All articles by Steven Maxwell – Page 44
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ArticleAilimpo urges action on lemon returns
Spanish lemon association calls for government intervention to ensure growers receive fair returns that cover the cost of production
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Produce group calls for ‘no’ vote
UK fresh produce lobbying group urges MEPs to vote against European Commission’s crop protection proposals
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ArticleCanaries tomato exports in decline
Producers in the Spanish islands have blamed a lack of support for the transport of products for a steady decline in tomato exports
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ArticleChilean blueberry campaign expands
The Chilean Fresh Fruit Association is to expand its blueberry marketing campaign to Germany, Austria and Italy for the first time
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ArticleHortiberia achieves positive results
Spain’s Grupo Hortiberia has recorded “positive” results for the past 12 months and is confident of continuing this growth into 2009
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ArticleSainsbury’s ‘best ever’ seasonal results
British retailer achieves like-for-like sales growth of 4.5 per cent during Christmas period despite “challenging” economic situation
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ArticleTotal Produce to close facility in UK
The company has announced that it expects to shut down its Norwich-based banana ripening and wholesale centre
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ArticlePesticide plans could lead to ‘bleak future’
The UK’s Fresh Produce Consortium has claimed the EU's pesticide plans could reduce growers’ ability to fight common pests and diseases
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Andalusia launches organic initiative
The Spanish region has this week unveiled a five-year plan aimed at stimulating development of its organic agriculture sector
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ArticleCalifornia avo crop to hit 20-year low
The combination of a water shortage and an unexpected heatwave are expected to lead to California’s smallest avocado crop in 20 years
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ArticleMurcian stonefruit sector grows exports
Murcia has increased its stonefruit exports by 31 per cent, confirming its position as a major producer and exporter
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Pesticide plan 'veers away from science'
The European Crop Protection Association has claimed parts of the EU’s pesticide proposals have no basis in science and should be reviewed
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ArticleCítricos Valencianos rolls out campaign
Spanish citrus PGI organisation Cítricos Valencianos has begun a promotional campaign in supermarkets throughout Europe
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ArticlePort of Antwerp predicts further growth
Port of Antwerp has consolidated position as largest fruit port in Europe after a solid year of growth, says port authority
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ArticleIbérica Hortofrutícola launches new image
Murcia-based fresh produce association Ibérica Hortofrutícola has this week debuted a new image and logo
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ArticleSpanish growers to launch fresh-cut facility
Almeria-based association Coexphal and its members are set to launch a new fresh-cut venture, Alcoex Mediterraneo, in early 2009
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ArticleCall for new grape association for Murcia
Asaja Murcia has called for the establishment of an interprofessional grape organisation to unite and aid the region’s producers
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EU urged to end “illegal” tariffs
Ecuador’s banana sector has urged the EU to stand by its pro-free trade statements and end its “illegal” banana import tariff system
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Tesco to ‘slow’ US expansion
The UK retailer is set to open fewer Fresh & Easy stores than planned in 2009 in the face the current economic downturn
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ArticleMexico aims to regain US consumer trust
Mexico has increased its budget for the promotion of its fresh produce in the US following the salmonella outbreak