All Production & Trade articles – Page 1669

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    Spanish citrus crisis

    2000-03-10T00:00:00Z

    A low price and quality-affected season are making 1999-2000 one of the most difficult in recent years for some of Spain's citrus growers.

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    Florida plans canker purge

    2000-03-09T00:00:00Z

    Agriculture bodies have reacted swiftly to try and eradicate the bacterial and highly contagious disease that not only damages fruit but also weakens trees

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    Lemon growers link up

    2000-03-08T00:00:00Z

    Producers of lemons in the state of Sao Paulo in Brazil are starting to work together in order to increase exports.

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    Chilean cherry cheer

    2000-03-08T00:00:00Z

    Exporters have made progress on last season with a hike in sendings to key markets.

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    Del Monte eyes Red Rose

    2000-03-07T00:00:00Z

    Two of the best known names among UK fresh produce importers are looking to join operations.

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    Honduran loan agreement

    2000-03-07T00:00:00Z

    Beleaguered growers in hurricane-hit Honduras are finally set for government loan aid

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    Rain dents citrus crop

    2000-03-05T00:00:00Z

    South Africa is estimating a slight decrease in orange and grapefruit crops following weeks of rain in key production areas.

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    Panache touches UK parsnip market

    2000-03-03T00:00:00Z

    Elsoms seeds is ready to launch its Panache parsnip in time for the next UK growing season

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    Zespri targets Europe with Gold

    2000-03-03T00:00:00Z

    New Zealand kiwifruit marketer Zespri will be targeting continental Europe with its Gold variety this summer.

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    African avocados on song

    2000-03-03T00:00:00Z

    South African avocados have survived the rains so far and are set to start exports at the end of the month.

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    Grape case accord at last

    2000-03-03T00:00:00Z

    Ten years after a damaging poison scare in imported grapes, US authorities have made a first step towards a "definitive solution" with their Chilean counterparts.

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    Top cook's endorsement for UK fruit

    2000-03-02T00:00:00Z

    Delia Smith has spoken out in support of UK fruit growers

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    French apple woe

    2000-03-01T00:00:00Z

    Growers are struggling in a high-volume, low-price season.

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    Argentina looks for early lemon start

    2000-02-29T00:00:00Z

    Given market conditions in Europe, lemons from Tucumán in Argentina could start arriving a few days earlier than usual.

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    Florida under canker threat

    2000-02-27T00:00:00Z

    Citrus groves in southern Florida are reportedly facing the threat of citrus canker.

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    Chile news in brief

    2000-02-25T00:00:00Z

    With the apple season already underway exporters are making breakthroughs earning approvals to send to significant markets.

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    UK grape market in disarray

    2000-02-21T00:00:00Z

    The market for grapes in the UK has dwindled this season compared to 1998-99 creating particular problems for South African product, says Capespan.

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    Enzafruit appoints new ceo

    2000-02-21T00:00:00Z

    New Zealand top fruit marketer Enzafruit International has filled the top spot of chief executive officer with the appointment of a skilled business development manager.

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    Shamouti steps up a gear

    2000-02-20T00:00:00Z

    Sendings from Israel of key orange variety Shamouti are getting back on track after a shaky start saw volumes 38 per cent down on last year at the end of week 6.

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    New sprout variety to UK market

    2000-02-18T00:00:00Z

    A new Brussels sprout variety, Brigitte, has been introduced into the UK market, by Nickerson Zwaan Ltd.