Meldungen aus Europa – Page 4513
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Sweet set-up for Scott's in UK
A leading supplier of US sweet potatoes has established a base in the UK. Scott Farms Inc of North Carolina set up the base in Honeybourne, Evesham.
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Food NW replaces promotional bodies
The Northwest Food Alliance and Northwest Fantastic Food Partnership have been merged to create one food and drink body for the region.
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ArticlePomegranates outperform produce rivals
The pomegranate market is outperforming the total fruit and vegetable market by far, with growth being driven by more shoppers buying the fruit, which is now dubbed a superfood.
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HDC announces strawberry trial results
The HDC has announced the results of a 60-day strawberry trial.
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Freak weather hits Israeli stonefruit
Severe hail in Isarel’s eastern Galilee region has caused heavy damage to stonefruit orchards in the area surrounding Rosh Pina.
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ArticleFootballers reveal fruity faves
Three Newcastle United footballers have revealed their favourite fruits ahead of the World Cancer Research Fund’s (WCRF) Fruity Friday event on May 25.
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ArticleBSF/NFU share tunnel vision
British Summer Fruits (BSF) has linked up with the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) in a bid to get some clarification on polytunnel policy.
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ArticlePlanting begins at Cornerways glasshouse
Tomato planting has begun at the new British Sugar greenhouse in Wissington, Norfolk in what is thought to be the UK’s largest project for reusing heat and CO2.
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ArticleApple popularity surge
Apples are enjoying a resurgence in popularity on the UK market, pulling ahead of overall supermarket sales levels and notching up price inflation for the first time in three years.
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The farm that specialises in everything
For one north west grower, ‘diversification’ has become his specialty.
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EU tariff removal welcomed
The European Union's (EU) decision to remove all remaining quota and tariff limitations on access to its market for all African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) states was welcomed by the region's chief trade negotiator. But bananas were left out of the agreement, which is a cause for concern.
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ArticleSealed and delivering
Sealed Air is making strides in the soft-fruit packaging industry and, with a firm knowledge of the sector under its belt and some new products up its sleeve, the US corporation means business. Anna Sbuttoni visited its plant in Poole.
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ArticleBelgians get an edge
Over the past couple of years, Belgian fresh produce has transformed its reputation from the Netherlands’ poor relation by turning its attention to environmentally friendly production and quality development. Although the majority of its exports are to France, Belgian salads are gradually reaching the UK and competing on an equal footing with Dutch product. Elizabeth O’Keefe reports.
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ArticleKiwis up to the challenge
As the first vessels of New Zealand top fruit arrive in the UK to a warm welcome and a buoyant market, with stores of European fruit emptying fast, Kathy Hammond looks at the prospects for the Kiwi industry as it faces ever-increasing competition on the international stage and apparently mis-placed pressure from environmental lobbyists.
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ArticleTo the power of eight
A trial carried out by Mehadrin Tnuport Export and jointly analysed and assessed with the Volcani Institute in Israel has shown the benefits of using octagonal cartons for the shipment of avocados from Israel to Europe.
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Making it pay while the sun shines
As the days race on at a relentless pace and we enjoy lighter evenings and warmer temperatures, we have spent another busy
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Protect others to protect yourself
In this months focus on legislation affecting your business, Adam Bernstein (pictured) hosts a look at the Health and Safety at Work Act (HSWA) 1974, which Poppy Williams argues is the most significant Act in the remit of health and safety.
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Mixed messages open to endless interpretations
I am always interested in recommendations made by retailers to help consumers, because they are open to so many
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Farmers’ markets in the firing line
Another week, another cobbled-together scandal breaks. This time around, farmers’ markets find themselves in the firing
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Top marks for Gate Gourmet
The airline caterer Gate Gourmet UK & Ireland has been awarded the European Commission’s Health Mark for food hygiene standards.