Meldungen aus Europa – Page 4812

  • Zespri breaks export record
    Article

    Zespri breaks export record

    2004-11-11T07:01:01Z

    The New Zealand kiwifruit crop is heading for a record but lengthy season.

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    East Malling variety gets re-brand

    2004-11-10T16:00:59Z

    A cultivar from East Malling Research has been chosen for re-branding in celebration of a new initiative.

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    EU banana proposals enrage

    2004-11-10T14:01:01Z

    There is a definite split in the EU over the European Commission’s latest proposal for a banana import tariff in its upcoming negotiations with the World Trade Organisation.

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    Potato crop estimates down

    2004-11-10T12:01:01Z

    British potato bosses are estimating a total crop production of 5.954 million tonnes this year.

  • More pesticide options
    Article

    More pesticide options

    2004-11-10T10:01:00Z

    A new move by the Pesticide Safety Directorate (PSD) could provide farmers and growers with more pesticide options on minor crops, according to the NFU.

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    Bulb standards launched

    2004-11-10T08:01:00Z

    Dutch bulb growers have taken a further step toward environmentally sustainable production with the introduction of new standards.

  • Reshuffle at M&S
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    Reshuffle at M&S

    2004-11-09T16:01:00Z

    Marks & Spencer has reported lower profits for the first half and announced changes in management in an attempt to turn business around.

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    Post Office targets flower market

    2004-11-09T14:01:01Z

    The Post Office is hoping to strengthen its position in the flower sector with the launch of a new flower delivery service.

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    Sainsbury's faces further supply problems

    2004-11-09T12:01:01Z

    Sainsbury’s supply situation is facing further disruption next week as a potential strike looms at its East Kilbride distribution centre.

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    Government pledges £8m to shake up packaging design

    2004-11-09T10:01:00Z

    The government is set to plough £8 million into a scheme to stimulate innovative packaging design.

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    Soft fruit discussion

    2004-11-09T08:01:01Z

    New developments in the soft fruit industry will be under discussion at a conference later this month.

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    Sneddon supports trust

    2004-11-08T16:01:01Z

    Fame Academy star David Sneddon has thrown his weight behind a fruit industry fund-raiser for the Children’s Trust.

  • Chemical free solution for Lychee
    Article

    Chemical free solution for Lychee

    2004-11-08T14:01:01Z

    Stepac has launched a chemical-free post harvest system to preserve lychee during storage and shelf life.

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    Big screen hit for Sainsbury's

    2004-11-08T09:01:01Z

    Sainsbury's turned to the big screen in a bid to boost sales of strawberries recently.

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    Pear record

    2004-11-08T08:01:00Z

    Portuguese fruit producers are set to attempt to break the world record for the largest fruit salad, currently standing at 1,520kg in New Jersey, US.

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    New Year nerves

    2004-11-08T07:01:01Z

    Nearly half the UK’s top fresh produce companies are nervous over what 2005 may hold, claim Plimsoll.

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    Assurance one-stop shop

    2004-11-07T14:01:00Z

    Efsis-FABBL, the farm assurance specialist, has written to more than 3,000 farmers in England to ensure they are aware that Efsis-FABBL offers inspection to the Assured Produce Scheme as well as a range of others.

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    New buyer at Sainsbury's

    2004-11-07T11:01:00Z

    Sainsbury’s has appointed Christian Hickey to take over as stone-fruit and tropical-fruit buyer, following the departure of Dom Schulenberg last week.

  • Retailers rapped
    Article

    Retailers rapped

    2004-11-07T08:01:01Z

    Retailers are being called upon to give more support to the fresh produce industry in a bid to stamp out illegal labour practices.

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    Cape competition

    2004-11-06T14:01:00Z

    Following a recent Cape and Outspan promotion in West Country retailer Stokes the Greengrocers, the presentation of first prize took place at Stokes, Staple Hill store.