All Production & Trade articles – Page 455
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ArticleUFPA applauds foreign worker decision
USDA has updated its guidance, recognising foreign workers in agriculture as essential to food supply
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ArticleIsraeli youth mobilised to pick fruit
Youngsters will fill vacuum left by Thai and Palestinian workers unable to enter the country
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ArticleEuropean producers call for EU coronavirus support
Letter from AREFLH requests “exceptional measures” from EC to ease a “deeply worrying” situation for continent’s POs
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ArticleTotal Produce CEO praises industry unity
In an open letter to colleagues, Rory Byrne says a "remarkable exercise in collaboration" will help overcome coronavirus
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ArticleWA launches new employment campaign
‘Here for WA’ aimed at connecting job seekers with horticultural opportunities across regional Western Australia
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ArticleVietnam anticipating increase in exports
Fresh produce businesses across Vietnam are preparing for a boost in agricultural exports to China once the market recovers
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ArticleFreshfel wants concrete solutions
Association calls on agri-ministers to firm-up EU-wide solutions on free movement of goods and critical workers
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ArticleFairer fruit
Despite progress in the supply chain, bananas remain a controversial product when it comes to workers’ rights, wages and support for small farmers. Fred Searle hears from Alistair Smith of Banana Link, a non-profit cooperative that advocates for a fair and sustainable banana trade
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ArticleFresh tech: six of the best
New technology is constantly being released to help growers in their quest for efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Here are six of the most eye-catching innovations on the market right now
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PodcastsFruitbox: What happened next in China?
Produce industry expert David Smith explains how China's fruit and veg market is coping after the coronavirus outbreak
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ArticleSpain calls for action to protect berry sector
Demand has taken a hit in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, just as supply peaks
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ArticleChilean organic blueberry exports hit new high
New record set for organic blueberry exports, as 2019/20 season draws to a close
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ArticlePMA A-NZ hosts online round tables
Industry experts to explain how businesses can deal with Covid-19 in their workplaces
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ArticleFears grow over Covid-19 impact
The French produce sector faces multiple challenges from the coronavirus crisis, including growing worker shortages, as seasonal labour dries up
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ArticleMonkey business: TWC recruits from chimp rescue centre
The Watercress Company takes on 25 workers laid off by a Dorset centre for mistreated primates that was forced to close by coronavirus
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ArticleMack: "We're doing everything we can"
Fresca chairman Chris Mack praises efforts of staff during coronavirus crisis, who are dealing with unprecedented demand
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ArticleSpain’s lemon industry shows its resilience
In spite of the pressures imposed by the enforced state of emergency, supplies will continue says Ailimpo
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ArticleMarketbuy cuts fees to ease crisis
Online trading platform Marketbuy cuts fees to help growers access buyers and avert potential fresh produce supply crisis
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ArticleItalian apples facing Indian port shutdown
Potentially "explosive situation" could see around 400 containers of fruit worth a reported €8m held up for almost a month
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ArticleUnion calls for crop picker protection
Unite says health and safety regulations must be closely followed and pay packets monitored to weed out rogue bosses