Meldungen aus Europa – Page 4608
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ArticleCranberries defence against food poisoning
New research has found that cranberries may offer defense against food poisoning, thanks to the fruit’s ability to inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria.
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ArticleEcuador ready to challenge EU
Ecuador has said it is ready to take the EU to a World Trade Organisation disputes panel over the €176 tariff regime introduced on January 1, this year as political pressure mounts in the country for action.
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Covent Garden threatens Dorset grocer
Covent Garden Market Authority has threatened legal action against a family-run greengrocer trading under the name Covent Garden Fruit Market.
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ArticleGetting aggressive on raspberries
The UK raspberry crop is being promoted aggressively this week and next in High Street multiples as the supply chain tries to avoid offer out-stripping demand.
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ArticleTrade's GAP fear
EurepGAP’s announcement that it has reorganised its fee structure has been met with concern by some operators within the industry.
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HEFF hosts Midlands seminar
Regional food group Heart of England Fine Foods (HEFF) is running a one-day seminar and exhibition for the Midlands food industry next week.
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ArticleNew chair for flower association
The Flowers & Plants Association, the UK’s promotional organisation for cut flowers and indoor plants, has announced the appointment of a new chairman to its board of directors.
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ArticleCarrots caught on the net
Home-grown carrots will soon have their own dedicated website, with the launch of www.british carrots.co.uk.
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Back to the grind and half a glass
Now we’ve all finished watching grown men dive and cheat their way through what is meant to be the world’s
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Stonefruit sensations for all occasions
I get the impression from reports on European stonefruit harvesting that it has been a bit of a bumpy ride so far this season,
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ArticleThe organic debate
Demand for organic production is on a sharp upward climb, but is it worth dealing with all the difficulties organic farming entails when the returns necessary for long-term sustainability are not there? Elspeth Waters investigates
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ArticleSpanish pray for grape success
Spanish grapes are set for a successful season, with a good quality crop standing out in a competitive July market. UK consumption of Spanish product has grown in the last 12 months, and Foods from Spain will continue its promotional push. Anna Sbuttoni reports
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Tread carefully in the electronic marketplace
Adam Bernstein (pictured) hosts the FPJ’s monthly spotlight on the legislation that affects your business, and how you can use it to your advantage. This month, Nigel Miller takes an inside view on the heavily regulated electronic marketing arena
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Israel battle with Lebanon damaging crops
The escalation of a confrontation between Israeli soldiers and the Lebanese guerrilla group Hezbollah could have serious implications for the fruit crop in northern Israel, both in the short and long-term.
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ArticleBeetroot on the march
Beetroot, newly-crowned as a fresh produce superfood, is continuing its popular run, with volume sales up 12.2 per cent, according to thinkvegetables.co.uk.
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ArticleManorfresh goes to Prophet
Prophet software has been selected by the Manorfresh Ltd, the company that was born of the merger between Geest QV Ltd and DGM Growers.
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ArticleTesco to introduce new organic packaging
Tesco will roll out an all-new packaging range for its organic products as they are shifted from dedicated on-shelf positions to a place alongside the chain’s non-organic products.
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Sorma launches Easypunnet
Sorma Group, one of the world’s leading companies in the production of packaging machines and material, has launched an Easypunnet pack.
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New website for Spanish fresh produce
Foods from Spain has launched a website dedicated to Spanish fresh produce.
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Conference highlights salad industry's chemical balance
The UK salad industry came out in force today [Wednesday], at a conference that highlighted its work to minimise the use of chemicals on crops.