Meldungen aus Europa – Page 3760
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Gangmaster given hefty fine
A Southampton-based gangmaster has been sentenced for intentionally obstructing an officer of the Gangmasters Licensing Authority (GLA), after he was found to be housing Polish workers in unsafe conditions.
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ArticleWaitrose readies to Eat up chain
Waitrose is in talks to take over sandwich bar chain Eat as part of its extensive expansion plans.
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ArticleAustralia suspends US fruit
Australia has suspended imports of US cherries and table grapes, as quarantine authorities await the outcome of tests
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ArticleHumber Quality Foods extends range
Humber Quality Foods Ltd (HQF) has extended its prepared produce range with chunky cut carrots.
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Maersk close to breaking even
With freight rates increasing and an upswing in demand, Maersk Line’s CEO believes his company is close to breaking even
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ArticleTesco products hit India
The giant UK retailer’s products are being sold in India through a deal with the Tata Group’s retail arm Trent
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ArticleWOW! Micro Leaf looks at living lines
WOW! Micro Leaf is developing a range of living lines to add to its range of micro herbs and salads.
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ArticleTenderstem triumphs at Vitality Show
Tenderstem broccoli launched its refreshed brand and new website with a consumer sampling initiative at the four-day Vitality Show at London’s Earl’s Court last week.
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ArticleIrish firm ready to shake up UK salad market
Award-winning Irish food company Nature’s Best is looking to conquer the UK market with its Salad Shakers range.
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ArticleEMR launches post-harvest initiative
A major new horticultural research initiative is to be set up in order to strengthen the future of post-harvest research in the UK.
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Herbicide Harvest replaces Basta
Contact herbicide Basta has been replaced by Harvest, a dual-purpose contact herbicide and desiccation product.
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Environment campaign receives boost
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has learned that 89 per cent of farmers with Entry Level Stewardship (ELS) applications due to run out in July are indicating they will renew giving a boost to the Campaign for the Farmed Environment.
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Insect pollinating day announced
The Rural Enterprise Gateway (REG) is to take centre stage at a technical day looking at pollinating insects which could prove vital for agriculture and horticulture.
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ArticleTomato fun and games on new website
Moroccan tomato specialist Azura has launched a consumer-facing website in three languages for its fans across the EU, including those in the UK and Ireland.
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ArticleSA grapefruit aims for UK boost
A promotional campaign for South African grapefruit in the UK is to focus on educating consumers and highlighting the eating quality of modern varieties.
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Campden BRI announces testing seminar
Food research organisation Campden BRI is holding a seminar on improved, rapid food microbiology testing techniques
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ArticleBlackcurrants could help asthma sufferers
New research conducted in New Zealand by Plant & Food Research finds blackcurrants may have added health benefits
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ArticleExpert speakers sign up for FRESH
Delegates at FRESH2010 in St. Petersburg will hear from an exciting range of fresh produce industry professionals
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ArticleGlobalGAP assigns producers new number
GlobalGAP has introduced a GlobalGAP number (GGN) to identify each legal entity registered in the GlobalGAP database.
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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.