All Production & Trade articles – Page 800
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ArticlePrice wars hit value of veg
The vegetable category has suffered crushing value decline of almost £500m as price decreases hit hard, although some subcategories are bucking the trend
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AnalysisOpinion: Industry shouldn't get distracted by general election
Long on ambition and short on detail: EFFP partner Duncan Rawson on why politicians aren’t the top priority for farming
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ArticleHow to prepare for a supermarket meeting
Supermarket meetings can be the most daunting dates in the calendar. Supplier relations consultant Darren Smith offers seven top tips on how to minimise the stress and impress on the day
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ArticleMore flat peaches in Europe in 2015
Europêch figures show massive percentage rise in the volume of flat peaches being produced in Europe, especially Spain
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ArticlePotato Council and Bord Bia win £1.6m EU funding
A new three-year campaign, entitled Potato Potential, has secured £1.6m from the EU to promote versatility of potatoes
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ArticleIndian growers voice their disapproval
New land acquisition laws spark public demonstrations, as heavy rains add to mounting pressure on farmers
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AnalysisElection promises: What will they really deliver for food and farming?
Chairman of the Oxford Farming Conference, Alastair Brooks, on why politicians' 'sabre-rattling' on an in-out EU referendum is helping no one
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ArticleBountiful and early supply of UK tomatoes
The traditional tomato season, which normally starts later in April, has arrived early thanks to the sunny weather and longer days
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ArticleIrrigation schemes boost Peru’s agricultural output
Government is investing more than US$500m in water infrastructure projects
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ArticleYear opens with export growth for Spain
Fresh produce exports grew in volume and value terms for the opneing two months of 2015
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ArticlePeru seeks wider access to US
Peppers, papaya, citrus, asparagus, blueberries and mangoes amongst items to be discussed by Minagri at meeting with US authorities
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ArticleUS grants access to Chinese apples
China can now ship apples to the US following new import regulations announced by the US Animal & Plant Health Inspection Service
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ArticleEU apricot crop will be smaller and later
First forecasts made at annual Europêch meeting suggest fall in production is evident in all supply countries except Spain
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ArticleChinese fruit imports on the rise
Tropical fruits account for over two-thirds of total volume, while Italian kiwifruit shipments also increase
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ArticleBelOrta introduces ZeroTom
The Belgian cooperative’s new ZeroTom tomato product combines innovations in both packaging and storage
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ArticleEx-Melinda boss tells Italy's pear trade to unite
Luca Granata announces launch of new company Pera, which aims to consolidate Italian pear supply under a single brand
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ArticleSunny outlook for Catalan stonefruit
With production of flat peaches exceeding round varieties for the first time this season, growers anticipate another strong export campaign
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ArticleChile looks to strengthen Russian trade ties
Government working towards creation of Free trade Agreement with Eurasian Economic Union
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ArticleFall Creek beefs up LatAm sales team
Jeff Ford, formerly of Inabata Foods, will manage sales and grower support for established and emerging blueberry growing regions
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ArticleSanLucar invests in Tunisian raspberries
Initially the company will have 70ha of production with further farms planned in the future