Meldungen aus Europa – Page 4460
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Defra to consult on emissions trading
Detailed proposals for the implementation of the UK’s emissions trading scheme for large organisations in business and the public sector were set out last week by then climate change and environment minister Ian Pearson.
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ArticleAMS keeps pace with strawberry demand
The gap between the end of the first UK strawberry crop and the start of the second crop has become more significant than usual as a resultt of bad weather this season, but production has so far kept up with demand.
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West Midlands' rural advantage
Advantage West Midlands has announced its plans for continued improvements in rural areas of the West Midlands over the next three years.
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ArticleGibbs pins T&G hopes on offshore growth
New Zealand’s largest top-fruit grower and marketer Turners & Growers is optimistic that it will increase profits this year, but voiced concern at the numbers of growers leaving the business at Friday’s agm.
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ArticleNFU speaks out against WTO agreement
NFU president Peter Kendall has expressed concerns over calls to achieve a World Trade Organisation agreement at any cost.
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ArticleFarming leader's dismay at Asda price
As supermarkets continue their domestic price war, the NFU has hit out at Asda for potentially putting the industry in jeopardy.
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Smith to take helm at Musgrave Great Britain
Musgrave Group Plc has announced the appointments of Philip Smith as managing director of Musgrave Great Britain and Martin Hyson as group business development director of Musgrave Group, with effect from September 2007.
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ArticleOakleaf gets new fleet
Bournemouth-based fresh produce importer, exporter and distributor, Oakleaf European, has taken delivery of its first 10-tonne refrigerated vehicle plus a refrigerated Citroen Despatch van on full contract hire from Petit Forestier.
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No truck for smoking ban
The smoking ban which came into force in England yesterday applies to any vehicle used for work, including lorries and vans, and there is no exemption for heavy goods vehicles with a sleeper cab.
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Ilex sees strong demand
Ilex Organics is reporting strong demand for its new range of liquid fertilizers, which have been certified by the Soil Association.
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ArticlePea production devastated by floods
Large parts of the prime pea growing area in the UK have been devastated by the recent floods.
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Drugs haul at fruit market
A drugs raid carried out at Blochairn Fruit Market in Glasgow last week had little impact on the actual market itself, according to sources.
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Artist wants houseplants
Artist Lisa Cheung is asking for people to lend their favourite houseplants, treasured shrubs or prized vegetables to form part of ‘Summer Palace’, a new artwork scheduled to be a major feature at the Southport Flower Show.
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Waitrose to launch foodie facebook
Waitrose will this week join the online social revolution by launching a “Facebook for foodies” to allow shoppers to swap recipes and discuss food trends on message boards.
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Rainbow Trust at Hampton
The Rainbow Trust children’s charity will be making its first appearance at the Hampton Court flower show this year.
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ArticleBrakes bought for £1.4bn
Brake Bros, the UK's largest supplier of food to the catering industry, has been bought by US private equity group Bain Capital for an estimated £1.4 billion.
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ArticleLow cost cooling for glasshouses
A recently introduced misting machine is being touted as a cheap and viable solution to the problem of how to keep glasshouses cool in summer.
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ArticleOrganic row rumbles on
Riverford Organics has entered the row sparked this week when it was revealed that the Prince of Wales had been axed as a supplier of carrots to Sainsbury’s.
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Bizerba listens and labels
Labelling specialist Bizerba has responded to customer requirements for integrated label dispensers with the launch of its LDI 160 in the UK.