Meldungen aus Europa – Page 4593
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Fyffes notches hat-trick of deals
Fyffes this morning announced it has made two more large investments in fruit firms, following last week’s Medicitrus deal.
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ArticleNutritious veg being thrown away
The parts of vegetables that are commonly thrown away contain valuable levels of vitamins and minerals, according to new research.
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Zambian exports to Europe well down
Vegetable exports from Zambia to Europe are down significantly.
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F1 champ to speak at tomato conference
Champion F1 driver-turned organic grower Jody Scheckter will speak at this year’s annual tomato conference in September.
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ArticleSainsbury's climbs on pro-bee bandwagon
Sainsbury’s is throwing its weight behind a recent drive to bring back the humble bumblebee, with a new project aimed at encouraging UK farmers to gear their sites up for biodiversity.
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ArticleCuba back on track
Cuba is preparing for a recovery in citrus fortunes this season, according to state reports.
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French farmers protest against retail mark-ups
French farmers stormed Paris last week, choosing to sell their fruit and vegetables face to face in protest of the retail mark-ups heaped onto their products.
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Co-op and Spar forge buying alliance
The Co-op and Spar have announced the formation of a new buying alliance.
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ArticleGutsy new image for Jack Buck
Speciality vegetable grower Jack Buck Growers has launched a new corporate image using award-winning photography via its website www.jackbuck.co.uk
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MPS adds on quality assurance for nursery stock
Netherlands-based certification body MPS is adding a new quality assurance label for the nursery stock industry to its portfolio.
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New plant-health procedures for NCH in Manchester
Importers of Plant-Health controlled goods that clear customs via the National Clearance Hub (NCH) in Manchester will soon have to adhere to a new set of procedures, the Fresh Produce Consortium has announced.
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Scottish expansion for Tesco
Tesco is set to take a third of the market share in Scotland - and the supermarket giant has reportedly applied for planning permission for 19 new superstores north of the border.
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ArticleSpain fears citrus glut
Citrus production in the Spanish region of Valencia is forecast to make a complete recovery in the upcoming sesason, leading to concern that supply may outstrip demand.
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US fast food chains turning away from fresh produce
Salads and fresh-cut fruit on fast-food outlet menus could become increasingly scarce if the UK’s eateries follow the example of chains in the US.
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ArticleColombian exporter strengthens organic offer
Established Colombian exporter of exotic fruit, herbs and vegetables, Frutexpo, is looking to develop the country’s organic sector, following growing demand for its produce in the UK and Europe.
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ArticleBritish mark is trump card
The Union Jack label used by the English apple and pear industry should not be underestimated, according to Adrian Scripps.
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ArticleNZ bridges international GAP
New Zealand growers and exporters hope to benefit from the revamp of their food safety and quality assurance programme for fresh produce.
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Weeds in focus
Weed Talk, part of the Bayer CropScience-sponsored Weed Focus initiative, will publish a new management strategy based on feedback from UK growers.
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ArticleSpanish Superior spell ends
The campaign for Spanish-grown Superior Seedless™ grapes wound up with final shipments to the UK last week.
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Blight-resistant GM spud on trial
Chemicals manufacturing corporation BASF is hoping to trial crops of genetically modified blight-resistant potatoes in the UK next year, it has been revealed.