Europe news archive – Page 324
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Caribbeans land EU funding
Caribbean Community (CARICOM), the body that deals with both international trade and social issues in the region, is to benefit from an injection of €165 million (£147.7m) in funding from the European Commission as part of its ongoing support for regional integration, which could impact positively on banana producers.
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ArticleACP anger at EU banana proposal
The EU’s proposed banana deal has been criticised by ACP governments, which fear for the livelihoods of their farmers
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ArticleApple market 'tough but improving'
Italian organisation Assomela publishes stock figures for November and forecasts a gradual improvement in the European market
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ArticleEU urged to revise standards change
Freshfel Europe and Areflh call on European officials to restore and maintain specific compulsory standards for fresh produce
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ArticleEuropean POs call for CMO extension
Fresh produce cooperatives from France, Italy and Spain come together to call for maintenance of current EU support to growers
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ArticleBrand Dossier | Pink Lady
The future of the Pink Lady brand depends on the introduction of new strains of Cripps Pink under tighter marketing controls
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EFSA releases health claim research
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has published its first series of opinions on the list of ‘general function’ health claims compiled by member states and the European Commission.
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ArticleFreshfel lobbies EU over China access
Organisation calls on China to be more open in terms of its fresh produce trading relationship with EU countries
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ArticleEuropean markets under huge pressure
Prices falling and returns under threat as market demand for fruit and vegetables slips and available volumes increase
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ArticleFrance and Germany grow again
Signs of a surprise return to economic growth in two of the eurozone's biggest economies, although several challenges remain
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ArticleEU apple market still under pressure
Early harvest and largely unchanged output of major varieties like Gala and Golden Delicious mean market pressure is unlikely to ease
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ArticleTopfruit forecast revealed at Prognosfruit
European apple production is expected to drop this year, with pear volumes set to rise, according to details released at the annual event
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ArticleEU approves agricultural promotions
The European Union is to contribute some €27.8m to 16 marketing programmes in 12 of its member states
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ArticleFairtrade produce sales soar in Europe
New study attributes increase in sales to growing retailer commitment and heightened consumer awareness
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ArticleEU revises produce marketing standards
Amended standards on 26 types of fruit and vegetable come into force, re-opening door to so-called 'wonky' products
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ArticleEU standards revision prompts new fears
Leading member of Italian trade suggests changes to marketing standards could lead to similar adjustment for top ten products
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ArticleMajor concerns over new EU standards
As the EC agrees to assess system's impact on the trade, industry players say framework will increase costs and create confusion
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ArticleNews Focus | Standards backlash
The European Commission's decision to alter the marketing standards on certain fruit and vegetables was met with criticism from the industry
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ArticleSpanish growers' anger over standards vote
Spain’s fruit and vegetable sector has voiced its anger over the EU vote in favour of scrapping produce marketing standards
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ArticleBacklash continues over EU marketing standards
The removal of standards on certain fresh produce has not been made with the sector's best interests in mind, says Freshfel Europe