Europe news archive – Page 295
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Better returns predicted for EU apple growers
Analyst tells Prognosfruit that conditions are set up for improved returns in the coming season
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US grows European sweet potato market
Growers have increased acreage for 2015 season following ‘rapidly growing’ European demand
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Potato firm invests £1.25m in factory
Northern Irish potato supplier with strong export focus has said new facilities will enable it to cater for European market
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Greece is still the word on finance front
Moneycorp analyst Chris Redfern on the latest goings-on in the currency markets as the situation in Greece continues to twist and turn
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Table grapes see robust growth
It’s been a ticker-tape quarter for the grape category, with both volume and value sales growth. Meanwhile, fringe import nations are stepping up their UK supply
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Sales surge for South African sharon fruit
The country has doubled its shipments to the US and is poised to sell more than 1,000 tonnes at home for the first time
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First Citrus Black Spot interception of season made in UK
Despite this, key South African citrus figure believe there is now more understanding in Europe on risk mitigation being done by South Africa
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Bailout nears, uncertainty remains
Fears of a Greek exit from the EU won’t go away until a new bailout deal is reached, with exporters facing an uncertain future
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EU should 'stamp out' abusive retail relations
Copa-Cogeca claims EU legislation is needed to force retailers to treat suppliers fairly, as voluntary systems are not enough
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EU ambassador reportedly issues Ghana veg warning
William Hannah is said to have claimed veg production in the African nation must be improved, and called for urgent action to be taken
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Controversial TTIP creates division
The mooted deal to facilitate trade between the EU and the US has faced major public opposition, but what are the real opportunities and risks for the food industry?
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NZ school scheme has ‘normalised’ eating fresh produce
New Zealand’s scheme to provide schoolchildren with one fruit per day has had multiple benefits, EGEA conference hears
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Fresh produce ‘should receive more EU subsidies’
‘Discrimination’ against European fruit and vegetable sector that receives fraction of CAP budget needs to be reset, EGEA delegates told
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WUWM partners with FAO to tackle food waste
New partnership aims to plug ‘information gap’ about food waste at wholesale level through better logistics and communication
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GlobalGAP sees rise in certifications
The body has reported an increase in the number of farmers achieving certification, with surges from Kenya and India
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Produce firms ‘not prepared’ for water scarcity
Chiquita Brands and Fresh Del Monte among global food companies examined in new report on future water scarcity
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Veg marketers must meet Gen Y demand
EVS2015: New ideas and new ingredients required in vegetable trade in order to capture attention of new breed of consumers
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Markets converge for campaign launch
The Love Your Local Market campaign is rapidly growing into an international movement, with 16 countries so far getting involved
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More flat peaches in Europe in 2015
Europêch figures show massive percentage rise in the volume of flat peaches being produced in Europe, especially Spain
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EC releases €130m in marketing grants
New funding has been awarded to 41 marketing campaigns, with an emphasis on programmes outside of the EU