All Europe articles – Page 352
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ArticleFighting to make fruit fun
Seasons may come and go, but I've now come to appreciate the Olympic games – and its message of 'faster, higher, stronger' – are very much for life. Our business may be all about quality, availability and price, but it also has to be fun
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ArticleBoost for European cherry production
This month saw the signing of an action designed to facilitate scientific collaboration and networking on European cherries
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ArticleICOP 2012 marks 20 years of GFA
Annual conference for European producer organisations set to reconvene in Brussels on 20-21 November
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ArticleSerbia blueberry exports top US$1m
Country's relatively young blueberry export sector has seen exports to EU and Russia more than double in past six years
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ArticleEuropean container imports slide
Volumes from regions such as Asia and North America are well down on the same period last year
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ArticleNew rules coming for sprouted seeds
The European Commission is set to table specific rules to ensure the safety of seeds and sprouted seed production
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ArticleEurope's apple and pear crops down
Apple volumes to fall below 10m tonnes for only third time in past decade, while pear forecast is smallest for 15 years
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ArticleEuropean apple crop 'below 10m tonnes'
Early indications point to significant fall in production across number of European countries following spring frosts
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ArticleDole Europe appoints new quality manager
Thomas Landwehr said to bring wealth of experience of dealing with technical and quality issues around Latin American produce
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ArticleAirfreight rates on the slide
Latest Drewry report shows that average rates on key trade lanes have fallen to lowest point for three years
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ArticleDutch apple and pear crop down by third
Productschap Tuinbouw publishes forecast suggesting major downturn in Dutch topfruit production due to recent frost
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ArticleGood weather boosts melon demand
Retail and wholesale prices reportedly strong across Europe as hot, sunny conditions keep consumer demand high
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ArticleTopsy turvy deal for Brazilian mangoes
Exports to the US market are likely to rise in 2012, while sendings to Europe have already fallen short of the mark
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ArticleBelgian apple and pear crop shrinks
Key northern European topfruit producer forecasts sharp downturn in apple output as well as major drop in pear supply
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ArticleFruitmasters auctions first new apples
Company sells first batch of apples for €23 per kilo, with the proceeds being donated to a Dutch children's cancer charity
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ArticleEuro could firm against the dollar
The euro is still at the forefront of investors’ minds, but with the US facing its own economic problems, concerns are being raised as the country's political stalemate remains unbroken
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ArticleRafael Llerena Sr dies
Rafael Llerena Sr, a prominent player in the reefer shipping sector over the past six decades and known to many in the international fresh produce trade, passed away last weekend, it has been confirmed.
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ArticleCogeca president Bruni steps down
Italian to relinquish his position as head of EU cooperatives group in order to focus on other commitments
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ArticleEuropean apple crop forecast trimmed
Italian association Assomela cuts initial forecast to around 10m tonnes following hail damage in parts of northern Europe
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ArticleQuality and price top EU demands
Priorities for consumers across all the European Union are quality and price, according to new Eurobarometer report