All articles by Steven Maxwell – Page 51
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Dole completes major asset sales
The US fresh produce company has announced the sale of California orchards and cultivated land in Hawaii as part of a debt reduction programme
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Canary Islands growers toast campaign gains
Canary Islands’ banana producers say they have successfully concluded the first phase of their ‘European Taste’ campaign
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German cherry crop worst in a decade
Country’s cherry yield expected to slump to 10-year low after low temperatures and heavy rains disrupted the fruit’s development
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Rewe’s Czech acquisition to be investigated
Rewe’s proposed purchase of Czech discount retailer Plus has been referred to Czech competition authorities by the EU
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Spanish citrus exports see earnings rise
Turnover increase comes in the wake of a historic fall in production, according to leading grower group Ava-Asaja
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Call for end to ‘cheap’ food
UK government report on food wastage could lead to pressure on retailers to curb bulk buy grocery deals
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Zenalco sees Spanish export rise
Auchan-owned Spanish fruit and vegetable exporter Zenalco has announced details of an impressive sales increase
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USDA approves Mexican guava imports
Mexican guava producers are set to gain entry to the US market after the USDA gave the fruit a clean bill of health
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Growers slam FDA "progress" claims
The US Food and Drug Administration has been criticised for its response to the recent Salmonella crisis, which was linked to tomatoes
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Spanish fresh produce export prices plummet
Spanish fruit and vegetables export prices have experienced a major fall in the first quarter of 2008, according to Fepex
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Spanish growers hail Morocco deal delay
Almerian growers group welcomes news of a postponement to a new EU-Morocco agricultural agreement
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Valencian growers battle Tristeza virus
The Spanish region of Valencia has pledged €1.5m to fight the spread of the citrus virus Tristeza in the province
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European Flavors at Fancy Food show
A project aimed at encouraging the consumption of European fresh produce makes its first appearance at top New York food show
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Vangelos confirmed as Sun World CEO
Leading US fresh produce company Sun World International has appointed Allen Vangelos as its permanent president and CEO
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US stores feel impact of Chilean strike
A leading US importer has revealed that Chile’s recent port strike has lead to an ongoing shortage of citrus and apples in US supermarkets
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Proexport warns over electrical rate rises
Spanish producer-exporter association Proexport has urged the Spanish authorities to extend an electrical rates deal for the horticultural sector
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New US berry marketer launched
Top softfruit growers from the US and Chile have launched Naturipe Foods, a joint venture they claim is the largest berry producer and marketer in North America
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Delay 'likely' for California table grapes
This year’s San Joaquin Valley table grape harvest is expected to be two weeks late, say media reports
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Mexican growers pledge safety scheme
With the fallout from the US Salmonella scare still fresh, tomato exporters in Sinaloa state, Mexico, are planning a new certification scheme for the country’s fresh produce sector
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Demand for Greek cherries blooms
Investments in new varieties and equipment appear to be paying dividends for Greece’s cherry sector, as demand increases in key markets including Germany, Russia and the UK