All Production & Trade articles – Page 181
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ArticleNorthwest cherries kick off China campaign
Health benefits of cherries to be highlighted at promotional events held in a number of Chinese cities
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AdvertorialAutomatic fruit peeling machines save on labour and waste
Astra peeling machines bring a range of benefits, including increased yield due to finer, cleaner peeling, increased safety and productivity, reduced waste and labour costs plus improved hygiene
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ArticleNFU reiterates commitment to helping improve SFI, as scheme opens
Union wants to work with Defra to improve the Sustainable Farming Incentive and make it inclusive and viable for all farmers
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ArticleEU vows to support farmers in new pesticide rules
The EU Commission’s proposal to halve the use and risk of chemical pesticides by 2030 is progressing, with the EU promising to support farmers in the transition
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CommentAgritech is only way to solve global food crisis
Tristan Fischer, chief executive of vertical farming business Fischer Farms, argues that agritech investment is the way forward as the world faces a food crisis exaccerbated by the war in Ukraine
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ArticleKakuzi focuses on traceability and sustainability
Chris Flowers, managing director of Kenyan exporter Kakuzi, believes Kenyan avocados can differentiate themselves from the competition by highlighting their commitment to quality, traceability and sustainability
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ArticleZespri welcomes EU-NZ Free Trade Agreement
New agreement will remove tariffs on New Zealand kiwifruit exports to the EU
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ArticleIt’s game, set and match Aldi when it comes to budget 'Wimbledon picnics', research finds
Aldi offers British consumers the cheapest ’Wimbledon at home’ picnic ingredients, finance experts at CashLady.com reveal
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ArticleGermany’s Import Promotion Desk welcomes Kenya
IPD includes Kenya as fifteenth partner country in its programme to connect producers with European import companies
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ArticleUK banana prices still below 1987 levels
Data from ONS demonstrates huge price pressure on banana producers amid rising inflation, production costs and sustainability requirements
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ArticlePure Harvest secures investment to fund expansion
Agribusiness raises US$180.5m from global investors to invest in R&D and open new Asian markets
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ArticleHoogstraten promotes top quality during tough times
Given challenging weather conditions, rising costs and a drop in berry consumption, good marketing is essential at this time, says Jan Engelen, marketing manager at Belgian cooperative Hoogstraten, whose messaging focuses on quality, flavour and sustainability
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ArticleInfarm opens major vertical farm in Bedford
New facility is one of Europe’s largest with capacity to produce up to 20 million plants a year for UK retail and restaurant customers
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ArticleSanifruit launches plant-based coating for avocados
Trials show that SANI-AG can extend the shelf-life of the fruit by at least three days
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ArticleEnd of the line for veg grower T.Wilson & Sons
St Helens grower blames effects of the pandemic for business failure, despite successful sale of its haulage operation
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ArticleNIAB trials double berry yields
NIAB doubles year-round strawberry yields when growing everbearer Malling Champion in controlled conditions
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PodcastsFruitbox 82 · Rob Harrison, Berry Gardens
Berry Gardens commercial director speaks about the recent Driscoll’s news and the future of the berry business
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ArticlePrognosfruit publishes programme
Leading event for the apple and pear business returns in-person in Belgrade from 3-5 August
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ArticleGrowcom announces new CEO
Rachel Chambers takes on top role at peak industry body for Queensland horticulture
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ArticleT&G signs sustainability-linked loan
First sustainability-linked loan in New Zealand’s horticulture sector commits T&G to emissions reduction target