All Production & Trade articles – Page 17
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ArticleLEAF conference calls for climate action
LEAF calls for increased industry collaboration and financial support to accelerate the transition to climate-smart agriculture
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ArticleNFU calls for government to reset relationship with British farming
Farming union president Tom Bradshaw uses NFU conference speech to appeal to Westminster for relationship rethink
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CommentFrench retailers “undermining banana workers’ incomes”
Banana Link issues call for French supermarkets to accept shared responsibility
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ArticleWelsh government to discuss family farm tax
NFU Cymru welcomes Plaid Cymru Inheritance Tax debate at the Senedd
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ArticleEosta introduces organic Medjool dates from Morocco
Morocco’s proximity makes it an ideal source for organic Medjool dates, according to the Dutch organics specialist, ensuring fast and flexible deliveries to respond to market demand
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AnalysisFruit Logistica: New fruits and vegetables by design – part 2
The second of a two-part session on the Fresh Produce Forum stage looked at what must be done to match the expectations of retailers, consumers and policymakers
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NewsNationwide Produce doubles capacity at AGP onion packhouse
Anglia Growing Partnership expands Lincolnshire facility as supermarket demand for English onions rises
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NewsDel Monte's yearly results reveal net income growth
Company reports on higher net income despite a dip in sales during 2024, with pineapples, avocados and fresh-cut fruit the star performers
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ArticleGood year for Argentine cherries
Sector reports strong sales and good prices on the international and domestic market, but Chilean threat looms
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ArticleDR watermelon exports grow, melons contract
Exporters turn to Puerto Rico and US and demand from France tails off
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ArticleMichael Simonetta to retire from Perfection Fresh
Rod Quin appointed as successor and will assume the chief executive role on 1 July 2025
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ArticleSeeka begins kiwifruit harvest with RubyRed
Strong crop on the cards for red kiwifruit variety grown in New Zealand
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ArticleAldi adds avocados to ethical sourcing model
Avocados are the next step in the retailer’s journey towards responsible fresh produce sourcing
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AnalysisFruit Logistica: New fruits and vegetables by design – part 1
The first of a two-part session on the Fresh Produce Forum stage discussed new breeding techniques and technology
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CommentNFU Cymru keen to collaborate with Senedd on SFS
Wales’s farming union highlighted importance of continued SFS collaboration in meeting with Welsh deputy first minister
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PodcastsFruitbox 113 · Franka Rodriguez, Aldi South Group
Franka talks to Chris about the extension of Aldi South Group’s ethical sourcing model into avocados, with more categories on the horizon
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NewsFruitMasters adds Bestum to Best of Berries range
The largest Dutch fruit cooperative aims to expand its availability of top-quality, sweet blackberries this year
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NewsTesco reports strong demand for rhubarb as UK production continues to expand
Consumer interest in rhubarb as a flavour has apparently led to a growth in demand for the fresh product itself
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ArticleParaguay mulls avocado potential
The country currently has around 500ha of production and has dipped its toe into the export market
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CommentSouth African grapes mix old markets with new
New opportunities beckon, but traditional markets are still key for the country’s table grape industry