All Production & Trade articles – Page 624
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ArticleNut project to reduce waste, up yields
Australia’s macadamia industry could save A$30m annually and improve yields by 7 per cent under a new research project
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ArticleTechnology boosts productivity
Protofanousi Fruits’ investment in a new cherry sorting machine is expected to double productivity at the Greek company, while increasing standards
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ArticleTroy Foods salads brand doubles in value
Vegetable and salad manufacturer enjoys 50 per cent year-on-year growth in own brand salads range following new product launches
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ArticleEU seeks Canadian trade boost
A commercial delegation headed by Phil Hogan will head to Canada with the aim of growing trade and exports
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ArticleNatureFresh Farms builds new DC
Facility will handle the company’s increased production and boost its range of speciality packaging
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ArticlePeru floods cause US$645m in agri losses
Government has approved a multi-million dollar emergency aid package to help affected growers
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ArticleIsraeli spraying concerns Gaza growers
The spraying of pesticides on Palestinian farmlands near the border of the Gaza Strip threatens crops including melons, watermelons and okra, say farmers
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ArticleTraditional markets still key for SA topfruit
Exploring new markets will continue to dominate the minds of South African apple and pear growers but traditional markets are still vital
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ArticleScope for new ‘sustainable food line’ at retailers
Sustainable food lines would encourage retailers to compete on sustainability, not just price, says agri-food data provider
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ArticleEU finalises Norway agri talks
The European Union and Norway have concluded negotiations to enhance the trade of agricultural products
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AnalysisLabour supply: A ticking timebomb?
Exacerbated by Brexit, the industry’s labour pains are becoming more apparent by the week, but what can be done to ease the pressure?
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ArticleUK in sticky situation over EU quotas
Britain must promptly negotiate what share of EU fresh produce quotas it will take and fix quotas for agricultural products to avoid ‘trading blind’
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ArticleNew inspection plant puts Cabrero on the map
Located in Chile’s geographical centre, the city is being developed as a logistics hub serving central southern production zones
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ArticleAussies feel boost of Japan FTA
Further tariff cuts have boosted Australia's exports of fresh produce to Japan
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ArticleFruit consumption falls further
While grape and kiwifruit consumption is on the up in Japan, the average household consumption fell during January and February
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ArticleTotal Produce ‘could be worth €1bn’ if taken over
CEO Rory Byrne estimates that fresh produce giant could almost double its market value if it is bought out
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ArticleApple pesticide test extended to new varieties
Sustainable agriculture analyst adds Golden Delicious and Pink Lady to apple varieties that can be screened for 1-MCP application
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ArticleScottish tomatoes return to supermarket shelves
Scotty Brand becomes only commercial supplier of Scottish tomatoes, overcoming growing challenges that halted domestic production
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ArticleMichoacán avo shippers turn to Europe
Producers of the green gold are diversifying their export markets as volumes continue to increase
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ArticleZespri releases more Gold3
Over 900 growers submit bids for kiwifruit variety in latest round of license allocations