Meldungen aus Europa – Page 3721
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Article'Doping' scandal hits Italian kiwifruit
Region of Lazio at centre of investigation into use of illegally produced substance Forchlorfenuron to encourage higher yields
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ArticleEU pesticide rules are 'major challenge'
Crop Protection Association says that the future growth of food exporters in developing countries could be impacted
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ArticleWealmoor takes Re:fresh top spot
Wealmoor landed the glittering top prize of the Fresh Direct Overall Produce Trader of the Year gong at last night’s Re:fresh awards ceremony.
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SHAFFE makes citrus forcast
The Southern Hemisphere Association of Fresh Fruit Exporters (SHAFFE) has forecast citrus production from Argentina, Australia, Peru, South Africa and Uruguay will be broadly in line with last
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ArticleFairtrade premium keeps South African growers on top
In the second of FPJ’s spotlights on the impact of Fairtrade, the Fairtrade Foundation homes in on South African top fruit
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ArticlePFN schemes pique interest among UK growers
UK food producers have traditionally lagged behind their European counterparts when it comes to registering their products under the EU’s Protected Food Names (PFN) Scheme. However, with former DEFRA secretary of state Hilary Benn backing the schemes when he toured New Covent Garden Market (NCGM) in December, it seems there is definitely scope for the UK to catch up with the continent when it comes to boasting about the unique heritage of its products. Laura Gould reports
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ArticleBritish and imported lines battle for UK share
The conundrum of British fruit and vegetables versus imported lines is causing confusion for consumers, ever since the debate over food miles evolved into a consideration of everything from environmental to economic factors, both at home and overseas. It seems that on the one hand, shoppers are keen to eat as locally as they can in an effort to protect the environment and support their own economy but at the same time, they enjoy year-round supply of a whole basket of fresh produce and are striving to support some of the poorest producer communities in the world. So where does this leave the fresh produce industry? Anna Sbuttoni investigates
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ArticleVegetable industry prays for sunshine to break through
The uncharacteristically cool spring has put the vegetable industry back as much as three weeks and demand for winter warmers is still going strong. As Spanish supply comes to an end, vegetable growers in the UK are willing the sun to come out. Elizabeth O’Keefe reports
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Time will tell if grow your own push can pay off
Only time will tell whether the sudden realisation by the retail trade that there is money to be made in offering consumers
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California stones face tough season
Stonefruit from the US state of California faces a tough season, with volumes of peaches, plums and nectarines forecast to rise slightly on last year to 46.8 million cartons.
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ArticleTory-Lib Dem government leaves industry wondering
As the first coalition government in 70 years sets to work in the UK this week, fresh produce companies have been left wondering how it will affect their business - particularly with wider European economic problems, most notably in Greece and Spain.
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ArticleCPMA president Dan Dempster to retire
Mr Dempster will step down from his position on 1 May 2011, but will provide services to the association for at least one year
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ArticleUS widens Chilean fruit access
The USDA has begun issuing permits for the import of fresh pomegranates and baby kiwifruit from Chile
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ArticleFruit Logistica countdown begins
The dispatch of exhibitor documents has officially kicked off the worldwide promotional, advertising and press campaign for Fruit Logistica 2011.
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ArticleOTC USA to receive South African grapefruit
Group will be one of the first companies in the US to take organic ruby red grapefruits out of South Africa
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ArticleFPC hosts GM technology meet
The potential role of GM technology in horticulture is the topic for a debate to be hosted by the Fresh Produce Consortium (FPC).
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ArticleObituary: Philip Palmer of importer DG Fruit Ltd
Philip Palmer of importer DG Fruit UK Ltd has died at the age of just 42.
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ArticleStonefruit sector "must act quickly"
Italian industry calls for closer coordination with retailers after disastrous peach and nectarine campaign in 2009
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ArticleIndian grape dispute ongoing
Although there are reports the Indian/EU grape crisis is easing, one exporter cannot see any light just yet