All Production & Trade articles – Page 637
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ArticleFarming delivers 7:1 returns to economy, report reveals
Agriculture delivers £7.40 back to British economy for every £1 invested, according to new study announced at NFU Conference
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ArticleLeadsom vows to uphold food standards in US deal
Farming minister promises not to ’undermine’ food safety standards as UK looks to boost trade with non-EU partners
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ArticleFairtrade targets fruit buyers
Certification schemes such as Fairtrade Foundation have new value as consumers now expect produce to meet ethical, as well as environmental standards
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ArticleNFU piles pressure on government over EU market access
Meurig Raymond uses NFU Conference speech to urge Andrea Leadsom to prioritise EU trade deals over access to new global markets
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ArticleOrganic sales growth is ‘accelerating’
The organic market has grown by an ‘exceptional’ 7.1 per cent thanks to bigger retail ranges and double-digit produce sales growth
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ArticleDiversification drives "excellent" Del Monte result
Yearly net income soars for fresh produce giant despite lower sales
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ArticleBrazil opens up to Belgian pears
Belgian pears have won access to the Brazilian market, with a nationwide marketing campaign set to support their entry
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ArticleSpain launches inquiry into veg price falls
Grower unions accuse retailers of deliberately provoking price crashes during last month’s production shortage
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ArticleAlternative sources need support
Southern Europe’s cold snap forced importers to turn to North Africa for many vegetables, but better preparation is essential if future shortages are to be avoided
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ArticleEuropean retailers reacted ‘more quickly’ to shortages
Raising prices on affected lines sooner would have prevented gaps on UK retail shelves, some suppliers have claimed
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ArticleFormer Tesco Asia manager joins Richard Hochfeld
Martin O’Sullivan has joined Kent fruit supplier as director of business development after heading up Tesco’s fresh food sourcing in Asia
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ArticleFlorette explores new avenues
Salad brand launches products into home-smoothie and beetroot markets following Axgro Foods acquisition
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ArticleFruit-wall orchards ‘save apple growers time and money’
Adopting fruit-wall orchards could make mechanical pruning easier, reduce costs and slash pruning times, AHDB research reveals
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ArticleJoy Wing Mau buys into IP company
Chinese fruit distributor acquires stake in Shennong Variety Management, which specialises in importing and commercialising new varieties in China
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ArticleStrand Apples and Favco join forces
Groups boast exclusive marketing rights into the Indian market place with Bloom Global Corporation
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ArticleCR pineapples in for bumpy ride
Demand is rising steadily but erratic supply continues to cause considerable price instability.
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ArticleColombia doubles avocado exports
Shipments totalled 18,201 tonnes last year, with the majority of exports going to Europe
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ArticleChile forecasts bumper walnut harvest
Favourable weather and more young trees entering full production herald an auspicious 2017 for the industry
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ArticleUAE and Belgium to boost ties
Bilateral trade between the UAE and Belgium has grown rapidly, and is set for a further boost with talks of increased cooperation between the countries
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ArticleKelly Holmes to cycle in Goatham’s charity event
Former Olympic champion and England wicket keeper to feature in topfruit growers’s first Great Kent Cycle Ride