Meldungen aus Europa – Page 4499
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Welsh gras first at Asda
Asda is selling asparagus produced in Wales at one of its stores in the principality for the first time.
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ArticleBlackberries to be novelties
A UK food researcher is exploring the potential development of new, innovative uses of blackberries in foods
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ArticleHDC to link up with EiC
The Horticultural Development Council (HDC) is working with the industry’s Eat in Colour (EiC) campaign and will lobby government to improve fruit and vegetable consumption in schools.
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ArticleSchool report was flawed
The department of health (DoH) has issued a statement rebutting suggestions in a national newspaper that the School Fruit & Vegetable Scheme (SFVS) is failing and in danger of being curtailed.
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ArticleBright outlook for California
After a couple of seasons of poor production, the Californian cherry industry is now looking forward to a great year that should restore the fruit to its former glory in the minds of trade and consumers alike. Elizabeth O’Keefe finds out the prospects for produce set to make its way to the UK this season.
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ArticleACS to meet Competition Commission
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) is set to state its case to the Competition Commission in June after its appointment in May was postponed.
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ArticleThe gentle touch
FPJ ran a review of the fresh produce industry in 2006 at the end of last year and, in the round-up of highs and lows, female faces were conspicuously absent from the six-page spread. To put the record straight, Anna Sbuttoni caught up with some leading ladies for some long-overdue recognition.
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ArticleBrits need spears
British asparagus growers are enjoying a golden period, with sales rocketing 60 per cent in the last two years. Coupled with this year’s earlier start, due to more crops being grown under cover, and anticipated higher volumes, the sector is in a buoyant mood. Doris Lee Butterworth reports.
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ArticleThe equity card
Tommy Leighton talks to four people in fresh produce about their views on the compatibility of private equity and fresh produce.
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A good time to bury bad news
During this election time, as French citizens clutched their radios, goggled at their TV sets or tapped feverishly at their
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Lessons learned at conferences
With the Re:fresh conference scheduled for next week and a full house expected, I am put in mind of a question which I was
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School of thought that serves no-one
It would appear the School Fruit & Vegetable Scheme (SFVS) has moved up the political agenda, judging by the two damaging
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Plant Protection Congress to focus on food safety
'How safe is our food and who do you trust to provide the answers?' looks to be the key question at this year’s XVI International Plant Protection Congress in Glasgow.
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NWF statement on recalled salad bags
Natures Way Foods has issued a statement in the wake of the decision to withdraw bags of imported mixed leaf salads from Morrisons.
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ArticleOnions tough in India
Onion growers in Bangalore, India are having a tough time of it at present, according to the India Times.
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ArticleProduce to battle worst-ever traffic jams
Fresh produce delivered by road this weekend will have to battle through the worst May Day Bank Holiday traffic jams ever.
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ArticleOutstanding start to year for Fresh Del Monte
Fresh Del Monte Produce has reported that its first quarter profits more than tripled thanks to improved operations and gains from the sales of certain business units.
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SCRI to host open day
The Scottish Crop Research Institute at Invergowrie will be opening its doors in June to welcome families for a farm open day.
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ArticleSoft citrus in tight spot
The easy-peel citrus market in the UK is going through a shortening in the supply situation as the effects of rainfall in Argentina make themselves felt.
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ArticleThe Co-operative strikes deal with CHEP
The Co-operative Group has signed a reusable plastic container (RPC) contract with pallet and container pooling specialist CHEP, allowing a potential volume of six million RPC movements annually.