Meldungen aus Europa – Page 4515
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RPA takes steps to clarify import regulations
The Rural Payments Agency (RPA) has responded to the ‘RPA fine for importer’ story, as reported in last week’s FPJ, with a clarification of the rules surrounding non-EU apple imports into the UK.
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Growers warned about partnerships
A partnership may have been the most suitable basis for the farm business when it was formed, but it may not be an appropriate basis in today’s, very different business environment
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ArticleClimate change to cause problems in Scotland
Scientists at the Scottish Crop Research Institute (SCRI) in Invergowrie, Scotland’s leading centre for research on crops, have been assessing the latest climate data and say it indicates that change is already well under way north of the border.
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Competition Commission extends enquiry
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has welcomed a decision by the Competition Commission to extend the timetable of investigation into the grocery market by three months.
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ArticlePublic learn to love sprouts
Arbor’s Learn to Love a Sprout Campaign has been a triumphant success for the under-appreciated vegetable, often subject to bad press.
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ArticlePotatoes from across time
Thompson & Morgan is putting potatoes squarely in the spotlight as it puts 100 varieties on display at the Thompson & Morgan/Three Countries Potatoes stand at this year’s Chelsea Flower Show.
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ArticleApples linked to asthma protection
An apple a day may make all the difference for pregnant woman because it may protect children from asthma, according to Dutch and Scottish researchers.
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ArticleOrganic dessert apple trial under way
A new English dessert organic apple trial is underway in Kent as a result of joint co-operation between Waitrose and Fruition, its category manager for all top fruit.
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ArticlePriva's HQ performing well
Priva's new and environmentally friendly headquarters in the Netherlands is delivering an impressive energy saving performance, according to the firm.
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ArticleSainsbury's bidding consortium dealt further blow
Shares in Sainsbury’s tumbled by 15p to 546p this morning, a 2.5 per cent drop, amid reports that Texas Pacific Group (TPG) has withdrawn from the CVC-led private equity consortium heading up a bidding war for the supermarket chain.
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ArticleJoel moves from G's to Greens
Spearhead International has appointed Julius Joel as managing director of its wholly-owned UK subsidiary, Greens of Soham Ltd. He will take up the position on June 18.
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Jack Buck Growers joins Fresca Group
Jack Buck Growers - a division of Jack Buck (Farms) Ltd - is to become part of the Fresca Group through its sale to DGM Growers Ltd.
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ArticleRe:peat sponsorship for Prophet at Re:fresh
For the third year running, Prophet plc is the main sponsor of the Re:fresh Conference.
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ArticleEcuador gears up for UK flower market
A three-year campaign to boost Ecuadorian rose exports to the UK kicked off last week driven by new brand Rosas Del Ecuador - Best in the World.
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Organic 'has more nutritional value', say studies
Three new European research projects have just revealed that organic tomatoes, peaches and processed apples all have higher nutritional quality than non-organic, supporting the results of research from America on kiwi fruit reported 26 March 2007.
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ArticleExtremaduran plum crop bounces back
Spanish plum volumes are expected to rebound this summer, following a low-yielding season in 2006.
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Hamsters find thrill in blueberry pill
Blueberry skins might have an important role in controlling cholesterol, according to US scientists.
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ArticleBrands braced for comeback
Brands are ready to force their way back into the fresh produce department, according to speakers at a seminar in Lincolnshire last week.
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ArticleBlueberry superfood claim played down
Reports that blueberries may help to prevent bowel cancer have been played down by Cancer Research UK.
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The Greenery launches new guide to mushrooms
The Greenery has launched a guide to its range of mushrooms.