Meldungen aus Europa – Page 4939

  • Laurence Swan, far right, seen here with professor Fergus Lowe of the bangor Project, far left, has been actively involved with promoting the nutritional value of fruit
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    Swan urges PR investment

    2003-10-10T11:00:01Z

    In order to increase the consumption of fruit and vegetables in Europe, the health benefits must be well-publicised, says Fyffes Laurence Swan.

  • The BPC handed out potato packs at five major stations across the UK
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    BPC kicks off latest campaign

    2003-10-10T09:00:02Z

    The BPC handed out baking potatoes to commuters this week as part of the convenience consumer campaign.

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    FPC revises pesticides advice

    2003-10-10T07:05:01Z

    The Fresh Produce Consortium is revising its pesticides code of practice.

  • US apples look for capital gains
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    US apples look for capital gains

    2003-10-09T18:06:10Z

    Washington's apple growers are looking to emulate the success of the UK organic market by increasing domestic consumption and targeting emerging markets. Emma Hatfield reports.

  • Critical time for organics
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    Critical time for organics

    2003-10-09T18:04:55Z

    As the soaring growth rate of the last few years begins to slide, there has been a change in focus in organic fresh produce along the length of the supply chain. Dominic Weaver reports.

  • Low countries on top-fruit high
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    Low countries on top-fruit high

    2003-10-09T18:03:25Z

    Dutch and Belgian top-fruit looks set to benefit from a combination of factors, including an improved varietal mix. Meanwhile an excellent growing season, a leaning towards pear production and a depleted European crop should see exports soar. Emma Hatfield reports.

  • The Abar Solution
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    The Abar Solution

    2003-10-09T18:02:31Z

    Throughout October the Journal is featuring a weekly series examining the latest developments in produce machinery. This week Abar Automation reveals its development of a line of robotic pick and place systems to handle a range of fruit and vegetables. Meanwhile, a rising demand for pizza toppings has prompted Beacon Foods to invest in new machinery.

  • Article

    A family affair

    2003-10-09T18:00:19Z

    Adam Bernstein (pictured) hosts a monthly look at one of the legislative aspects that most affect your business, how it is run and how it can be more profitable. This month, David Harvey looks at the intricacies of family businesses.

  • Article

    Priorities appear misguided

    2003-10-09T18:00:06Z

    One of the key points I took away from a series of excellent presentations at Bayer's sustainability conference on Tuesday ñ

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    CCFRA releases food packaging book

    2003-10-09T17:00:01Z

    Campden and Chorleywood Food Research Association (CCFRA) has published its latest book, an overview of food packaging.

  • Mumford
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    New disease threat to UK tomato industry

    2003-10-09T15:05:01Z

    A new disease threat to the UK tomato industry has been discovered in the south east of England this year.

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    IFIS announces latest release

    2003-10-09T13:00:01Z

    The International Food Information Service (IFIS) has announced publication details of the latest Food Science and Techology Abstracts (FSTA) database.

  • Article

    Sainsbury's announces Halloween plans

    2003-10-09T12:05:01Z

    Sainsbury's is looking to make this year's Halloween bigger and better than ever with a host of in-store plans.

  • Article

    Fresh discussion of supply and production problems

    2003-10-09T11:05:00Z

    The intricacies of European supply and production were discussed last week...

  • Article

    Greenvale launches new salad potato

    2003-10-09T09:05:01Z

    Greenvale AP has introduce a new premium salad potato, the Crème de la Crème.

  • Recognised by nine per cent in survey
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    Quality marques falling on deaf ears

    2003-10-09T07:00:01Z

    The industry's desire to educate and attract consumers through quality and identification marques on products is falling largely on deaf ears...

  • Newton
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    Newton added to BerryWorld board

    2003-10-08T17:00:01Z

    Tim Newton has joined the board at BerryWorld

  • (l - r) Drs Colin Campbell and Peter Darby have been rewarded for their organic research
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    HRI scientists rewarded for organic efforts

    2003-10-08T15:00:01Z

    Drs Peter Darby and Colin Campbell have received the Worshipful Company of Fruiterers' award for excellence in the category of “Outstanding Achievement in Organic Research and Development”.

  • l-r Graham Ward, chairman of the National Farmers Union board of agriculture, Paul Caddell md of FloraLinc
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    FloraLinc opens packhouse

    2003-10-08T13:00:01Z

    FloraLinc's new £750,000 packhouse was opened last week by Graham Ward, chairman of the National Farmers Union Board of Horticulture.

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    Carrefour follows Tesco lead

    2003-10-08T11:00:01Z

    Carrefour is adopting a similar strategy to Tesco in a bid to improve its share in the Asian market.