All Production & Trade articles – Page 851
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ArticleSpecial report: Life after SAWS
In the first season following the abolition of the Seasonal Agricultural Workers’ Scheme (SAWS), Michael Barker asks agencies to evaluate the availability of labour for the coming months and years
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ArticleParty priorities ahead of general election
With less than two months to go until the general election, FPJ rounds up what the party hopefuls have planned for agriculture
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ArticleSara Cox backs berries
Radio DJ is the new face of an industry campaign to enhance berries' position in the snack market
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ArticleSolid year for UK soft fruit
Strawberries still account for the vast majority of soft-fruit sales, and it’s been a special fortnight for the red berry, while blueberries are riding the crest of wave
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ArticleUS blogger encourages consumption
Janet Helm has issued a challenge to US consumers to 'get over their fear of fruit'
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ArticleAsoex slams latest port walkout
Association president Ronald Bown is urging government to step in to bring about a swift resolution to the dispute
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ArticleSouth African avos hit European shores
The new South African avocado season has started with small shipments which are due to arrive in Europe this week
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ArticleQueensland formulates TR4 response plan
Tully outbreak confirmed, with state government pledging long-term support to growers
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ArticleHillFresh joins sustainability scheme
Company commits to fully sustainable imports by 2020 after signing Sifav covenant with Sustainable Trade Initiative
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ArticleFyffes 'not weakened' by Chiquita episode
Chairman David McCann underlines company's determination to continue growing in markets new and old
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ArticleImprovements to Tasmanian freight scheme
Exports to all markets now covered under TFES but producers still campaigning for more funding
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ArticleNZ kiwifruit trade braced for storms
Weakening ex-Cyclone Pam poses threat to production, although country's overall crop still set to be larger than last year
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Analysis
Opinion: Why promotions deserve more attention
Ex-supermarket category manager and supply chain consultant Darren Smith on why suppliers should spend more time on a promotions strategy
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ArticleEndocrine disruptor review 'should be science-led'
MEP Anthea McIntyre urges European Commission to consider risk and exposure of endocrine disruptors in definition review
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ArticlePakistan wants EU mango growth
The country is hoping to increase shipments to Europe by up to 40 per cent this season
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ArticleNo South African citrus to Spain in 2015
South Africa’s citrus producers have recommended that no phyto certificates be issued this year for shipments to Spain
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ArticleZespri defends buyer visit to NZ
Group issues statement describing all-expenses trip for international buyers as "great opportunity" to secure kiwifruit sales
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ArticleMonty Don addresses growers
A Horticulture Wales event hosts speed networking and Q&A sessions to encourage collaboration in Welsh supply chain
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ArticleAustralia worried by China's fake citrus
Industry association Citrus Australia raises concerns over alleged artificial colouring and rebranding of Chinese fruit
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AnalysisAustralian imports up by a third
Australia’s fruit imports grew by more than 30 per cent in 2014, but they still accounted for less than 10 per cent of total consumption in value terms