Europe news archive – Page 303
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ArticleEvery Crumb Counts for Freshfel
European Fresh Produce Association has announced the launch of a joint declaration to address the problem of food waste
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ArticlePaterson: Europe must adopt GM
UK must become global leader in genetically modified crops, according to British environment secretary Owen Paterson
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ArticleLaser labelling gets EC approval
New labelling technique for fruit could spell the end for adhesive labels
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Berries, bees and boardroom goodbyes
Podcast: Listen now to fresh produce news analysis in the latest instalment of the Fruitnet.com Audio Edition
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ArticleGrowth predicted for blueberries
The global blueberry market could grow up to 500 per cent over the coming years, according to a new report
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ArticleEcuador losing market share
Aebe claims Ecuadorean banana exports are failing to compete due to unfavourable marketing conditions and rising internal costs
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ArticleNew efforts to combat potato rot
The UK government has introduced new import measures to prevent the spread of potato ring rot
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ArticleLandmark red tape package welcomed
Grower groups voice approval for EC measures to drastically reduce the plant health regulatory burden
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ArticleBerry markets expanding worldwide
Expansion of strawberry and blueberry markets expected across all markets until at least 2017, according to new data
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ArticleDPA ruling could be 'disastrous'
The European Commission's decision to lower the MRL of DPA could lower topfruit exports, according to experts
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ArticleEC to ban three neonicotinoids
The European Commission has voted to press on with plans to ban three controversial neonicotinoids
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ArticleFarming minister urges calm over neonics
Minister David Heath confirms DEFRA is looking at new ways to safeguard the UK's bee population
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ArticleSting in the tail
The debate over neonicotinoids shows no signs of fading with celebrities, including Elizabeth Hurley, now backing a ban
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ArticleEuropean imports of NZ kiwifruit decline
Import reduction of nearly one quarter in three years reflects decreasing kiwifruit consumption in Europe
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Agrícola Famosa acquires melon land
Brazil’s leading melon supplier will now offer fruit during March, April and May in addition to its usual winter supply
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NFU calls for new EU supply chain legislation
Peter Kendall, president of the NFU, has called on the EU to focus on stamping out unfair supply chain practices
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Stable year for Costa Rican bananas
Central America’s key supplier anticipates steady performance, while banana marketing conditions vary across the world
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ArticleEU and South Africa air citrus concerns
Potential ban on the horizon for exports of RSA citrus to EU, with concerns mounting over implications for Australia
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Mr Fruitness's 10 recipes of success
Tights-clad fresh produce superhero Mr Fruitness has been at Fruit Logistica in Berlin this week emphasising the taste credentials of fruit and veg.
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DPA vote postponed
The EU standing committee on the food chain and animal health postponed its vote on the derogation of active post-harvest substance diphenylamine (DPA) last Friday. The committee will meet again in February, when a decision on the substance used by apple growers worldwide will again be on the agenda.