Meldungen aus Europa – Page 4876
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ArticleCheckmate for certification
Cmi Certification is a leading food inspection and certification company in the conventional food sector. The company feels that to remain competitive as a provider of agri food inspection and certification services, it must incorporate an organics option for its customers. John Broy reports.
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ArticleArgentines talk a good game
The Argentine Chamber of Commerce held an event in London in February, to showcase the scope of its exporters of organic food and drink to the UK buyer and encourage direct communication along the supply chain. Tommy Leighton joined the audience and reports on the different perspectives aired during the seminar and discussion.
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ArticleAgrexco extends Bio Top range
Agrexco has been involved in the production of organic fruits and vegetables since 1970 under the brand name of Bio Top. John Broy reports.
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ArticleDedicated plant fuels Stemilt development plans
Stemilt’s decision to purchase an organic plant is paying dividends. In under a year orders are being dealt with more efficiently and the organics arm of the business is going from strength to strength. John Broy reports.
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ArticleWashington on the rise
Washington apple organic growers enjoy a good reception in the UK, and provide a broad range of varieties with Gala being the biggest seller. The condusive climate of long summer days, cold nights and glacier waters means that organic apple production techniques can only get better. John Broy reports.
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ArticleNature and so much more
Eosta’s methods of organic production contribute to commercial, as well as ecological and ethical values. Emma Hatfield reports.
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ArticlePartnerships the seeds of Eosta’s organic achievements
A secure and profitable future for all organic operators will result from co-operation, not confrontation, say seed company Rijk Zwaan and Eosta.
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ArticleJames White juices up market for UK apples
The thirst for organic produce has opened up new markets for those in the juicing business - although continuity of supply remains problematic. Emma Hatfield reports.
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Catering boosted by overseas visitors
There was good news for the catering industry in the latest overseas visitor figures published last week.
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ArticleFood retail boosts Co-op results
A 63 per cent increase in profits in its food retail business has helped the Co-op to encouraging preliminary results for the year ended January 10, 2004.
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FDOC gets new boss
The Florida Citrus Commission has appointed a citrus industry stalwart to become the new chief executive of the Florida Department of Citrus.
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Search for water efficient farmers gets underway
The Environment Agency has begun its search for contenders for this year’s Water Efficiency Awards.
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Syngenta offers new blight forecast
Syngenta Potato has launched a new version of its Blight Alert service for 2004 ranging from basic information to a far more detailed analysis.
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P&O reveals Antwerp terminal plans
P&O has announced a major project to build a major new container terminal at Antwerp, Belgium.
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ArticleGerman firms team up
ONE OF Germany's best known top-fruit marketing groups, Elbe-Obst has linked with its country's largest potted herb grower, Gartenbauzentrale eG and vegetable grower/packer Hansen in two separate moves
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ArticleSun World apricots target UK
Sun World International hopes to target the UK market with the launch of a clutch of new apricot varieties.
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ArticleEC banana regime revised
Preferential access for banana producers from African, Caribbean and Pacific countries will be maintained under latest proposals for a revised banana import regime unveiled on April 16 by the European Commission.
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ArticleJoseph Saphir passes away
The Journal is saddened to announce that Joseph Hunter Saphir CBE passed away on April 4.
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Retailers hit out at Soil Association report
Retailers have hit back at a Soil Association report which found they were shunning UK organic food, as “inaccurate” and “unrepresentative”.
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ArticleChile hits onion high
Chile experienced a 10-year record in onion exports during January and February this year with volumes reaching 15,000 tonnes and values topping $6 million with the UK market playing a major role in the product's success.