All Production & Trade articles – Page 28
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NewsWismettac Foods to bring Kimito apple to South Africa
Distributor to seek South African partner to trial Southern Hemisphere production for Japanese-bred apple
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NewsNFU president meets new Defra secretary
Tom Bradshaw and Steve Reed discuss food security, the investment required for the future of farming, and restrictions to planning policy
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NewsYossi Zaphrir, founder of Israel’s Top Eden Fruits, dies aged 93
Yossi Zaphrir was instrumental in the development of the Bilu pitaya range in Israel and the opening up of export markets in Europe and North America
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ArticleChile closes record stonefruit season despite challenges
Exports up in volume and value overall, but Chinese campaign marred by quality issues
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NewsFresh produce imports increase in Spain
Fruit and vegetable imports grew 6 per cent in volume and 16 per cent in value during the first four months of 2024
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ArticleNew general manager takes over at ‘resilient’ Apo Conerpo
Despite recent poor weather, increased cost, consumer inflation, and regulatory pressures, Italy’s biggest fruit and veg producer group remains resolutely confident
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ArticleBloem and Ecopromt team up to enhance vertical farm lighting
Vertical farming specialists join forces to provide growers with customised lighting solutions
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ArticleCherry, peach and apple crops hit by hail in northern Greece’s Pella region
Producers of stonefruit and apples in the northern Greek region assess damage after fruit trees take a battering from hailstorms
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AdvertorialJoy Wing Mau Group welcomes Zespri’s global distributor delegation
On 4 July nearly 100 representatives of Zespri global distributors from over 20 countries and regions in Europe and Asia, visited Joy Wing Mau Group for the kiwifruit marketer’s distributor symposium. Zespri’s global distributors visit Joy Wing Mau The delegation was led by Nathan Flowerday, chairman of ...
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ArticleMFC implements multiyear growth strategy
GM of the Australian citrus heavyweight Grant Leyden outlines plans to boost supply, add capacity and pursue branded varieties in a bid to grow “bigger and better” than ever
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NewsSpring frosts hurt Czech fruit crop
Apple numbers tumble with overall fruit volumes set to fall 77 per cent
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ArticleAustralia and Japan to strengthen trade relationship
Ausveg leads series of coordinated events to cultivate stronger relationship between Australian and Japanese horticulture industries
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ArticleWelsh farmers light bonfires in general election protest
Farmers from pressure group Enough is Enough light bonfires on farms across Wales to highlight agriculture’s lack of prominence in general election campaign
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ArticleOlympic Food Group secures Greek grape supply
Dutch importer acquires majority of production at Greek Grape Company, giving it access to high-quality seedless Bloom Fresh varieties
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ArticleThe healthy snacking opportunity
As South African raisin production increases, leading local supplier PepsiCo is eyeing huge sales potential in the global healthy snacking segment
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ArticleOutgoing Zespri CEO reflects on golden era
Dan Mathieson has overseen a period of “phenomenal growth” as CEO of the world’s leading kiwifruit marketer. He tells Fruitnet what he’s proudest of looking back on his seven years at the helm
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NewsEast-West Seed highlights certified seeds’ impact on agriculture
Dr Mary Kanokwan Chodchoey told the centennial World Seed Congress that certified seeds were crucial for adding value to farmers and consumers
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ArticleKorea grants market access to Texas grapefruit
Deal negotiations included a virtual site visit due to Covid-19 travel restrictions
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NewsPear harvest forecast revealed at Interpera
Volumes in Belgium, the Netherlands and Spain are expected to fall this season following unstable weather conditions
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ArticleCall for trial farmers for next stage of precision slug control project
‘Slug sleuths’ will be paid to take part in on-farm monitoring and trials