All Production & Trade articles – Page 59
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ArticleEosta goes Fairtrade for organic avocados grown in Kenya
The Dutch organic company is introducing Fairtrade certification for its Kenyan avocados, as it looks to help growers build economic and ecological resilience
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ArticleDefra delays post-Brexit border checks
UK government postpones start of physical checks on EU food imports for sixth time to avoid “serious disruption” at the border, according to report
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ArticleChiquita opens Europe’s biggest ripening centre in Bergamo
The facility has 24 ripening cells on two levels and two packaging lines with a capacity of 45 trays per minute
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CommentNew bio controls have ‘great potential’ as crop protection toolkit shrinks
Peter Shakespeare of Certis Belchim UK explains that growers must think carefully about how to integrate biorational controls in their IPM programmes as synthetic products continue to be banned
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ArticleThe Alizza Fruit scoops Superior Taste Award
From this summer, the variety will also be available from South Africa
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ArticleWCO presents SH forecasts and elects new co-chairs
Sergio del Castillo and Badr Bennis replace outgoing chairs Justin Chadwick and José Antonio García
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ArticleFirst British strawberries of the season hit Tesco shelves
New-season crop has been grown by Summer Berry Company and supplied by DPS
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ArticleJWM Asia sees mixed prospects for South African citrus
Lemons and grapefruit face challenging market conditions in Asia, but the outlook is brighter for oranges, says major distributor
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ArticleCGC denounces South Africa’s WTO action
Committee accuses South Africa of “threats and blackmail” towards the EU
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AnalysisFruit Logistica: Avocados – the state of the market and data for optimised marketing
Dr Hans-Christoph Behr and Antonio Lizano studied avocado production, trade and more on day three of Fruit Logistica in Berlin
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ArticleWaiting longer to build stronger
Bayer’s vegetable seed segment is launching its first wave of ToBRFV-resistant tomatoes this year, encompassing a range of types and varieties
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ArticleConditions in Turkey bode well for Alanar cherry campaign on German market
This season’s excellent cherry quality and high calibres are perfect for the German market, says Yigit Gökyigit, commercial coordinator at Turkish grower-exporter Alanar Fruit Company
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ArticleVip reports successful LatAm campaign
Italian supplier placed its first club varieties, Kanzi and Ambrosia, in the market this season
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ArticleKorea extends tariff exemption for imported fruits
Government allows unlimited tariff-free imports of key products until 30 June in bid to stabilise fruit prices after domestic supply shortages
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ArticleAsia Fruit Logistica brings Thai trade together at Business Meet-Up
Asia Fruit Logistica’s Bangkok Business Meet-Up explored growth opportunities for the Thai fruit and vegetable industry
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ArticleSuperfresh Growers anticipates longest and largest Northwest cherry offering
Leading US grower-packer-shipper increases production capabilities by 30 per cent as it gears up to harvest Northwest’s “longest and largest” cherry crop
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ArticleZespri’s 2024 China sales season underway
First shipment of Zespri kiwifruit arrives in China alongside launch of Kiwi Brothers mascots in country
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ArticleBlossom heralds early UK cherry deal
Abundant Kent cherry blossom announces possible early start to British season
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ArticleLettUs Grow takes tech to US and Canada
LettUs Grow and Innovative Growers Equipment announce partnership to bring advanced aeroponic technology to North America
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ArticleBrighter outlook for Picota cherries
After last summer’s washout season, the 2024 forecast is looking much more positive