Meldungen aus Europa – Page 4575
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World's first purple tomato under development
US researchers are developing the world’s first purple tomato, which contains the same health-giving property as the blueberry.
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ArticlePippy on the road again
The Mr Pippy tour has hit the road again, and the van full of English apples and growers was in south London this morning to update freshinfo on its progress.
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ArticleTesco website hits back at rivals' claims
Tesco has launched a new website to fight back against the claims of rivals and limit the potential fallout from the Competition Commission's probe into the supermarket sector.
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JPG acquires UK organic firm
Jamaica Producers Group Limited (JPG) has acquired British organic food manufacturer, Simply Organic Limited.
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ArticleFrench blamed for Lambs lettuce let down
French Lambs lettuce producers should take responsibility for the UK’s annual summer shortage of the product, according to one importer.
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ArticleSalad sector gets closer to customers
The British Leafy Salads Association is holding its third biennial conference, this year under the theme Know Your Customer.
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ArticleItaly speaks out on CMO
Reform of the EU’s common market organisation (CMO) for fruit and vegetables must address growers’ needs by protecting their incomes and guaranteeing development for the future.
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ArticleHow sweet a treat is Honeycrisp?
Other than Empire, which is featured on pp16-19, the variety name on most shippers’ lips on the US east coast this season is Honeycrisp. But while all agree it has potential, the question is how much?
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ArticleEthical trading: could do better
A report into the impact of voluntary ethical codes commissioned by the Ethical Trading Initiative shows that ETI members have achieved improvements to worker conditions but buyer pressure is forcing supply companies to cut corners.
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Price is key to French lettuce performance
The question of whether French lettuce producers can reverse the decline in their exports to the UK and increase their presence in the processing sector comes down to price, according to Nick Smith, foodservice account manager at Planet Produce Ltd.
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ArticleMurcia production reduction
Planting of winter vegetable and salad lines in parts of Murcia is reduced to a fraction due to water shortages.
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Flying start for Tesco's English apples
Tesco’s English apple sales so far this season have been 50 per cent higher than last year, said buyer Martin de la Fuente, during a visit to the orchards of grower Adrian Scripps last week.
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SAWs in salvage talks
Major operators of the Seasonal Agricultural Workers Scheme and the National Farmers Union met with Home Office officials this week to try and ensure the future of the scheme.
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ArticleBrassica prices must rise
Brassica growers in the UK need a price increase urgently to stop the industry disappearing.
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ArticleFyffes in major Scots commitment
Fyffes’s Edinburgh operations are set to benefit from a huge investment and major relocation programme.
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ArticleAsda shamed over English apple commitment
A public debate between English Apples & Pears and Asda over the promotion of English apples at the UK’s number two multiple retailer continued at the National Fruit Show, in Kent, on Wednesday. *Includes update from Canterbury store
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ArticleFlorida grapefruit on the rebound
Florida grapefruit production is forecast to rise by 35 per cent this season on last as the sector begins its recovery from two hurricane-struck years, and welcomes the return of top-quality fruit.
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Defra £5m pledge welcomed by farmers
The NFU has welcomed the announcement of Defra’s £5 million project to help farmers protect the water environment.
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ArticleBorough celebrates 250 years of trading
The National Fruit Show’s annual pilgrimage around the country to persuade more consumers to buy UK fruit will go to Borough Market, London on Saturday, October 21.
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ArticleUnited behind Empire
As Empire apples once more establish their presence on the UK shelves, Tommy Leighton visited New York State and found a co-operative bunch of growers and shippers in confident mood.