Meldungen aus Europa – Page 4930
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ArticleGloucestershire leads way with buy local initiative
Gloucestershire campaign sets the standard for local food procurement.
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ArticleGovernment cracks down on winter lettuce
The government has today announced an enforcement programme to crack down on illegal pesticide residues in winter lettuce during the 2003-04 season.
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ArticleFresh produce to benefit from FSA report
The fruit and vegetable industry is well placed to benefit from further evidence that obesity is one of the major problems facing British society in the early 21st century.
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ArticleOrganics branded "a gigantic con"
Observer columnist concludes that the organic movement is largely conning a willing section of the British public with mythical claims.
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Illegal travellers cost farmers £100 million a year
Illegal travellers are costing the UK's farming community up to £100 million a year
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Lingarden takes Safeline with onions
Spalding producer Lingarden has installed a new Safeline signature detector, to perfect the difficult task of metal detection in its onion packhouse.
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Sort out your waste - now!
Farmers, horticulturalists, waste contractors and suppliers should start preparing now for new waste management controls for agriculture due in 2004.
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Donovan dies, aged 83
Alf Donovan, a member of the fresh produce distribution industry for 54 years has died, aged 83.
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ArticleFairtrade to enter second decade in 2004
Fairtrade Fortnight in 2004 (March 1-14) ñ will mark the 10th birthday of the FAIRTRADE brand.
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ArticleFoodex Meatex reveals innovation plans
Foodex Meatex has announced plans to extend the format for its 2004 Innovation Awards.
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Tastes of Anglia publishes food guide
Tastes of Anglia is introducing a guide “Where to buy the Best in Local Food” to help consumers know what's available in their region.
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ArticleEnza returns to growers fall year-on-year
New Zealand top-fruit exporter Enza has announced it will make a final 2003 season payment, totalling NZ $172 million, to all its growers.
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ArticleOrganic food sales top £1 billion
The organic food industry has seen sales top £1 billion for the first time, according to latest results from the Soil Association.
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ArticleEverfresh Europe makes retail move
Everfresh Europe is launching a range of pre-packed fresh salads and herbs into the retail market, which aim to extend the life of the produce by up to 10 times.
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ArticlePlimsoll issues "chasers" warning
Plimsoll Publishing has highlighted 90 fresh produce companies that are borrowing heavily in a bid to capture extra market share.
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ArticleMorePeople expands recruitment network
MorePeople has announced the acquisition of The Peepul Bureau, an established horticultural recruitment specialist...
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ArticleFresh Summit feeds 11 counties
To illustrate the scale of Fresh Summit, the PMA was able to donate an enormous 345,182 lbs of fruit, veg and related products to charities in Florida on its closure.
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ArticleFreight expectations
With both sea and air freight becoming increasingly competitive industries, providing a better quality service is the best way of staying ahead of the opposition. Increasing red tape for sea freight is not making it any easier though, and air freight could soon be left behind without technological developments. John Broy reports.
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Avocado advance goes global
Advanced storage and ripening solutions are revolutionising the avocado industry and increasing product confidence but as output rises, producers are turning their attention to marketing strategies and calling for the creation of a global marketing initiative. Emma Hatfield reports.