Meldungen aus Europa – Page 3033
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ArticleScotland forms Europe's largest agri college
Four Scottish colleges have merged to form Scotland's Rural University College (SRUC).
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ArticleNew MD of convenience for Morrisons
Morrisons has appointed group strategy director Gordon Mowat to the newly formed role of managing director of convenience.
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ArticleFresh face at MorePeople
Fresh produce recruitment agency MorePeople has appointed Denis Chamberlain as its new associate director.
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ArticleGlobalGAP set to issue new fruit & veg toolkit
International horticultural certification provider GlobalGAP has developed a new toolkit for assessing microbiological risks in the primary production of fresh fruit and vegetables.
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ArticleEx-Capespan man named boss at Lonrho
Ben Ward has been appointed chief executive of the agribusiness division of UK-based industrial conglomerate Lonrho, a key supplier of African fresh produce to markets around the globe.
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ArticleCo-op blueberries celebrate Fairtrade first
The Co-operative will switch all of its winter blueberries to Fairtrade from 25 November.
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ArticleThe Citrus Challenge
With North African citrus production multiplying, Spanish growers are fighting for their survival, according to Cítricos Valencianos’ Juan Bautista Juan Gimeno. Lisa Kjellsson reports
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ArticleCanaries flying high for new season
Canary Islands growers expect to benefit from a quality tomato and cucumber crop this year, although question marks remain over the products’ long-term viability, writes Steve Maxwell
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ArticleAvocados bounce back
Now a firm favourite among consumers, producers are looking to increase exports after a difficult year with the weather. Michael Barker reports
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Busy days at the FPC with overseas trips and banquets to attend - get your tickets now!
November will see us heading for warmer climes with a delegation of importers on a four-day visit to the Dominican Republic.
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ArticleM&S reaches GlobalGAP agreement
Marks & Spencer has agreed to share standards with international horticultural certification provider GlobalGAP, enabling fresh produce companies potentially to reduce the amount of auditing required in order to supply the group, Eurofruit reports.
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ArticlePink Lady 'better known than Granny Smith'
Pink Lady has become the best-known apple among women in the UK, according to new research by Ipsos Mori, supplanting Granny Smith at the top.
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Closer working is more vital than ever
There are a range of problems facing the various sectors of fresh produce at the moment.The fruit sector is facing up to the
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AnalysisTony Chambers: Can established food brands survive growing consumer appetite for healthier fresh food?
Today's consumers demand a wider choice of fresher produce for a healthier lifestyle, a trend which is sustaining despite
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Jazz and jam welcome autumn to the shelves
Should future horticultural authors ever decide to trace the 21st century history of the humble spud, the last few years will
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ArticleSoft-fruit sales defy the rain
Despite some concerns over growers’ profitability, sales of soft fruit continue to be strong and supermarkets are optimistic about the category’s future potential
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ArticleTractor hits top gear
Last week 12 years of farm-assured food was celebrated during Red Tractor Week, with new research highlighting the importance of quality production. FPJ finds out more
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ArticleNadorcott row rumbles on
Much is at stake as the South African citrus industry awaits the outcome of a challenge to Nadorcott plant breeders’ rights. Fred Meintjes reports
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Beetroot 'lowers blood pressure'
The British Heart Foundation claims beetroot juice can lower high blood pressure