Meldungen aus Europa – Page 4630
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Chile enjoys kiwi revivial
The Chilean kiwifruit industry is enjoying a revival according to its sector body, the association of kiwifruit producers.
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ArticleCherry forecast dips
As the California cherry harvest gets under way in the southerly production areas, the crop from the state is expected to be further reduced on estimates two weeks ago.
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EWT sponsors Harper Adams student
Spalding-based supermarket supplier Empire World Trade has announced plans to support a university student looking to start a career in the food industry.
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Joint venture to boost profile of microleaves
UK fresh herbs and salad cress producer HumberVHB, has announced a joint venture with Westland Nurseries to market and distribute microleaf products.
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ArticleExpectations on stoney ground
Fears of frost damage have not been realised but this year’s European stonefruit season is expected to offer little cause for excitement. Elspeth Waters attended the 18th annual edition of the Europech’ conference last week in Perpignan to hear the latest predictions.
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What’s the value of conferences?
If I had been given a campaign clasp to wear on a military General Service Medal for every conference I have attended over my
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Don’t underplay duty to disabled workers
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, Clive Day discusses the legal need to accommodate workers with disabilities
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RE:FRESHED AGAIN: NOW TO MOVE ON
By now, you will no doubt be enjoying the after-effects of the Re:fresh Awards Dinner, or regretting your decision not to
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Suppliers should count too
The UK’s supermarkets must be quaking in their £9.99 faux leather boots. Two years of intense investigation awaits
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ArticleLearn something new
Supermarkets often come under fire for poor handling of fresh produce, but Sainsbury’s has taken a proactive approach to ensuring the high quality of its fruit and vegetables and sent its food technologists back to school. Emma Twyning went too. Supermarketsupermarkets often come under fire for poor postharvest produce management, but Sainsbury’s has taken a proactive approach to ensuring the high quality of its fruit and vegetables and sent its food technologists back to school. Emma Twyning reports.
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ArticleThe green gras of home
With British asparagus production well into its swing, Emma Twyning finds out why the spring vegetable’s rampant success continues unabated, and what developments growers are working on to expand the sector further
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ArticleIsraeli citrus exports down
On the back of a high volume season in 2004-05, Israeli citrus exports have fallen by 18 per cent in the 2005-06 season to date.
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Drastic measures lift prices for Spanish strawbs
The drastic measures taken by Spanish strawberry producers and reported in last week’s FPJ have succeeded in lifting prices for the fruit.
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ArticleC-stores in fresh produce struggle
Convenience stores are still finding it difficult to compete with the major supermarket chains when it comes to fresh produce.
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ArticleTesco unveils 10-point plan
Tesco has unveiled a 10-point “Community Plan’ as part of an attempt to boost its image.
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Dangerous juice ingredient identified
Scientists have identified an ingredient in grapefruit juice that makes it dangerous to mix with certain drugs.
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Exosect given PSD approval
Exosect, a provider of environmentally conscious insect pest control, has announced that it has been accredited with GEP (Good Experimental Practice) status by the Pesticide Safety Directorate (PSD).
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Government attacked over school delays
Jamie Oliver has hit out at the government for failing to deliver prompt reforms on school dinners and making “the same bloody excuse” for delays.
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ArticleRetailers play down CC probe
Retailers are accepting the announcement of an investigation of their sector by the Competition Commission stoically.
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ArticleCostcutter and Nisa-Today's could merge
Grocery wholesaler Nisa-Today's is reported to be in “advanced merger negotiations” with convenience store group Costcutter.