Meldungen aus Europa – Page 4807
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A reality check for everyone
It seems we might be seeing the first signs of acceptance of genetic modification as a viable crop production
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ArticleDeveloping the industry’s future
MDS is a unique partnership of companies, forged together over the last 18 years by a common goal to attract high-calibre recruits with management potential into the fresh produce industry. Tommy Leighton reports.
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ArticleDoes absence make the heart grow fonder or is it just another labour cost?
Last year on this page, we reviewed how to measure sickness related absence, with a short assessment of the cost of sickness absence to an organisation that identified some steps to reduce both short-term and long-term absence - including the prudent use of disciplinary procedures. As we are approaching the season of colds, flu (and perhaps the odd hangover!) it may well be appropriate to revisit the topic, with some additional thoughts on certification and stress.
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ArticleBlueberry explosion just the beginning
Although Chilean blueberry exports have exploded in the last three seasons, jumping from 3.2 million cases in 2001/2002 to 5.3m cases in 2003/2004, industry leaders told the Journal this is just the beginning.
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ArticleMoroccans bang on time
Moderate increases in Moroccan citrus production are forecast for the 2004-05 season, however the largest citrus growing region in the country, the Souss Valley in the south, is threatened by locust infestation, and local government has dedicated substantial financial resources to control the pests, writes Anabella de Sousa.
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Platinum Club given latest update as Anglia opens up
Anglia customers gathered this month for a Microsoft Navision 4.0 preview and opening of the company’s new headquarters. The event also showcased new leading edge, Anglia developed, 'Pick & Pack' and RFID technologies for the fresh produce sector.
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ArticleWelsh research booster
Welsh researchers are working on a project which could help give a big boost to winter vegetable products.
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ArticlePotatoes don't grow on trees you know
Sixty per cent of children believe potatoes grow on trees, according to research by the British Potato Council (BPC).
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ArticleLocust threat to fresh produce intensifies in Israel
Freshinfo’s correspondent in Israel Aaron Priel reports a serious development in the spread of locusts across the country.
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ArticleTesco results continue the inexorable march
The apparently inexorable rise of Tesco’s wealth continues with a strong third quarter posting.
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ArticleTwister alternative for salads
Packaging manufacturer Huhtamaki has designed a re-sealable salad container called the Twister bowl.
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ArticleAV goes for Gold with Anglia's FP3
AV Produce Ltd, a supplier of brassicas and salad onions to supermarkets, wholesalers and the food service industry, has selected the LinkFresh FP3 business management solution from Microsoft Gold Partner Anglia Business Solutions.
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SA PIP on the road
The EU-co funded South African Pesticide Initiative Programme (SA PIP) is holding an information roadshow this week.
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ArticleBPC talks rot in Crieff
Soft rot infections may be masking the true extent of dry rot infection in store, seed potato producers were warned at the Seed Industry Event held in Crieff by the British Potato Council (BPC).
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Guernsey stalwarts give up the ghost
The Higgs family, which has been growing tomatoes in Guernsey for the UK market during the past three generations, are pulling out of the trade.
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ArticleChemically enhanced fry colours
New formulations and label recommendations for CIPC, the main potato storage chemical used in the UK to control sprouting, will help improve fry colours in processing potatoes, according to the British Potato Council.
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ArticleBright prospects at end of Rainbow
Rainbow Growers Group (RGG) has laid the first foundation stone for the extension of its Agricultural Logistics Centre at De Lier in the Netherlands.
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Porter offers consultancy service
Growers are being offered a specialised consultancy service to help them meet the requirements of the major multiples.
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EFSIS opens Czech office
Leading auditors EFSIS has opened a new office in the Czech Republic.
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ArticleNew chief executive for McDonald's
McDonald's chief executive Charlie Bell has stepped down to focus on fighting cancer, the second boss to leave the post in seven months.