Meldungen aus Europa – Page 4610
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New hygiene cert from Holchem
Hygiene technology specialist Holchem Ltd has launched the first UK nationally accredited hygiene management qualification.
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ArticleNew rules to improve Spitalfields
New health and safety rules have been introduced at New Spitalfields Market designed to put an end to the practice of over-trading and blocking pedestrian and traffic access.
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Fruit picker challenges Tesco at agm
A South African fruit-picker challenged Tesco to improve wages and working conditions on farms supplying its stores.
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Tasty toms to make show debut
For the first time ever, there will be a class for tomatoes at the National Fruit Show this autumn.
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ArticleMushroom lovers honoured
Leading food journalists, chefs, manufacturers and scientists have been presented honorary mushroom awards in recognition of their support for the mushroom industry.
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Ecuador's growers threaten strike
In Ecuador growers are threatening to strike if the government does not take action to enforce payment of the official banana price.
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ArticleBSF takes polytunnel debate to parliament
British Summer Fruits took the opportunity to engage with the country’s politicians last week, as parliament rallied behind the home-grown soft-fruit crop.
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Capespan continues charity backing
Capespan will continue its support of the Children with Leukaemia charity by again handing out citrus at this year’s party.
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Markets in entente cordiale
New Covent Garden Market and Paris’s Rungis market are seeking out greater co-operation.
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ArticleNew pink grape brand launches in M&S
Muñoz Mehadrin UK this week launched Absolutely Pink, a newly branded grape, exclusively with M&S.
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Scottish farmers demand Asda action
The Scottish national Farmers Union has thrown down the gauntlet to Asda bosses and told the Leeds retailer to back up its words about supplier relationships with meaningful action.
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Co-op buys Somerfield stores
The Lothian Borders & Angus Co-operative Society has expanded its store network by a fifth with the acquisition of nine Somerfield stores.
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ArticleKiwifruit packs a punch
The UK market is a trusty magnet for kiwifruit and with some producers keen to advance their market presence further, Doris Lee Butterworth talks to leading players in the southern hemisphere and Europe about their respective campaigns.
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ArticleConvenient resilience
The entrance of multiple retailers into the convenience store arena was greeted despondently by many in the sector, some of whom said it was the preliminary sounding of the death knell for traditional c-store operators. As Tommy Leighton reports, it has so far proved more of a rallying cry and, for fresh produce, it has opened new avenues of opportunity.
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ArticlePassionately trying to make a difference
Duncan White, was part of the brains trust that brought Fairtrade fruit to the UK. As Fairtrade enjoys a period in the spotlight this month, he talks to Elspeth Waters about the challenges and rewards of working with an alternative business model for exporting fruit.
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Concensus gone in the blink of an eye
I should, I suppose, have realised that it was too beautiful to be true. The weeks since I last spoke with you have seen the
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Memorable day for magical crop
I must admit to having a soft spot for mushroom growers ever since my first assignment as a cub reporter. I boarded a river
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Sort labour out or lose on penalties
Concerns are beginning to surface that the licensing of gangmasters, although accepted by most people as a necessary process,
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Winds ravage Panama
Recent high winds in Panama have severely affected banana production in the Central American country.