All Production & Trade articles – Page 8
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ArticleNew plantings boost South Africa’s kiwifruit business
The country’s climate is seen as ideal for growing varieties that are in demand globally
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ArticleChina to destroy 1,300 containers of Chilean cherries
More than 24,000 tonnes of fruit transferred out of port of Nansha this week
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ArticleAustralian fresh produce to shine at Tokyo showcase dinner
Event forms part of the Australia-Japan Horticulture Showcase initiative designed to strengthen trading relationship between Australia and Japan
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NewsJohn Shropshire urges UK not to ‘offshore carbon footprint’ in forthright CFDL speech
G’s chairman stresses the need to support domestic food production and slams Climate Change Committee plan to rewet the Fens
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ArticleTopian seeks global partners to transform Saudi food production
Describing new sustainable region Neom as “more than a construction project”, Topian says it is committed to reshaping food production in Saudi Arabia
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ArticleDefra SFI decision ‘risks organic sector’
Organic farming body says government move to halt SFI applications threatens domestic supply of sustainable food
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ArticleNFU furious after Defra pulls SFI scheme
Defra delivers ”another shattering blow” to farmers with sudden closure of SFI applications, says NFU
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ArticleAvocados “unfairly scapegoated”, says WAO
World Avocado Organisation responds to UK gardener Alan Titchmarsh’s interview in The Times, where he expressed concerns over the fruit’s environmental impact
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ArticleRockit launches new marketing platform ahead of strong 2025 season
New Zealand snack-sized apple marketer prepares to export over 230mn apples this season
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ArticleSouth African avocados due in Europe this week
Excellent season with the potential for a record export crop is on the cards for South Africa this year
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ArticleDefra discussion on plant health fee hike bears little fruit
Comment: Mike Parr, CEO UK & Ireland of perishable logistics giant PML Seafrigo, wonders whether Defra will heed industry concerns on plant health fee hike and give AOS green light
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ArticleTrade responds to Titchmarsh avocado claims
Celebrity gardener’s calls to boycott the fruit are misguided according to industry association
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ArticleChilean exporters set sights on Vietnamese market
Kiwifruit and blueberries next products in line to secure market access
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NewsSummerland Varieties plans global launch for new apple brands
Snowflake is already sold by a number of retailers in Canada, with production of ‘tri-coloured’ Sunpunch apples due to expand
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ArticleItaueira and MBR Company join forces in Mideast export push
Together they will export Rei melons to GCC countries
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NewsRecord Q1 revenue for Mission Produce
Steve Barnard says avocado specialist is “pleased” with first quarter results, achieved despite supply challenges in Mexico
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ArticleVietnam’s fresh produce exports to China plunge 43 per cent
News tied to China’s increased requirements on durian imports
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ArticleT&G welcomes successful judgement protecting its IP rights under China’s new Seed Law
New verdict upholds earlier ruling against the unlawful cultivation and selling of Envy apple plant material and fruit
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ArticleIndustry concern grows over proposed plant health fee hikes
FPC urges Defra to reconsider its approach and find alternative solutions
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ArticleMorocco and France to sign deal to ensure fair tomato competition
The two countries are reportedly close to reaching a bilateral agreement to guarantee fair competition on the French tomato market following a spate of violent attacks on trucks carrying Moroccan produce