All Production & Trade articles – Page 43
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Two of Chile’s biggest nurseries join forces
Union of Nueva Vid and Grupo Hijuelas seeks to boost quality and efficiency of Chilean fruit production
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Enza Zaden showcases new melon and squash varieties
Seed specialist said its new offerings respond to challenges like climate change while meeting market and consumer demands
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China approves import of Brazilian pecans
Negotiations for pecan exports first began in 2019
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Vietnam lychee prices surge following short crop
Demand drastically outweighed supply this season after poor weather halved Vietnam’s crop
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New Zealand and Indonesia boost two-way produce trade
Signed arrangements include a commitment to move towards electronic certification and export plans for New Zealand onions and Indonesian pineapples
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Growers say ‘no for now’ to new Sedex standards
British grower groups call for “proper consultation” before new audit rules on seasonal worker fees are introduced in UK
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Iran’s Zarrin explores options for Latin American bananas
Following a tour of Latin American producers, Alireza Emami, CEO of Iranian trader Zarrin Group, sees strong potential for Costa Rican bananas in the Middle East market
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Dole Banana celebrates 125th anniversary with Minions and over 10,000 people in Hangzhou
Dole Banana has marked its history as a pioneer of the global banana industry by celebrating its 125th anniversary. Dole’s celebrations coincided with the annual Minions fan carnival and as the chief sponsor of the 2024 Banana Day, Dole jointly organised a 10,000-person birthday party at ...
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Wismettac 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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NFU 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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Yossi 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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Chile closes record stonefruit season despite challenges
Exports up in volume and value overall, but Chinese campaign marred by quality issues
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Fresh 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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New 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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Bloem 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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Cherry, 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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Joy 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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MFC 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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Spring frosts hurt Czech fruit crop
Apple numbers tumble with overall fruit volumes set to fall 77 per cent
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Australia and Japan to strengthen trade relationship
Ausveg leads series of coordinated events to cultivate stronger relationship between Australian and Japanese horticulture industries