Meldungen aus Europa – Page 4715

  • Time for global avo action
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    Time for global avo action

    2005-08-18T14:15:50Z

    Until now, all activity geared towards the promotion of avocados to UK consumers has been more or less engineered by the South Africans alone. But if other producing countries want a piece of the UK action is it time they start to take some of the strain? Elspeth Waters investigates.

  • The evolution of avocados
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    The evolution of avocados

    2005-08-18T14:11:23Z

    Avocados may be relatively new on the scene, but that has not stopped them having an impact. In our first profile on avocados, Elspeth Waters reports on the evolution of the UK’s supply calendar.

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    Peru shakes up easy-peel market

    2005-08-18T14:01:01Z

    Peruvian Minneola from Agrexco is back in the UK and due to continue until the end of next month.

  • The great Sundowner giveaway
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    The great Sundowner giveaway

    2005-08-18T12:01:01Z

    Sundowner® apples are being given away at three London mainline stations this week to raise awareness of the crunchy red apple.

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    Flower campaign's £800,000 promotion

    2005-08-18T10:01:02Z

    The flower sector is set for a further £800,000 marketing boost with the extension of a successful advertising campaign.

  • Organic growth driven by fruit and veg
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    Organic growth driven by fruit and veg

    2005-08-18T08:01:00Z

    Fruit and vegetables are dominating the European scene when it comes to organics, while exotic and tropical organic fruit are tipped to be the stars of the future, according to a new report

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    Parripak's conference success

    2005-08-17T16:01:02Z

    Leading fresh prepared-veg expert Parripak Foods has hosted its first conference on satisfying and exceeding the standards expected by major retailers.

  • Article

    Asda forced to drop cheapest claim

    2005-08-17T14:01:00Z

    Asda is being forced to drop its lowest price supermarket claims after complaints from arch-rival Tesco.

  • Article

    Japan's farming reform

    2005-08-17T12:01:00Z

    Farms in Japan are set to undergo radical reform as private companies enter the agricultural sector for the first time.

  • Article

    Healthy eating reduces Alzheimer risk

    2005-08-17T10:01:01Z

    Oranges, leafy green vegetables and folic acid supplements could help prevent people developing Alzheimer’s, a new study has found.

  • Sainsbury's claims a first with UK kiwifruit
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    Sainsbury's claims a first with UK kiwifruit

    2005-08-17T08:01:00Z

    UK-grown kiwifruit is set to go on sale for the first time next year, Sainsbury’s has claimed.

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    Bio-packaging offers degradable solution

    2005-08-16T16:01:01Z

    Organic marketer EOSTA is introducing the use of degradable packaging for a large number of its fruit and vegetables.

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    Italian berry launch

    2005-08-16T14:01:01Z

    Ortofruit Italia is hoping for success with the launch of two new berry products.

  • Article

    Veggievision goes online

    2005-08-16T12:01:02Z

    A special online television channel, dedicated to a veggie lifestyle, has been launched by a UK businesswoman.

  • Spray boosts melon nutrition
    Article

    Spray boosts melon nutrition

    2005-08-16T10:01:01Z

    US scientists have discovered a new way to make Cantaloupe and Honeydew melons more nutritious.

  • Sprout season debuts early
    Article

    Sprout season debuts early

    2005-08-16T08:01:01Z

    UK Brussels sprouts are kicking off early this year and building on surprise strong demand for the product over the summer.

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    Frupac-ing it in

    2005-08-15T20:45:17Z

    In less than a year since it opened its doors, Frupac’s distribution depot at Yaxley is already completing a further major expansion for forthcoming additional tenants, David Shapley went to take a look.

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    Chilean producers call for action on currency

    2005-08-15T16:01:02Z

    Luis Schmidt, president of the Chilean federation of fruit exporters, is holding discussions with Chilean president.

  • Disease adds to Florida citrus woes
    Article

    Disease adds to Florida citrus woes

    2005-08-15T14:01:01Z

    Hurricane-hit citrus producers in Florida are facing further threats this season, this time from canker disease.

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    Greenhouse handover in Gaza

    2005-08-15T12:01:00Z

    An internationally backed deal to hand over Israeli greenhouses in Gaza to the Palestinians has gone ahead.