Meldungen aus Europa – Page 4453
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Dinner on the move in 2008
To help us celebrate the 62nd anniversary of the FPC’s annual dinner and dance, we are delighted to announce the guest
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ArticleDamp, but not downhearted
Despite an early closure due to terrible weather and consistent whispers that it had changed for the worse, the Royal Agricultural Show undoubtedly provided three days of entertainment for exhibitors and visitors. Elizabeth O’Keefe went along to the show to see what it had to offer to the fresh produce industry.
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ArticleTreading water
Laura Gould takes a look at water footprint, an issue that could become increasingly pertinent over the next few months as finding sustainable sources of high-quality water becomes an increasingly tough challenge for the fresh produce industry.
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ArticleMagic returns to mushroom sector
Having endured a long period of uncertainty, producers are feeling encouraged by higher retail prices and the uneven balance between demand and supply. Doris Lee Butterworth reports.
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ArticleBramley legend steps down
Bramley legend Ian Mitchell is stepping down as chairman of the Bramley Campaign after 16 years in the role.
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Destructive moth found in California - again
The destructive Light Brown Apple Moth has been found again in California, although it has not yet been traced in Central Valley.
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New NZ plant database
A new free-to-use insect and host plant database has been established to help both professionals and amateur in their research into native plants and ecosystems.
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ArticleWTO launches banana investigation
The World Trade Organisation (WTO) today launched a panel to investigate whether the European Union (EU) has upheld a prior verdict against its banana import rules.
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Morrisons swaps Sirs, as Ian replaces Ken
Sir Ian Gibson has been confirmed as the successor to Morrisons’ outgoing chairman Sir Ken Morrison.
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Kwik Save franchisee trades on
Since Kwik Save went into administration last week, one fresh produce franchisee has been trading through a fire escape at one of its stores.
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ArticleRaspberry leaders named
The HDC has revealed the results of its summer fruit raspberry variety trial.
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Fruit and veg scheme ineffective, says report
A study published today suggests that the government’s £42 million free school fruit and veg scheme has failed to impact positively on children’s nutrition.
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King keeps his crown at Sainsbury's
Sainsbury’s shareholders voted in favour of the firm's remuneration report at the annual agm yesterday, despite complaints from some quarters about executive pay.
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ArticleSainsbury's named top Bramley retailer
The top contributions to the Bramley apple sector were honoured in the fourteenth annual Brammy Awards last week.
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School meals future in jeopardy
Children are shunning healthy meals across the UK, leading to fears the school meal service could collapse.
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ArticleEcotech appoints Ian Angus
Glasshouse equipment manufacturer Ecotech has announced Ian Angus as its new general manager.
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ArticleCommission recognises retail power divide
The Competition Commission (CC) has identified a 13 per cent buying price advantage for superstores over other players in the grocery retail industry.
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ArticleCook Bus visits STC
The Yorkshire Cook Bus made a stop at Stockbridge Technology Centre last week, with more than 100 pupils from the local area getting involved in both harvesting crops and cooking.
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ArticleSuperfood claims to be banned
Products that award themselves the status of ‘superfood’ will be banned under new EU rules that came into effect last week, unless the claim can be proven.