Europe news archive – Page 328
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ArticleDemand 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
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EU ministers approve pesticide rules
The number of available crop protection products in the EU could be set to fall following an agreement regarding proposed changes to existing directives
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ArticleAbout the Fruitnet.com redesign
Fruitnet.com, the global fresh produce portal, has been officially relaunched following a major redesign. Mike Knowles, editor of Eurofruit Magazine, explains the reasons behind the overhaul and previews some of the site's main features
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ArticleZespri dismisses talk of possible takeover
Reports saying that Zespri could be taken over have been denied by the group
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ArticleSpanish anger over production costs
Over a thousand Murcian producers expected to take part in protest over rising petrol, fertiliser and electricity prices
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Pesticide plans could hit EU crops
Proposed changes to the availability of certain commonly-used pesticides could expose large portions of EU-grown crops
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Organic exports on the rise in Peru
US$160m worth of organic produce went for export last year
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Pest-free status for Brazil melons
USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service recognises 20 municipalities as free from cucurbit fly
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ArticleExport growth for Brazilian fruit
Higher sales of grapes and melons have driven exports in the past year, with the country now targeting new markets
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ArticleWUWM highlights retail markets
The first World Union of Wholesale Markets Retail Conference, held in Hamburg, outlined the crucial role of retail markets in Europe
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ArticleECPA blasts pesticides report
Greenpeace’s report into the world's five leading pesticide producers is no more than "populist action", says ECPA director general
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ArticleSafmarine welcomes new vessels
Two new ships have been named and will be added to the shipping group's West Africa-Europe trade lines
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ArticleChile labour disruption begins to ease
A four-day strike over workers' wages at the Port of Valparaiso in Chile has reportedly come to an end
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Berry campaign offers seasonal focus
A new soft fruit promotion for the UK market will highlight the seasonal qualities of domestic berries as well as those sourced in season from Chile and Spain
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ArticleUniveg boss outlines future challenges
Speaking at FRESH2008 in Antwerp, Hein Deprez spoke of the need to secure production and control of the supply chain
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ArticleAhold shows “continued good progress”
Income up, sales down for Dutch retailer during first quarter of 2008
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ArticleA game of two fresh produce halves
There’s something about the fresh produce trade that reminds me of football, believe it or not.
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EU food prices jump by 7.1 per cent
The EU and euro area have witnessed record annual increases in the price of food
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ArticleFour-year revision for GlobalGAP standard
Time given to adjust to newly implemented versions