the business of specialist mushroom composts producer, Hensby Composts Ltd. According to the company, it is now the largest producer of mushroom composts in the UK.
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Summit offers small comfort for horticulture
There was little that came out of the Downing Street summit between farmers and government last week in the way of promises for horticulture, but UK growers may benefit from an extension in the scheme to boost marketing for farmers in general and agriculture minister Nick Brown (pictured) announced the creation of a centre of excellence for the organics sector in Kent.
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Apple yields drop
Chilean apples are showing lower yields than initially forecast by growers with crops in some areas a third down on last season, although overall estimates are for a 15-20 per cent crop reduction.
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Short but still sweet
Speciality sweet Vidalia onions from Georgia are expected to be in shorter supply this season.
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NFU tables contract with society
The NFU is ready to make commitments to consumers and the environment including helping farmers to respond better to market needs and to encourage more farm-gate retailing.
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Market mayhem for Spanish citrus
Citrus markets are in disarray across Europe having an effect on all supply countries, but as the largest citrus source in Europe, the Spanish are particularly hard hit.
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Tough season for Chile in Europe
Exports of Chilean fruit to Europe so far this season are down compared with the same period last year, but the UK is managing to outperform its continental neighbours
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Chile still under port strike threat
An illegal three-day strike at key Chilean ports came to an end on March 27, but there is talk of further strike action.
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Shamouti struggles against oversupply
Some importers of Israeli citrus are calling it a day on Shamouti, the easy-peeling Jaffa orange as prices in the UK languish in the doldrums.
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NZ growers face tough times
Some New Zealand top fruit growers are calling it a day and selling land for grape-growing instead while the onion and potato sectors face their own struggle.
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Italy faces up to citrus crisis
The Italian authorities are putting into action drastic withdrawal measures to try and salvage a disastrous citrus season.
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World kiwifruit crop drop
The latest US government figures are forecasting a slight slow-down in world kiwifruit production this season although Italy, Greece and Chile are all bucking the trend.
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European apple stocks soar
According to the World Apple Report, European stocks stand 15 per cent higher than this time last year against a backdrop of falling prices across various markets and varieties.
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Chilean kiwis kick in
Harvesting of kiwifruit from Chile has already started in early production areas
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Four more for Aenor
Leading salads growers in Almeria, Spain have become the latest to add their names to the list of companies with Aenor integrated crop management certification.
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Spanish tackle oversupply
Grower-exporter organisations in Spain are taking action to reduce a desperate oversupply situation in iceberg lettuce
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Freshtime UK Ltd bought out
As prepared vegetables take off in the UK, a management team has successfully bought out one of the best-known brands from its grower parent company.
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Enza plan gets grower support
New Zealand top fruit growers have backed plans for reform of their industry.
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Shamouti recovery stalls
The Israeli Shamouti season is taking longer than expected to recover with volumes still down on an average year.
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Zespri lifts organic volumes
Organic kiwifruit shipments from New Zealand are expected to increase this season.