Meldungen aus Europa – Page 3655
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ArticleSharp downturn in major apple varieties
European marketers will have smaller volumes of key varieties like Golden Delicious, Gala and Jonagold to play with in 2010/11
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ArticleEU pear production down across the board
Not one of the European Union's major pear varieties is forecast to show an increase in terms of volume this season
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ArticleAlmeria buoyed by better prices
Improved prices compensate for weather-hit campaign, which saw tomato and pepper volumes fall substantially
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ArticleCitrus leads RSA's exports to Russia
During the past eight years South African citrus exports to Russia have increased by close to 500 per cent
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ArticleRetail Focus | Germany
Fruitnet.com takes an in-depth look at the latest developments in the German retail market
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ArticleTomato growers suffer mixed fortunes
Tomato growers are enjoying mixed fortunes this season, with UK producers enjoying a strong season despite varying light levels, but many Dutch growers struggling with excessive heat.
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ArticleA viable energy resource?
The coalition government’s support of biomass projects using anaerobic digestion has attracted considerable attention and provides opportunities for the fresh produce sector. Here, Jacqui O’Keeffe, projects partner at law firm Howard Kennedy, considers the options
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ArticleTrading places
High volatility in the global financial markets means importers have had to develop new levels of expertise in currency trading. Michael Barker reports
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ArticleBradford’s wholesale market shows commitment to success
The tale of Bradford’s wholesale market is not the usual one of struggle: the units are full, the tenants work together for the common good, the relatively new building that houses the fruit and vegetable companies is being continually refurbished and independent retailers - their main customers - are still booming. Elizabeth O’Keefe finds out more
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How times change: Ashton recalls 25 years of berry success
BerryWorld procurement director Dave Ashton has been a lynchpin in the soft-fruit company’s operation since its inception 16 years ago. Alex Lawson caught up with him to discuss 25 years in the produce trade
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ArticleWater fears for parched UK vegetables
Home-grown vegetables are thirsty following a sunshine-filled summer and very little rainfall in some of the major producing areas of the UK, leaving fields in need of some extra irrigation and growers fearful of what it could mean for their margins. Anna Sbuttoni reports
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FPC lobbying sees results, now time for a holiday
Nibbling my way through remarkably good strawberries in a marquee in a field in Kent and oddly enough for the South East this
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Can mushrooms overcome challenges of generic PR?
I was delighted to see that the UK and Irish mushroom industries have found the key to unlocking EU promotional joint
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Fresh cut takes centre stage in the summer of sunshine
The mass of summer fruit combined with the spell of hot weather must have been a blessing for the expanding fresh-cut sector.
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GCA is finally here, but will it really work?
The establishment of a Groceries Code Adjudicator (GCA) will be widely welcomed in the fresh produce industry. With the
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ArticleBlood pressure link to chilli peppers
Turning up the heat on your tastebuds with chilli could have a healthy, calming effect, according to new research.
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ArticleGras growers overcome tough stint
British asparagus growers have managed to drive uptake for their product despite some of the toughest trading conditions for a generation.
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ArticlePakistan floods cause price spike
The price of fruit and vegetables has jumped in Pakistan after two weeks of torrential rain destroyed a large area of crops
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ArticleNZ fruit growers reject levy rise
Fruit growers in New Zealand have rejected a proposed levy increase that would have helped fund umbrella body Horticulture NZ
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Asiafruit Congress strengthens offer
The Asiafruit Congress 2010 has secured the sponsorship of some of the global industry’s biggest players.