Meldungen aus Europa – Page 3671
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ArticlePostcard | Ferrara
The recent Interpera 2010 meeting organised by Italian group CSO threw the challenges facing the global pear business into sharp relief
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Article'Unnecessary' EU banana checks should go
European Commission and FSA should lift "ridiculous" checks on imported bananas from Dominican Republic now, says FPC
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Home Office found wanting in produce scam
The Fresh Produce Consortium has slammed the Home Office response to its concerns over an escalating problem with fraud targeting the trade as “unsatisfactory”.
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ArticleSerious failings in UK trade uncovered
A major new report into the produce trade commissioned by government has uncovered serious failings in the UK produce supply chain.
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ArticleUS judge reverses Dole pesticide ruling
A judge in Los Angeles has overturned a ruling against food giant Dole which ordered it to pay US$2.3m to six Nicaraguan men
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ArticlePakistan exporters rue rate hikes
Although Pakistan has already shipped 50,000 tonnes of mangoes this season, exports are lagging behind last year’s levels
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ArticleHealth research boosts currant marketing
Research into the health benefits of blackcurrants are opening new doors for marketers of the berry
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Asia Fruit Logistica line-up strengthens
Dole Asia, PGI Valencian Citrus, DHL Global Forwarding and Cerozfrucht are among the latest companies and organisations to join the line up at this year’s Asia Fruit Logistica.
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ArticleHeligan boasts mini Cornish pineapple
The Lost Gardens of Heligan have cut their first pineapple of the season, grown using an authentic Victorian technique, which they calculate would have cost the equivalent of £10,000.
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ArticleElizabeth potatoes hit Asda shelves
Extra Special Elizabeth potatoes hit shelves for the fifth consecutives year when they reached Asda on Wednesday.
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ArticleMEPs urge supply chain transparency
New legislation is needed to ensure fair returns to farmers and growers and transparent prices to consumers, by enforcing fair competition throughout the food supply chain, an agriculture committee of MEPs said recently.
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ArticleColourful conclusion to schools competition
The county-wide Create a Fruit & Veg Masterpiece competition for schoolchildren reached its colourful conclusion as the brains behind the competition, Produced in Kent, hosted a fruity final and prize giving.
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Leafy salad growers set November date
The British Leafy Salads Association is holding its fifth annual conference on 24 November.
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ArticleLawyers in bee protection bid
The University of Greenwich has launched a new research programme to review the legal framework relating to bee conservation and biosecurity across the UK in a bid to protect these valuable crop pollinators.
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ArticleMassive Dutch fraud exposed
Dutch authorities have made nine arrests in a massive fraud investigation involving growers of strawberries, raspberries, asparagus and mushrooms.
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ArticleDole South Africa backs school scheme
As the FIFA World Cup continues, an important and lasting message is being carried to schools South Africa's Cape Province
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ArticleUK agrees to import regulation changes
Fresh Produce Consortium hails 'significant win' as import regulations for some traders look set to be simplified
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ArticlePotatoes hit the classroom
Potatoes have been the centre of classroom activity as thousands of Earlies, grown as part of the Potato Council Grow Your Own Potatoes (GYOP) project, have been unearthed.
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ArticleChile headed for kiwifruit shortfall
Volume to date is down on the pre-season estimate, although quality and conditions are reportedly good
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ArticleRed-fleshed apple launched in UK
Redlove, which is claimed to be the world's first red-fleshed apple variety, is reportedly being planted across Europe