All Production & Trade articles – Page 17
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NewsJanine Luten to step down as head of GroentenFruit Huis
Dutch trade association reveals director of public affairs Richard Schouten will take over as its new general manager
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NewsAsiafruit Knowledge Centre: Understanding the Asian market
The vast and diverse Asian consumer market provides plentiful opportunities for the fresh produce trade, despite various challenges
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ArticleNGO scare hits Shine Muscat sales in Thailand
Shipments of Shine Muscat grapes from China halted after Thailand Consumers Council raises alarm over harmful residues
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NewsOrsero reveals plan for €100mn expansion in Spain and Portugal
One of the Mediterranean’s largest fresh fruit and vegetable importers is to build a brand new warehouse to the south of Seville
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NewsGiumarra’s Lemonade apples go nationwide
The company has teamed up with Capital City Fruit to offer deliveries of its Lemonade apples across the US
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ArticleRussia turning to Egypt for citrus and potatoes
Demand for Egyptian citrus is on the rise in many markets around the world, and that includes Russia, with Egyptian potatoes also helping to complement domestic production
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NewsGood times ahead for South Africa
Anton Rabe, executive director at Hortgro, predicts a very exciting time for the South African fruit sector in the years to come
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NewsZespri leaders meet with Italian government
Company representatives led by Nick Kirton reportedly met with officials at Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Rome
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NewsMelinda predicts tough road ahead for Italy’s apple growers
Consortium generated sales of €350mn with last year’s 400,000-tonne crop, but says new challenges make the next campaign more difficult
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NewsUS customs confiscate prohibited fruit marked as limes and chayote
Container seized at south-east Texas border crossing point after officials carried out cargo inspection
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NewsNCP settles litigation with Sainsbury’s over Nadorcott
Nador Cott Protection says agreement reached with UK retailer over “unauthorised” sale of Tang Gold after cease and desist letters sent earlier this year
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ArticlePeruvian grape exports to bounce back in 2024/25
After last season’s weather-related production issues, the outlook for this season is more stable
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NewsCape Town port problems cost apple and pear industry €52mn a year
Two-a-Day managing director Attie van Zyl tells provincial agriculture minister Ivan Meyer more must be done to address situation
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NewsPositive trend for Spanish stonefruit
Fepex data shows export growth for most of the country’s stonefruit categories through the January-July period
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NewsNamibia's table grape export campaign to begin
Small volumes will start moving next week, with shipments through the port of Walvis Bay expected to increase this year
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NewsPiñata begins Mareeba pineapple harvest
Production at the company’s Wamuran property has now ceased for the year
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ArticleSouth Australia opens first ToBRFV testing facility
Testing is required as part of biosecurity measures for tomato export into Western Australia
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NewsFinal round of consultation opens for new LEAF Marque Standard
Consultation will run until 29 November, with new standard expected to come into effect in March 2026
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ArticleHTA and FPC call for urgent action on post-Brexit border
The trade bodies have issued a joint letter to government asking for changes to produce and plant import controls
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ArticleOlympian Jazmin Sawyers launches British Jazz apple season
Team GB track-and-field Olympian helps jump-start the British Jazz apple season in Kent this week