All Production & Trade articles – Page 991
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Zon and Pamosa form pepper venture
Dutch companies set about improving and streamlining their pepper supply line following years of collaboration
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Timorex Gold given Peruvian approval
Stockton Group's fungicide can now be used on strawberries and bananas in the South American country
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India extends crop insurance scheme
Grape, pomegranate and banana growers in Maharashtra are to benefit from the extension of a government initiated insurance scheme
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Ex-All Black promotes NZ Avocados
New Zealand rugby star Jerome Kaino has put his weight behind the country’s avocado promotions in Japan
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Mendoza achieves US market access
Despite the removal of phytosanitary barriers, the produce trade with the US is likely to remain limited due to cost challenges in Argentina
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New grapes due for release in Italy
RK Marketing set to market Arra table grape series, developed by ARD on behalf of US group Giumarra, in Europe next season
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UK industry plays down 'alarmist' reports
British Summer Fruits has calmed fears that a pest new to the UK could cause millions of pounds worth of damage
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Ecuador rejects German banana report
Government slams NDR documentary, in which Univeg revealed it was no longer ripening fruit for Anton Dürbeck
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Half of EU fresh produce 'wasted'
A new report from the Food and Agriculture Organisation finds that losses mainly occur in the production process
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Pink Lady bucks trend in UK
While the overall apple category faces an uphill struggle, Pink Lady is recording major gains on its rivals, especially among women
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Philippine banana prognoses at odds
Government confidence in the Philippine banana business is at odds with an assessment from the Mindanao peak industry body
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US trade reps lobby for tomato u-turn
US businesses will attempt to convince Washington DC officials to overturn their decision to end the Mexico tomato trade deal
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Brazilian apples headed for decline
An unexpected frost has added to already cold weather conditions which were set to reduce apple volume in Brazil this year
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Chile’s fresh fruit exports dip
Chilean fruit industry announces a slight decline in fruit export volumes for 2011/12, partly balanced out by growth in Asia
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Bonduelle invests in Russia
Fresh-cut specialist Bonduelle is upping its investment in the country as it looks to boost production
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Kiwifruit raises Japanese bar
Japan has tallied up its highest August spending on kiwifruit for the last eight years, with high prices not stifling consumption
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Taiwan cuts fruit import tariffs
Taiwan has temporarily halved import tariffs on apples, kiwifruit and nectarines in an effort to reduce fruit prices for consumers.
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EU pear crop falls below 2m tonnes
Revised forecast issued by WAPA suggests EU pear production will be lowest in almost two decades this season
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Mixed fortunes from rain in Spain
Heavy rainfall has hit several crops hard in areas such as Murcia and Almeria, although citrus growers could see a boost in fruit size
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Produce Investments acquires Rowe Farming
Greenvale's parent company Produce Investments has acquired Cornish potato and daffodil growers Rowe Farming Ltd