Meldungen aus Europa – Page 4287
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MBE for CFA’s secretary general
Kaarin Goodburn, Chilled Food Association (CFA) secretary general, has been awarded an MBE for services to the food industry in the Queen’s 2008 Birthday Honours List.
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Growers vent anger at Assured scheme
More than 120 top-fruit growers vented their frustration, and tempers boiled over into direct anger, at a recent meeting in Kent, called to discuss the workings of the Assured Produce Scheme (APS).
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ArticleGarden supports national heroes
A fleet of London black cabs made an appearance at New Covent Garden Market on Tuesday, to mark a very special occasion for a group of our country’s true heroes.
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Carrot monitor introduced by BASF
Chemical company BASF and rural consultancy Adas sponsored a Sclerotinia monitoring system that has been set up to help carrot growers assess their disease risk and plan an effective control programme.
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Hat-trick of awards for Amcor
Amcor Flexibles and Spanish packer Agrovalle scooped the Innovation Award in the fruit and vegetable category at the 30th anniversary of the Alimentaria food and vegetable exhibition, held in Barcelona.
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Crunch highlights supply chain
The credit crunch is enhancing the importance of supply chain for retailers, according to Asda’s distribution director Ian Stansfield.
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ArticleLincs growers urged to take pride
Mark Tinsley, chairman of the Lincolnshire Forum for Agriculture and Horticulture, has urged the region’s food and flower industry players to “stand up and tell the UK, indeed the world, about this gem of a county”.
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ArticleTraders show charitable side
New Covent Garden’s annual dinner dance raised over £40,000 for charity last Saturday night, as more than 400 diners dug deep to support the market’s long-held chosen causes. And on Wednesday, a 5 a side tournament in honour of John Whymark was held in Beckenham
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Monsanto completes De Ruiter acquisition
Monsanto Company has completed its proposed acquisition of De Ruiter Seeds Group BV.
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ArticlePomegranate could help arthritis sufferers
A study has revealed that a daily glass of pomegranate juice could reduce inflammation in the body - one of the most common causes of arthritis.
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ArticleCoolness a must for Japanese fruit
The country is on a mission to present its unique fresh produce to the world and boost its exports
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ArticleLevy hike annoys growers
Growers are expressing their discontent with the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB), which only came into being on April 1.
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ArticleAlcampo unveils regional branding drive
The Spanish supermarket chain will promote a wide range products from Madrid for the first time over the course of the next two weeks
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ArticleMonsanto completes De Ruiter deal
Dutch vegetable seed division to serve protected-culture market, while Seminis serves open-field customers
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ArticleDeliveries resume as Spanish strike ends
Fresh produce volumes begin to return to normal as lorry drivers in Spain opt to call off industrial action
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ArticleSpanish haulier strike threatens exports
Potential losses for producers across Europe could be "huge" says leading stonefruit player
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Hospital food under fire
Doctors and medical staff need more education on nutrition if they are to effectively readdress priorities in hospitals, it emerged last week.
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ArticleDisney Garden adds Pixie Sweet peppers
Fresh produce marketer Imagination Farms extends its premium line with miniature snack peppers from Arizona
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ArticleSeeka profits halve as costs rise
Lower market pricing, rising costs and the increasing value of the NZ dollar has resulted in a considerable fall in profit for the group
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ArticlePort of Hamburg sets inland record
The volume of cargo shipped via inland waterways to and from the German port is set to increase further