Meldungen aus Europa – Page 4450
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Crunch time for schools scheme
Schoolchildren’s eating habits have been a constant source of discussion in the past few years, with the profile of what
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ArticleQataris make bid for Sainsbury's
As widely expected in the City, Sainsbury's has been approached by a Middle Eastern investment fund about a possible £12-billion takeover.
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Baby AVA educates
Angus Soft Fruits is working in partnership with Sainsbury’s and the Royal Horticultural Society to educate children about the benefits of strawberries through its children’s fruit range, Baby AVA.
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FTA warns lorry drivers
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has warned lorry operators to ensure that vehicles presented for the annual HGV test are fitted with sideguards.
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ArticleKids get cooking
Schoolchildren from the local Milverton Primary school in Leamington Spa were on stage at this year’s Royal Show as part of Sainsbury’s healthy eating cooking challenge ‘Active Kids Get Cooking’.
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Gwyther attacks wages board
HTA director general David Gwyther has launched a furious attack on the Agriculture Wages Board after the AWB ratified much-criticised proposals for a new wages order.
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Onions suffer the weather
Set onion crops are suffering badly and the outlook for the harvest is poor, according to Tim Wigram, chairman of the British Onion Producers Association (BOPA).
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ArticleAgrexco exports get a boost
Israel’s primary fresh produce exporter, Agrexco, plans to export 10 per cent more fresh produce in the upcoming season.
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ArticleHarvest Salads scoops innovation prize
Hull-based firm Home Harvest Salads has won The Business Innovation of the Year Award at the 2007 National Business Awards North East of England regional programme.
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Apple crop on the up
The overall crop of both dessert and culinary fruit looks set to be between 12 percent and 20 percent higher than last year, according to initial crop estimates from English Apples and Pears.
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ArticleGreen film shows polytunnel promise
Growers living in sensitive areas where residents complain about polytunnels could be set for a boost after new trials into the feasibility of green film suggested they may be commercially viable.
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ArticleJekka tops at Hampton Court
Jekka’s Herb Farm was celebrating at the recent Hampton Court Flower Show after it collected the Tudor Rose for Best Exhibit in the Floral Marquees.
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Fruit and veg firm closes after 30 years
Frank and Dorothy Carruthers have closed down their fruit and vegetable business, Market Place, in Workington, Cumbria after more than 30 years.
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ArticleColegrave to acquire Bordon Hill
Ball Colegrave is set to acquire plug plant producer Bordon Hill Nurseries, subject to due diligence.
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Grapefruit linked to cancer threat
Eating grapefruit can increase the risk of breast cancer by almost a third, according to a new study.
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Chiquita enjoys the chase
Chiquita enjoyed a day out in the London sunshine on Sunday supporting the Leukaemia Research Fund (LRF) through the London Chiquita Bananaman Chase 10K at Regents Park.
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Growers warned to REACH for the rule book
Growers are being warned not to fall foul of the recently introduced REACH regulations, and are being urged to check the provenance of any finished products that may contain hazardous chemicals.
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Asda in carbon-neutral research
A new study has shown that a low carbon and carbon neutral fresh produce supply chain is economically viable.
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ArticleBCGA cranks up promotional drive
The British Carrot Growers Association is cranking up its drive to help defeat obesity in the young and promote a healthy diet.
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HDC reveals four berry prospects
The HDC has revealed the results of its summer fruit raspberry variety trial.