Meldungen aus Europa – Page 4480
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House prices affected by plants
A recent survey by UKTV indicates that plant choice can dramatically affect house prices.
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ArticleMigrants report slated
A report on migrant workers in the UK has been criticised by the Association of Labour Providers as out of date.
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ArticleSainbsury's pea super
Sainsbury’s has become the first retailer to get fresh peas on its shelves this year, with the vegetables going on sale two week’s earlier than in 2006.
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ArticleDouble berry introduction for Redeva
Two new strawberry varieties have been launched by soft-fruit breeder Redeva, part of Redbridge Worldfresh, for this season.
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Veggies call for local backing
A call for more support for local produce has been made by the Vegetarian Society.
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ArticleStudy advocates growth through collaboration
Through collaboration, growers and farmers can generate value and gain scale required to raise finance and investment, a study suggests.
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Sainsbury's to add 100 c-stores
Sainsbury’s chief executive Justin King has said the retailer intends to expand its convenience store portfolio by 30 per cent over the next three years.
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PPECB chief fired
South Africa’s Perishable Products Export Control Board (PPECB) fired its chief executive.
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Survey shows green agenda
A MORI survey commissioned by the Royal Horticultural Society and the HTA has found that 87 percent of residents would do their bit to improve their environment with the support of their local council.
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ArticlePepper record for Arava
Israeli farmers in the Arava region have registered what is believed to be a world record yield of capsicum.
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Wild potatoes threatened
Wild relatives of plants such as the potato and the peanut are at risk of extinction, a new study suggests.
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ArticleTV launch for Sainsbury's
A TV campaign that showcases British produce has been launched by Sainsbury’s.
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HTA pushes for urban green
The HTA has met with senior officials in the Planning Directorate at the Department for Culture and Local Government (DCLG) to press the case for changes to the Planning laws to encourage more green planting in the UK, particularly in large scale urban and infrastructure projects.
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ArticleTesco goes green in responsibility report
Tesco has published its sixth Corporate Responsibility Review for the financial year 2006-07, with carbon emission reduction and local sourcing top of the agenda.
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ArticleSA launches airfreight consultation
The Soil Association has launched its ‘air freight consultation’, aiming to find ways of reducing the impact of organic air freight.
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ArticleMarks & Spencer raises banana bar
Marks & Spencer has become the first major UK retailer to stock 100 per cent organic loose bananas.
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ArticleMorrisons shines in latest TNS data
The latest TNS Worldpanel grocery market share figures, for the 12 weeks ending May 20, 2007, carry heartening news for Morrisons
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Eco-label may hit UK high street
A new eco-label could soon show the environmental damage caused by goods and services in shops, as part of a government carbon footprint project.
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ArticleThe last true market
UK new potato production has enjoyed near perfect conditions this season but, with the 2006 crop and imports still not cleared, and the Jersey offer in for a drawn-out season, UK growers are nervous about how the market will work out. Anna Sbuttoni reports.
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ArticleMaking the connection
Before A Year of Food and Farming in education kicks off in September, the team at Stockbridge Technology Centre (STC) has been gearing up to reconnect commercial farming with its environment and also with the next generation of consumers. Elizabeth O’Keefe met Graham Ward and his team to find out more about recent developments.