All Production & Trade articles – Page 594
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ArticlePotato firm calls for grading innovation as wages rise
Caithness Potatoes wants to see harvesters with built-in graders to reduce seed potato sector’s reliance on manual labour
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ArticleKyrgyz dried fruit and nut co-op open for business
Wealth of Kyrgyz Forest cooperative is looking to supply Fairtrade-certified wild walnuts and dried fruit into Europe
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ArticleGet organised, Balkan growers told
At this week’s Fruitnet Forum South-East Europe, the region’s apple and berry producers were advised to diversify, collaborate and get organised to achieve export success
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ArticleCalifornia prunes in the limelight
The fruit’s nutritional clout and versatility as a high-end ingredient is fuelling a resurgence in UK sales
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ArticleMorrisons sells wonky pomegranates
Spanish-grown fruit with skin blemishes and mixed sizing will sell for 30p each in retailer’s wonky produce range
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ArticleChile ramps up blues promotions
The CBC’s UK campaign will promote blueberries as the perfect sharing food and health snack
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ArticleGreenvale invests in new organic varieties
Supplier tackles shortage of reliable organic potato varieties but accepts limited potential of the market
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ArticleWeather hits Greenyard's fresh result
Belgian group reports on its first half results, with operating profit down but net result climbing
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ArticleWatercress industry launches first-ever hygiene guide
A new guide drafted in line with FSA guidance will help watercress growers continue to meet food safety legislation
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ArticleOverproduction drives down potato prices
Increases in planted area hit potato sector as average prices fall 27 per cent and some growers drop below cost of production
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ArticleCosta Rica pins hopes on China's pineapple intake
Pineapple suppliers in Costa Rica have increased production in anticipation of major consumption growth in China
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ArticleSpar sets out its stall as competition hots up
Symbol group has unleashed major recruitment and incentive scheme as it prepares to take ‘convenience to next level’
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ArticleGrowers charity ball raises £25k
Lea Valley Growers raised an impressive £25,000 at its first social event in 20 years through a charity auction and sponsorships
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ArticleBerryWorld and Beekers BV consolidate
Soft-fruit group aims to capitalise on growth potential in European berry market after consolidating joint venture
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ArticleHapag-Lloyd stays Star Cool
Star Cool integrated containers will help extend the market reach for fresh fruit and vegetables
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ArticleWeather events threaten 2018 stability
Rabobank report warns of La Niña weather phenomenon, fluctuating currencies and increasing freight and input costs
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ArticlePesticide use has risen 'up to 18 times'
New data obtained by the Soil Association claims that active ingredients used on potatoes and onions has risen over past 40 years
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ArticleHAGL's Cambodian exports take off
Vietnam's HAGL is seeing its Cambodian fruit exports take off in China, according to local press
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ArticleSpain’s citrus outlook
Director of Spain's Citrus Management Committee Inmaculada Sanfeliu discusses the outlook for the current season and the long-term prospects for the sector
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ArticleItaly mulls Middle Eastern promise
Italy’s premium fruit and vegetable brand, Solarelli, will present at WOP Dubai 2017