Meldungen aus Europa – Page 4176
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Tasmanian cherries dodge frost
Tasmania’s cherry crop was hit by frost last week, but the industry says prepared growers staved off significant damage
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Article25 years from 5 A DAY
Just 12 per cent of UK consumers are eating their 5 A DAY, according to the latest TNS Usage panel data, which concludes that the average intake of recommended fresh produce is 2.6 portions a day in this country.
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ArticleGM purple tomatoes offer health benefits
Scientists have expressed genes from snapdragon in tomatoes to grow purple tomatoes high in health-protecting anthocyanins.
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ArticleHonduras hit by tropical storm
Expected damage to crops in Honduras following tropical depression and subsequent floods could increase food shortages in the region
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ArticleScented flowers set to make comeback
Scented flowers are the next big trend to hit the UK market, according to the flower network Mavuno Group.
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ArticleBusiness Link offers free workshops
Land-based businesses across the South East have the opportunity to attend a series of free half-day workshops.
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Spanish exports take a tumble
Fresh produce export volumes from Spain during the first eight months of 2008 saw a marked slowdown after last year’s poor citrus harvest
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Net income down at Star Reefers
The reefer group has seen gross revenue and income drop compared with 2007
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ArticleChile plans big for Fruit Logistica
As the trade fair’s official country partner, Chilean growers and exporters see this year’s event as the ideal opportunity for self-promotion
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ArticleAgrexco forecasts Shiren export increase
The Israel-based exporter will ship increased volumes of its Shiren cherry tomatoes and mini plum tomatoes to key markets this season
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ArticleMexican grower buys ‘major stake’ in Canadian group
Michoacán-based Agricola El Rosal is reported to have purchased a significant amount of shares in Canadian grower-distributor Jem-D
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Purple tomatoes could aid cancer battle
A UK-based research team has developed a new tomato that could provide significant strides in fighting cancer and degenerative diseases
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ArticleBooths profits up 73 per cent
Northern supermarket chain Booths has reported a remarkable 73 per cent rise in full-year pre-tax profits, on sales up 5.4 per cent to £243.6 million.
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Ahold reports net sales upturn
The Netherlands-based retailer has seen sales increase in Europe and the US during the third quarter of 2008
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ArticleKeelings celebrates with giveaway
Irish soft-fruit grower Keelings has given away a brand new strawberry Mini Cooper to mark the fact that this year it has built a new 50,508sqm state-of-the-art strawberry glasshouse in North County Dublin.
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ArticleIndian shipping costs fall
Freight costs between India and the US and Europe have fallen dramatically as oil prices have plummeted
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ArticleCarrefour posts Q3 growth
The French supermarket group revealed that it was on track to meet its 2008 objectives after revealing positive third quarter results
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New body accredited for BRC global standard
SAI Global/EFSIS, the provider of food assurance solutions to the food industry, has become one of only two certification bodies to be accredited to undertake full and complete certification to the BRC Global Standard - Storage and Distribution.
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ArticleTulip crisis fears in the Netherlands
The Netherland’s iconic tulip fields may not bloom for much longer if EU proposals to restrict pesticide approvals are accepted, according to a report published by the Dutch Federation of Agriculture and Horticulture.
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ArticleNuvar begins to see potential
Kent grower John Breach and French counterpart Bruno Essner told FPJ at the National Fruit Show that their four-year breeding partnership - Nuvar - is beginning to produce varieties with good commercial potential.