Meldungen aus Europa – Page 3961
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ArticleKey Tech launches monitoring system
US-based group has introduced a new SmartArm for its Iso-Flo vibratory conveyors
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ArticleNew report confirms EU food safety
Findings in a recently-released study have shown that only a small portion of food in the EU contains pesticide traces over MRL's
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ArticleRSA citrus deal entering crucial weeks
South Africa’s summer citrus campaign in the US has got off to a strong start which bodes well for the rest of the season
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Farm shops on the rise
More than half of UK households are choosing to buy direct from the farm, according to the latest research from the National Farmers’ Retail and Markets’ Association (FARMA).
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Commission and Tesco clash
The battle between the Competition Commission and Tesco is hotting up, as the watchdog has re-issued its case for a competition test.
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BRC reports carrier bag success
Leading supermarkets and their customers have effectively halved the number of carrier bags handed out.
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ArticleDEFRA agrees environment deal
The farming industry has been entrusted with a voluntary agreement to take action to ensure farms support and protect wildlife and biodiversity by the government.
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Lord Rooker appointed as FSA chair
Lord Rooker has been appointed as the new chair of the Food Standards Agency (FSA) by the secretary of state for health.
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ArticleZespri sets kiwifruit loading record
Improvements in the supply chain have helped to streamline the country's kiwifruit export system, says the company
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ArticleLa Unió calls for break-up of Intercitrus
Valencia-based fresh produce association La Unió has urged the Spanish region’s government to withdraw funding to Intercitrus
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ArticleVal Nantais boosts fresh-cut salad output
Nantes-based cooperative Val Nantais is stepping up its production of fresh-cut salads, thanks to the construction of a new building
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ArticleMastronardi backs record-breaker
A teenage sailor, the youngest person to sail around the world, was supported on his journey by the fresh produce group
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ArticleSpanish “alarm” at potato oversupply
Spanish potato association Asonal has voiced its concern at the poor returns and a Europe-wide oversupply that are facing the sector
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ArticleSales stable at Super de Boer
The Dutch retailer has reported on "satisfactory" first-half results this week
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ArticleUK on a labour-intensive mission
While last summer the UK growing industry was dogged by a significant shortage of labour, this season the pressure is off due to an increase in the quota for the Seasonal Agricultural Workers Scheme (SAWS) and the effect of the global recession encouraging eastern Europeans to turn back to UK horticulture. However, despite this year’s relative abundance of workers, the long-term labour shortage issue still remains. Laura Gould reports.
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ArticleBritish berries shine
There are high hopes for home-grown raspberries and blueberries this season, thanks to innovative growing practices and sustained consumer interest. Doris Lee Butterworth talks to leading producers and examines the opportunities for the two fruits.
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ArticleTime goes Bayer
With the revision of EU directive 91/414/EEC looming, growers in Europe face the possibility of losing access to a wide range of pesticides vital to the survival of their crops. The directive has sparked suggestions from some that it will take the world’s chemical companies no time at all to come up with replacement substances. But as Laura Gould discovered when she visited the German headquarters of Bayer CropScience last month, nothing could be further from the truth.
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ArticleThe pesticide question: What is the next step for the industry?
Despite persistent lobbying, the EU regulatory system governing the use of all pesticides is undergoing a stringent tightening of its legislation, which could result in the loss of up to 85 per cent of conventional chemical substances. Elizabeth O’Keefe investigates and asks what steps the fresh produce industry should be taking in preparation.
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ArticleExotics traders in positive frame of mind for summer
The onset of summer has found the exotics sector in decent spirits, with prices strong and consumers looking to supplement the fruit bowl staples. The sector hopes this buoyant mood will continue as supplies remain plentiful. Alex Lawson reports.
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And then there were two, as new Sheriffs elected
The Fruiterers, along with City Freemen from other Guilds and Liveries, are summoned once a year to a Common Hall at the