All articles by Steven Maxwell – Page 36
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ArticleConcerns over delay to customs system
The UK’s Fresh Produce Consortium has expressed its concern over possible delays to a new automatic verification system for imports
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ArticleMurcia’s citrus sector faces problems
Citrus production in the Spanish region could be wiped out as a result of poor returns received in recent seasons, claims association
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Spain’s fruit exports increase
The country’s fruit exporters have recorded significant export sales rises for the first six months of 2009
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ArticleSpanish cherry export volumes recover
The country’s cherry sector has enjoyed a strong campaign, thanks to a substantial recovery in volumes
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ArticleMexican growers hit by devastating drought
Farmers’ group calls for government aid as thousands of hectares of crops lost in ongoing drought in Mexico
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ArticleCall for aid to Murcian produce growers
Spanish fresh produce association Asaja Murcia has urged the Spanish government to step in to ensure the long-term survival of many of the region’s growers
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Ecuador to ‘resume’ banana talks
According to reports in Ecuador, the country is ready to re-enter talks with the EU over the reduction of the latter’s banana tariff
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ArticleLa Palma fires hit banana plantation
Wildfires damage a small banana plantation on the Spanish island of La Palma, although most producers are said to be unaffected
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Fairtrade Fortnight set for launch
The UK-based Fairtrade Foundation hopes to drive awareness and consumption of ethical products through its annual campaign
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ArticleFepex finalises complaint against EC
Spanish federation Fepex has finalised its complaint against the EC for "failing to act" over "fraudulent" tomato imports
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ArticleSpanish tomato sector demands action
Spanish fresh produce groups are planning to make a claim to the European Ombudsman over 'illegal' tomato imports
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ArticleNew berry varieties launched
UK berry specialist East Malling Research has launched new strawberry and raspberry varieties, which it believes have strong market potential
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ArticleOscar Verges leaves SAT Royal
Oscar Verges has left his post at Spanish berry specialist SAT Royal following an internal restructuring
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ArticlePremium strawberry's sales soar
Berry Gardens has announced that sales of its Driscoll Jubilee strawberry have jumped 17 per cent this year
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ArticleIntercitrus calls for sector unity
The new president of Spain's embattled citrus organisation has urged growers to unite to help solve the sector’s problems
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ArticleLa Unió calls for break-up of Intercitrus
Valencia-based fresh produce association La Unió has urged the Spanish region’s government to withdraw funding to Intercitrus
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ArticleSpanish “alarm” at potato oversupply
Spanish potato association Asonal has voiced its concern at the poor returns and a Europe-wide oversupply that are facing the sector
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ArticleHortiberia joins Proexport
Spanish export association Grupo Hortiberia has joined Murcia fresh produce export association Proexport
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ArticleReport backs airfreight imports
Report to UK government has given strong backing to the airfreight industry, which accounts for most fresh produce sold in the country
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ArticleCabasc runs prize draw in aubergine packs
A Finish couple has drawn a winning ticket to Andalusia in a promotional competition run by Almeria-based vegetable cooperative Cabasc