Meldungen aus Europa – Page 4618

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    VI says keep water clean

    2006-06-17T10:01:01Z

    The Voluntary Initiative on pesticides has stepped up its campaign on good practice.

  • Berries make up for lost time
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    Berries make up for lost time

    2006-06-17T08:01:01Z

    UK strawberry sales and production are running well ahead of last year as fine weather helps volumes pick up from a slow start.

  • Article

    Alberto brings rains

    2006-06-16T17:01:01Z

    Hurricane Alberto has brought much needed rainfall to grapefruit plantations in central Florida.

  • Article

    Taiwanese hopes dampened by rains

    2006-06-16T15:01:02Z

    An outbreak of heavy rain has left Taiwan's agricultural sector with losses of NT$621.27 million (£10.4m).

  • Promo push for legumes
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    Promo push for legumes

    2006-06-16T13:01:00Z

    In an unprecedented move, UK peas and beans will benefit from a major promotional spend this summer.

  • New tom is sweet as Candy
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    New tom is sweet as Candy

    2006-06-16T11:01:01Z

    Italian grower and marketer Rago is launching a new tomato onto the UK market.

  • First-rate Chinese lychee shipments hit Europe
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    First-rate Chinese lychee shipments hit Europe

    2006-06-16T10:36:38Z

    Chinese exporter Red Empress made history this week, as it marked Europe’s first arrival of top-quality shipped lychees from Asia.

  • Tony Bilsborough and Chef Noel
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    Greenery goes on the road

    2006-06-16T09:01:01Z

    European producer and supplier The Greenery is taking to the road with chef Noel Goulding to showcase the versatility of its veg offer at selected wholesale markets across the UK.

  • Citrus supply tightens
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    Citrus supply tightens

    2006-06-16T08:01:00Z

    The UK is in for a summer of tight supply on citrus lines as southern hemisphere sources experience drought and market jitters.

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    Come on feel the noise

    2006-06-15T17:01:00Z

    British Potato Council campaigning is set to make even more noise about the healthiness of potatoes.

  • A tale of two islands
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    A tale of two islands

    2006-06-15T16:04:14Z

    The isles around the UK are a source of premium British tomatoes. Harmony Produce in Jersey and the Wight Salads Group, based on the Isle of Wight, are focused on producing and promoting British tomatoes across the UK. Anna Sbuttoni reports.

  • Royal ascent
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    Royal ascent

    2006-06-15T16:00:17Z

    Not content with being a fruit producer and exporter, Royal is determined to win its battle to stamp a new philosophy - its own philosophy - onto the European market. Tommy Leighton went to Seville to find out more.

  • French window shut
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    French window shut

    2006-06-15T15:58:56Z

    A later start to the UK carrot season should spell good news for exporters into this market, but according to some importers of French carrots that is not always the case. Doris Lee Butterworth reports.

  • Black and blue
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    Black and blue

    2006-06-15T15:58:30Z

    We all read regularly about strawberries and raspberries, but the lesser-volume types being grown on these shores are gaining their own share of the limelight. David Shapley takes a peek at UK production of blueberries, blackberries and blackcurrants.

  • Core co-operation
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    Core co-operation

    2006-06-15T15:57:50Z

    Apples have long been a cornerstone of the South African horticultural industry but with their competitive advantage gradually eroding, numbers are dwindling and those still in the game are pinning hopes of sustainability on investment in replanting and promotion. But will this be enough to stave off the downward trend in production, volumes and sales? Elspeth Waters visited the country’s main apple-growing region to get the latest prognosis.

  • Article

    Beating bowel cancer with 5 A DAY

    2006-06-15T15:56:43Z

    Tara MacDowel

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    Anyone for tennis? Produce shelves serving up a treat

    2006-06-15T15:56:38Z

    The arrival of hot weather and the imminence of Wimbledon mean that soft fruit and stonefruit are beginning to fill up the

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    Hot air detracts from impotence

    2006-06-15T15:56:32Z

    In the last seven days, UK growers’ unions have made renwewed calls for a clampdown on the handling of suppliers by the

  • London freight plan to improve capital deliveries
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    London freight plan to improve capital deliveries

    2006-06-15T15:01:02Z

    At its Greater London Freight Council meeting yesterday (June 13), the Freight Transport Association took another key step in its strategy of Planning for Freight by hosting the launch of Transport for London's (TfL) London Freight Plan consultation.

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    Chiquita prices decline in EU

    2006-06-15T14:01:00Z

    Chiquita sees US market compensate for low-priced EU in April and May.