All Production & Trade articles – Page 643
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ArticleItochu's Dole business returns to profit
Itochu's Dole business has bounced back to profitability this fiscal year after pulling out of non-lucrative produce
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ArticlePicota cherry season just round the corner
Cherries from Jerte Valley in Spain are expected to arrive at British retailers in a month’s time
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ArticleMaori trust invests in kiwifruit
Maori trust Te Tumu Paeroa is to invest NZ$30m in kiwifruit plantings on Maori land in the Bay of Plenty
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ArticleFrosts hit French topfruit volumes
Although damage varies considerably from one region to the next, an agricultural disaster has been called for all French departments
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ArticleWatercress season opens with fancy dress and hampers
The Watercress Company has welcomed the first leaves of the UK season by delivering hampers with watercress-related goodies
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ArticleSpanish stonefruit bounces back
Good climatic conditions have produced a crop of “exceptional quality” producers say
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ArticleUAE government eases price rise fears
Following its ban on many imports, which came into effect this week, many had feared a rise in prices in the build-up to Ramadan, but alternatives are plentiful
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ArticleLate start triggers veg shortage
Californian vegetable production has been hit by heatwaves and record rains, delaying the season start
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ArticleCA stonefruit rebounds
Larger-sized fruit could dominate the 2017 California stonefruit season, which started later than last year thanks to welcome rain
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ArticleOrigine says demand is strong in Asia and Spain
Italian group's kiwifruit notes growing interest from Far East buyers as it prepares to launch major promotional drive in Spain
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ArticleCold snap slows asparagus
The end of April's cold temperatures slowed asparagus growth but warmer weather this week is expected to boost crops
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ArticleNew MD for Newmafruit International
Former operations manager at ISS Wayne Milne takes the helm at Kent fruit grower at a time of industry change
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ArticleMacri flies flag for Argentine fruit in China
Table grapes, blueberries and cherries are the three products in which Argentina is pushing for entry
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ArticleChile-China MOU will boost mutual trade
New agreement will strengthen cooperation in key areas such as production, exports, promotions and safety
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ArticlePotato stocks keep pace with 2015-16 season
Grower-held stock levels now tracking last year’s after December to January’s decrease in drawdown rate
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ArticleUncertainty shrouds stonefruit season
Frosty conditions in various stonefruit-growing regions have left producers in Greece and Turkey unclear as to the promise of the new campaign
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ArticleAngus Soft Fruits to pick raspberries early
Producer to pick its first Scottish raspberries of the season ten days ahead of schedule thanks to mild winter and spring
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ArticleSize matters in tomatoes
As demand grows for speciality tomatoes, producers are focusing on smaller cocktail varieties and a mix of different colours
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ArticleTesco makes 100 per cent renewables pledge
UK’s largest retailer will switch to 100 per cent renewable energy by 2030 and use ‘energy buying club’ to help suppliers cut carbon output
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ArticleRabobank: More weather trouble ahead
Analyst predicts British growers will face more trauma from unstable weather patterns following spring frosts