All articles by Steven Maxwell – Page 45
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Packaging sector ‘must be creative’
Packaging companies need to be creative to beat the credit crunch and work to clients’ reduced budgets, says one major solutions provider
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ArticleCanary Islands slams Morocco donation
The Canary Island’s tomato sector has criticised the Spanish government’s move to donate €520m to Morocco
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Andalusia potato group to consolidate gains
The Andalusian early potato export association hopes to consolidate gains made over the past year with an appearance at Fruit Logistica
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ArticleSpanish citrus strike cancelled
Valencia’s citrus sector has halted planned strike action after receiving assurances from regional authorities
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ArticleMixed fortunes for Murcia's San Cayetano
San Cayetano has enjoyed positive celery and pepper campaigns, but citrus production has fallen, says the company's José García Ruiz
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ArticleAndalusia stages first potato congress
Leading figures from Andalusia’s potato sector have held the region’s first-ever dedicated congress, aimed at increasing exports
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ArticleEcuador’s banana sector calls for lower tariffs
The country’s national banana association has called on the Port of Guayaquil to lower its charges to ease cost pressures on exporters
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ArticleEU debates School Fruit Scheme roll-out
A two-day conference began today in Brussels to discuss the best means of effectively implementing the EU School Fruit Scheme
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ArticleSpanish growers protest rising costs
A demonstration in Madrid will be followed later this month by a ‘citrus strike’ to protest against soaring input costs and poor returns
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ArticleAsda boss warns of financial fall-out
Andy Bond, president of Walmart’s UK chain Asda, has claimed that retailers who fail to adapt to the new economic climate could suffer
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ArticleTomatoman makes European debut
Europe’s first tomato-themed superhero is the focus of a new promotional campaign from Spain's Tomate La Cañada Níjar
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ArticleTrial for disease resistant citrus
Florida citrus grower Southern Gardens is preparing to begin trial plantings of genetically modified citrus trees, which are said to be disease resistant
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Food security ‘at risk’ from EU proposals
A fresh produce lobbying group has claimed the EU’s pesticide proposals could reduce crop protection products by 23 per cent across Europe
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Murcia’s crisis-hit citrus sector calls for aid
Asaja Murcia has called on the Spanish authorities to help ease the affects of soaring production costs on the region’s citrus sector
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Brazil’s port of Itajai reels from flood damage
Shipping lines look for alternative Brazilian ports after scope of damage to the port of Itajai becomes clear
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ArticleArgentine lemons ‘may have to wait’ for US access
A change in administration and the current global financial crisis could conspire to prevent Argentine lemons entering the US market this year
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ArticleRussian imports could suffer in current financial climate
The global financial crisis is expected to affect fruit imports into Russia, although the country remains a major global importer
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Discounters benefit from economic woes
Aldi and Lidl are benefiting from the current financial squeeze on households and are increasing their marketshare in the UK, reveals new figures
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ArticleSpain suspends Class 2 lemon sales
The country’s lemon sector has suspended sales of Class 2 products due to poor returns
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ArticleHortyfruta launches Lola brand
The Spanish interprofessional organisation has unveiled a new brand for Andalucía’s fruit and vegetables