Meldungen aus Europa – Page 4409
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NFUS appeals system moves a step closer
The NFU Scotland is celebrating as one of its campaigns has moved a step closer to fruition.
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ArticlePotatoes winning cancer battle
Potatoes contain so many cancer- and heart disease-fighting chemicals that they could rival broccoli, spinach and brussels sprouts for health benefits, according to scientists from a US research agency.
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Australia apple high
The price of apples in western Australia has hit a five year high after a heat wave in the region destroyed as much as thirty percent of the crop, according to reports from Foodweek online.
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Canadian harvests apple world record
An apple-picking veteran from the Canadian province of Quebec has harvested his way to a Guinness world record.
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T&M to increase fruit range
Thompson & Morgan has announced that it will be increasing its fruit range for the 2008 season to include small container and patio fruit varieties.
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ArticleBramley sizes up, and down
This year’s Bramley crop is expected to weigh in at 51,000 tonnes, roughly the same volume as last year, despite a smaller average size profile.
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ArticleBPOA makes Four Oaks debut
The British Protected Ornamentals Association’s transformation from its former guise as the British Pot and Bedding Plant Association is complete, after the organisation officially launched at the recent Four Oaks trade show.
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ArticleFinger limes reach out to UK
An unusual lime variety that dates back more than 200 years pulled in the crowds at Asia Fruit Logistica, in Bangkok, last week.
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Baltfruit to bolster IFE Moscow
Russian importer Baltfruit has been confirmed as the official sponsor for the second edition of IFE Fresh Produce, which will take place on 23-25 October at Expocentr, Moscow.
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Hop growers stay positive
Weather variability and the torrential rains, particularly in the West Midlands in June and July, has dampened what would otherwise have been a very good year for some of the major English hop varieties.
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Spud storage issues cause for concern
Potatoes are likely to suffer storage rot this season due to climatic issues, is the stark warning from experts at the Central Science Laboratory (CSL), who have been monitoring disease levels during the season.
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Ukraine carrot prices up
A report has indicated that carrot prices in the Ukraine are 50 to 60 percent higher than at the same time last year.
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West Sussex opens its doors
As part of its 80th anniversary celebrations, members of the West Sussex Growers’ Association will be holding open days where consumers will be able to get hands-on and find out how fresh produce and plants are grown.
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ArticleMorrisons results should stack up
City analysts are predicting decent results from Bradford-based supermarket chain Morrisons on Thursday, despite signals of a sales slowdown in recent months.
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ArticleNFU condemns EU on pesticides
The NFU has once again condemned EU plans to impose new crop protection controls, calling them "disproportionate, impractical and highly bureaucratic".
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John Woods debuts at Four Oaks
John Woods made its first public appearance as an independent business at the recent Four Oaks trade show.
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ArticleAustralian avo exporters eye up UK
Exporters down under are pushing to open the market for Australian avocados for the 2008-09 season.
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ArticleFresca unveils revolutionary glasshouse project
A joint venture agreement between Fresca Group and three Dutch salad crop growers heralds the opening of the UK’s biggest ever glasshouse development.
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ArticleNFU carries on SAWS fight
The NFU has written to the Home Office to highlight the concerns of the horticulture industry for the availability of labour ahead of next years harvest season.
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ArticleProduce World-Marshalls merger on cards
Produce World and Marshalls have confirmed they are in merger talks, with any potential deal subject to a successful conclusion to negotiations and contracts.