Meldungen aus Europa – Page 4334
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Eating greens can cut lung cancer risk
An increased intake of green leafy vegetables may reduce the risk of lung cancer by 50 per cent, according to a new study from Spain.
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ArticleAlmerian peppers back on track
Incidence of pesticide residue exceedance in capsicum has fallen dramatically in Almería this season, as growers in the south-eastern region of Spain embrace biological control methods.
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ArticleUS stonefruit industry cautiously optimistic
Stonefruit growers stateside are cautiously optimistic about the upcoming season, but it is too early for the industry to peg any firm figures on crop volumes.
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Tesco threatens Ocado with legal action
Tesco has threatened to complain to the Advertising Standards Authority about online retailer Ocado’s latest ad campaign, according to The Daily Telegraph.
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ArticleChiquita reports banana price rise
Global banana giant Chiquita has reported significant year-over-year increases in banana prices in all markets for January-February 2008 on flat or lower volumes.
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NZ gets Fast Forward with funding
New Zealand’s horticulture industry is set for a funding boost from national government.
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ArticlePratts Bananas denies strike claims
Pratts Bananas md Robert Wells has moved to quash rumours of possible industrial action at the Luton-based firm.
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ArticleInnovation, innovation, innovation
The Dutch fresh produce industry is one of the most innovative, and Dutch salads are no exception to the rule. But is the industry losing its edge in the UK? Elizabeth O’Keefe uncovers the secrets behind the industry’s success, and looks at the obstacles it is facing.
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ArticleWatton goes beyond its roots
Watton Produce Company stands as a role model for the carrot and parsnip sectors, with its emphasis on new product development and its longstanding support of both the 5 A DAY initiative and the School Fruit and Vegetable Scheme. The Norfolk-based supplier was named Re:fresh 2007 English Village Salads 5 A DAY Supporter of the Year. Anna Sbuttoni visited its Norfolk site to catch up on the latest developments.
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Getting your terms straight is paramount
Adam Bernstein hosts the FPJ’s monthly spotlight on the legislation that affects your business, and how you can use it to your advantage. This month, Ben Hopps outlines problems that can arise with terms and conditions in contracts
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Keeping a smile on the industry’s face
February was both busy and eventful, with overriding plant health issues, to our consternation, spilling over into March still
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Shapley serves to strengthen JP Fresh marketing team
JP Fresh has appointed Giles Shapley, pictured right, as marketing and customer strategy manager in Dartford. Tommy Leighton talked to Shapley (GS) and colleague and marketing manager at JP Fresh, Dickon Poole (DP).
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ArticleTraders upbeat in face of annual supply hiatus
It is the usual story for stonefruit at this time of year, with southern-hemisphere fruit in the final throes of supply. But insiders are cautious about putting too fine an estimate on the upcoming northern-hemisphere season. Laura Gould reports.
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Display and presentation are at the root of sales
Surveying the shelves, there is no doubt that some products have greater visual advantages when on display than others.Root
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Will Labour take heed of labour?
I know it has been said before, but I am sure FPJ readers will forgive me for re-stating the obvious: the UK horticulture
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ArticleGlasgow market restructure to pull in £5m
Glasgow markets could be set to rake in £5 million worth of finance after Glasgow City Council agreed to form a limited liability partnership (LLP) to run its market services.
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ArticleNew recruit for JSTECH
J & S Technical Services (JSTECH) has appointed Simon Stell as sales manager to further expand sales of its sulphur products into the agricultural, horticultural, amenity and industrial sectors, and to develop new markets for its sulphur-based chemical products.
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Budget biofuel unease for NFU
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) welcomed the postponement of the increase in fuel duty in yesterday’s Budget, but has expressed unease at what appears to be a strong undercurrent of hostility to biofuels.
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Fresh produce good for the memory
Long-term consumption of fruit and vegetables can improve memory and reasoning skills, according to a study in the American Journal of Epidemiology.