All Production & Trade articles – Page 580
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ArticleFrench Antillean bananas take a hit
The French West Indian islands of Guadeloupe and Martinique have seen their banana plantations decimated by Hurricane Maria
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ArticleDeath at mushroom processing plant
One man died and two others were taken to hospital following an incident at a mushroom processing facility in Ireland
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ArticleRecord year for Southern African citrus
Industry cements its position as the region's leading fresh produce sector, ahead of table grapes and topfruit
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ArticleAlmost 10 per cent of strawberry crops go to waste
New Wrap report highlights waste in strawberry and lettuce categories to encourage benchmarking and best practice
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ArticleDunkirk counts cost of hurricanes
The port expects a loss of 200,000 tonnes of banana traffic from the Caribbean after Irma and Maria
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ArticleNew look for Pretty Lady Vineyards
Leading US grape grower-packer-marketer unveils new name and packing option
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ArticleIndependent directors join KNZ
Appointments part of changes being made to Kiwifruit Export Regulations
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ArticlePrices rise in Japan over August
Fresh fruit purchasing prices near 13-year high but kiwifruit continues to find favour
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ArticleRecord banana imports for EU
EU to import record level of bananas this year as consumption hits new high across the continent
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ArticleOrganic growth in Dutch topfruit
The Netherlands' organics boom could soon set prices tumbling, says the country's largest organic topfruit grower, Robert Elshof
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ArticlePlant burger that ‘bleeds’ to star at London conference
US meat substitute to be sampled by Joanna Lumley at conference highlighting environmental impact of livestock production
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ArticleNew tool lifts Peru’s export profile
Catalogue and digital platform will provide reliable and updated information on exports of key Peruvian products
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ArticleIsle of Wight grower extends speciality tomato season
Production will continue into early November this year, capitalising on strong demand particularly for green tomatoes
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ArticleIndia ban upsets China exports
Chinese apple shippers scrabble for alternative export markets as Indian ban continues into the new season
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ArticleMore Finos but fewer Vernas for Spain
Ailimpo’s latest forecast pegs the Fino and Verna crops at 907,000 tonnes and 208,000 tonnes respectively
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ArticleManufacturer tackles EU on buprofezin
Nichino America argues the product has a long history of safe use in insecticides and the EU is not taking a risk-based approach
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ArticleAC Goatham buys eight new farms
Acquisition of new orchards and cold storage facility means company now owns over 2,650 acres across Kent
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ArticleSpain fears rise of the Egyptians
As Egypt ramps up its citrus production and turns desert into groves, Spain’s citrus producers are keeping a close eye on the competition
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ArticleGrowers can now salt their mushrooms too
Salt joins list of 16 other everyday substances that growers can use to control pests, weeds and diseases after European Commission approval
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ArticleBranston appoints new South West general manager
Former Brake Bros and QV Foods employee joins potato supplier to oversee operations at site for new and salad potatoes