All Production & Trade articles – Page 444
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Pumpkin growers using "scare" tactics in field
Pumpkin producers for Asda are deploying scarecrows to keep birds off the popular Halloween crop
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Dutch industry veteran Eric Truffino dies
Truffino was best known for founding the Dutch Golden Tomato Club which gave valuable insights on Dutch horticultural production
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Kenya-China trade agreement expected
Horticulture reported likely to benefit from trade deals set to be signed next month in Shanghai
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Kuwait lifts Australian export ban
Melons and strawberries are again allowed access following respective food safety incidents
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Tech top of industry agenda
In her State of the Industry speech at PMA, Cathy Burns highlighted how technology, robotics and e-commerce will shape the future
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CMA CGM and Panalpina partner to cut emissions
Shipping and forwarding titans sign agreement to slash CO2 emissions by introducing new LNG-powered ‘mega-vessels’
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All change at Greenvale
Greenvale’s new MD Andy Clarkson told delegates at FPJ Live about the challenges of production, sustainability, and the company's potential return to the private sector
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Battaglio and CI Tropical set up avocado JV
Italian fresh produce importer and Colombian exporter launch Agricola Persea to create 1,000ha of production
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Chiquita container fleet upgrade slashes emissions
Global banana supplier says comprehensive upgrade of refrigerated containers has led to a 17,000t decline in CO2 emissions
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Sodexo tackles on-farm waste with food rescue scheme
Multinational caterer joins forces with Midlands fresh produce supplier and food waste firm to supply schools and businesses with wonky veg
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NFU seeks “urgent meeting” with govt amid Brexit impasse
Union president says no-deal scenario is “unthinkable”, stressing that lack of progress in negotiations is damaging farmers’ businesses
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Hortfin Fund helps RSA entrepreneurs
Efforts to open up more opportunities for entrepreneurs in the South African fruit and wine sectors are being stepped up with the launch of the Hortfin Fund
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NFU's new London base 'will make farmers’ voices heard’
New offices in heart of Westminster expected to boost opportunities to meet policy makers at crucial time for future of UK agriculture
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Jupiter lands best company award
Fruit supplier picks up Food & Drink Award from luxury lifestyle magazine Lux Life following year of rapid growth and varietal breakthroughs
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Newstairs targets strong post-harvest stonefruit varieties
Stonefruit breeder focusing on low-acidity and strong post-harvest characteristics, with new varieties set to come to market “very soon”
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Portugal makes gains in Spain
Double-digit growth puts Portugal on course to reach its target of half a billion euros by next year
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New Adora tomato alliance formed
Verdita will oversee the production and marketing of the Marmande tomato developed by HM Clause
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Argentina celebrates Blueberry Week
Now in its second year, the Argentine Blueberry Committee’s campaign aims to raise domestic consumption
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Samoa ships first bananas to NZ in 50 years
The trial shipment is the first banana export for the country since cyclone Gita hit in February
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Mission marks 35 years
Leading avocado supplier highlights innovation and culture as keys to success