All Production & Trade articles – Page 84
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Martin Cowie appointed CEO of BGP International
Experienced executive relocates from New Zealand to take over as CEO of Australian companies BGP International and Fresh Solutions Group
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Transitioning to low carbon future a high priority at T&G
The impacts of climate change are becoming increasingly tangible globally, as T&G and its grower partners in New Zealand harvest and export new season apples following February’s cyclone
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No sale for stricken Wellpak
Some 79 employees have lost their jobs following failure of the Alomora Group business
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B-hive’s big ideas
Dr Andrew Gill tells FPJ about some of B-hive’s agritech innovations to increase yields, improve quality, and reduce waste in potatoes and other crops
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SA government offers support to citrus sector
South African authorities to support the country’s citrus industry when ot comes to access in Far East and South East Asia
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Mind the gaps: will the UK get caught short again?
UK retail buyers are renowned for staying cool as a cucumber to guarantee supply. But in the past few weeks, the reliability of their sourcing programmes has been called into question
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EAC to scrutinise climate change and food availability
Parliamentary committee to ask experts about recent food shortages and wider issues
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New taskforce to protect seasonal worker welfare
Following the alleged exploitation of Indonesian seasonal workers last season, a group has been established to make recruitment and employment practices more responsible in future
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Hex River Valley grape volumes down
South Africa’s late table grape region in the Hex River Valley is expected to conclude its harvest during the next two weeks
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Quality, not quantity the focus for Pérez Zara Agrícola
Sustainable production with a strong focus on quality and consistency underpin the company’s growth. Fruitnet talks to partner Hugo Steeds
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Sizeable challenges for Egypt
Small citrus sizes and increased costs present a challenge for Egyptian exporters, but high European demand for strawberries, salads and other vegetables has been a blessing
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NZ pipfruit forecast revised after Cyclone Gabrielle
New Zealand Apples and Pears reduces crop estimate by more than 20 per cent after impact of major weather event on North Island’s East Coast
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Stronger prices on offer for Australian apple and pear growers
Forecast for the 2023 Australian apple and pear season predicts reduced volumes and stronger prices
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Leading Harvest launches sustainability certification in Australia
Sustainability assurance programme called Farmland Management Standard officially launches following successful pilot
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Industry bodies address Lords hort inquiry
The NFU, HTA and RHS are set to address the Lords on issues related to production and trade
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Morrisons champions UK tulips
The retailer pledges to sell only British-grown tulips this Mother’s Day
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Brakes backs British produce
Foodservice wholesaler Brakes sponsors Love British Food and launches promotional campaign supporting UK growers
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Anecoop posts record sales for 2021/22
Second-degree cooperative grouping posts 4.2 per cent increase in turnover in one of its most complex campaigns ever
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Asiafruit March out now
New Zealand special explores how premium supplier is well placed to weather recent storms while Fresh Focus South African Table Grapes tracks industry refocus on quality and taste
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Oppy expands South African plum portfolio
After a near-decade hiatus, new opportunities emerge in the US market for plums from South Africa