All Europe articles – Page 402
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ArticleRussian recovery brings fresh promise
Speakers at FRESH2010 in St Petersburg predict economic recovery will boost the market for imported fresh fruit and vegetables
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ArticleEU organic logo needs support
IFOAM EU group president Christopher Stopes has argued that the new organic logo requires investment to make it a success
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Policy-makers ask who needs the CAP?
National delegates of young farmer organisations from across Europe gathered in Brussels on 7-8 April at their general assembly and met with EU policymakers to address the issue of post-2013 Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) reform.
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EU approves £20m UK farming crisis fund
A temporary UK scheme to grant limited amounts of aid of up to €15,000 (£13,214) to UK farmers affected by the economic crisis has been approved by the European Commission.
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ArticleChiquita announces Danone tie-up
Chiquita has formed a joint venture with Danone to market a range of fruit-based beverages in Europe
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Wonky produce ban proposals quashed
An attempted revolt against new laws on the sale of misshapen produce in the EU has failed, with a ban on such products averted.
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ArticleEuropean marketing standards appeal fails
Motion to reinstate ban on so-called 'wonky' produce defeated as MEPs concur on the protection of geographical indications
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ArticleDole plots steady growth in Europe
Eastern countries likely to feature prominently in group's expansion plans during the coming years, says head of Dole Europe
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EU forum raises food security concerns
The Forum for the Future of Agriculture (FFA2010) has called on European leaders to urgently tackle climate change and food security challenges ahead of fears over the widely referenced 2050 target.
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EU demands countries return cash
A total of €346.5 million (£305.2m) of EU farm money improperly spent by member states is being claimed back by the European Commission, with a significant chunk heading from the UK.
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Country of origin gets EU green light
Europe has moved a step closer to clear country-of-origin food labelling after lobbying from the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) in Brussels.
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ArticleEU orders repayment of farm funds
The EU is reportedly set to claw back some €346.5m of agricultural funds unduly spent by Member States
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ArticleCapespan predicts strong grape market
Prices in Europe "at levels not seen for many years" due to shortage of Chilean product and strong demand in other markets
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ArticleDole Europe acquires Green Vision stake
Company underlines its commitment to the European fresh convenience trade by purchasing a share in Swedish group
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ArticleTotal Produce in new Egyptian venture
Group's berry research and development arm Redeva establishes "new and unique" association with Egyptian growers
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ArticleMaersk Line reiterates rate restoration plan
Shipping group to bump Mediterranean and Transatlantic rates in April
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ArticleNew EC produce chief pledges support
Emmanuel Jacquin says Commission will continue to help Europe's fresh fruit and vegetable producers and marketers
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ArticleWAPA publishes apple and pear forecast
Southern Hemisphere apple production set to remain more or less the same as last year, while predicted pear volumes plummet
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ArticleNew EU organic logo chosen
The European Commission has announced the winning EU organic logo, which will appear on pre-packed organics from July
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ArticleFruit Logistica 2010: Day Three Digest
More stories from the show floor during the final day of this year's Fruit Logistica trade exhibition in Berlin, Germany