Meldungen aus Europa – Page 3943
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Carrot conference on the cards
The sixth UK onion and carrot conference will take place this November with an international line-up of speakers and experts.
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East of England producers visit Western
Business Link, in partnership with Tastes of Anglia, organised a trade development visit to Western International Wholesale Market last week for a group of the region’s specialist food growers.
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Hortyfruta paying off for Andalusia
Andalusia’s fresh fruit and vegetable trade association Hortyfruta has said its work over the 2008-09 season is being recognised in major markets and has boosted fortunes for growers in the region, at a time when many others are suffering.
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ArticleNZ to share emissions model
New Zealand apple growers could soon be offering the results of their eight-month study into greenhouse gas emissions for the benefit of producers outside the country, in a bid to create common international standards for measuring the carbon footprint of an apple.
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WRAP issues online guide
The latest information on de-packaging equipment for food waste is available online, thanks to a review conducted by SLR Consulting Ltd on behalf of WRAP (Waste & Resources Action Programme).
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Pallet deadline extended
The timber pallets and packaging sector has been granted additional time to adapt to changes proposed to the ISPM 15 regime in Europe, after a successful submission to the European Commission by the European Federation of Wooden Pallet and Packaging Manufacturers (FEFPEB).
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Apple lessons to learn from recession
The retreat of an indulgent western society offers lessons and strategies for the apple industry, according to the August issue of the World Apple Report.
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ArticleIrish multiples issued warning
Multiples in the Irish Republic have been warned that excessive profit-taking will damage the country’s food industry, which supports 230,000 jobs.
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Potato growers face blight troubles
Potato growers could face a repeat of last August’s high blight pressure, so tuber protection should be the focus of programmes from here on, according to Bayer CropScience.
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ArticleSwiss importers suspected of fraud
Tomatoes and salads have reportedly entered the Swiss market under the guise of melons, as companies attempt to avoid higher taxes
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Trade issues GLA protocol warning
The Fresh Produce Consortium (FPC) has issued a response to the Gangmasters Licensing Authority (GLA) on its supermarket protocol, warning its focus should be on labour providers rather than users.
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ArticleNew promotion for Chilean Hass avocados
This year's marketing campaign is set to feature the UK's first ever Avocado Week, which is due to take place on 19-25 October
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ArticleCapespan gets creative
Capespan has held a ‘Create a Story’ competition for children in support of the Schools Fruit & Vegetable Scheme (SFVS) and healthy eating.
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ArticleNew CFO for Chiquita
The group has appointed Michael Sims to replace the outgoing Jeffrey Zalla as chief financial officer
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ArticleNFU attacks government on SPS
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has met with Jim Fitzpatrick, the minister for Food, Farming and Environment, to raise concerns over the handling of the Single Payment Scheme (SPS).
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ArticleCA and Coles in citrus drive
Citrus Australia is teaming with Coles to promote this season's citrus offering in the country
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Yorkshire research summit unveiled
Food and drink businesses in the Yorkshire and Humber region have been invited to help shape the future of skills and training within the industry at a summit this autumn.
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ArticleThe land of plenty
Marketed as the jewel in the UK food industry’s crown, Lincolnshire produces a substantial amount of the fruit and vegetables consumed throughout the country. Due to the county’s rich and fertile soils, it is the UK’s largest producer of potatoes and also specialises in brassicas, soft fruit, salads and peas. In the second of FPJ’s regional reports on Lincolnshire, Elizabeth O’Keefe clocks up more than 300 miles to take a further look at what the fresh produce industry in the county can offer.
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ArticleOn the road to recovery
Mangoes have not had an easy time of it since the recession hit the UK, but the market for the mainstream exotic is showing some signs of recovery. Anna Sbuttoni finds out more from growers and exporters in some of the major sources.
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ArticleTop-fruit sector pensive ahead of bumper UK crop
With top-fruit consumption on its traditional summer wane, the industry will be buoyed by the prospect of a particularly promising UK crop to kick start autumn and lift what has been a frustratingly stable market for suppliers and retailers alike. Alex Lawson reports.