Meldungen aus Europa – Page 4956
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ArticleSalad days get regular slot
Following successful press coverage, National Salad Week will become a firm fixture in the UK calendar.
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Produce World educates consumers
Produce World took the opportunity at the Great Yorkshire Show to answer questions from the general public
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ArticleSpanish lemon forecast up
Early indications from the main Spanish lemon growing area of Murcia are for a slightly increased crop in 2003.
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ArticleBPC continues battle against blight
The Britsh Potato Council has identified further cases against blight
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HDRA to host organic day
HDRA is to host a conversion to organic farming day in Nottinghamshire this September
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ArticleFoodex Meatex announces new appointment
Foodex Meatex has announced the appointment of a new financial controller.
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ArticleAfrupro lessens avocado burden
Despite a blip caused by heavy Peruvian arrivals, South African avocado exporter Afrupro International is having a good off-year.
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ArticleVolcani scientists to enrich fruit properties
Israeli scientists are pioneering new technology to introduce additional health properties to fruit.
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ArticleMRL problems intensify
The UK fresh produce industry needs to pay more attention to changes in maximum residue levels for pesticides on produce.
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ArticleZespri bangs single-desk drum
Craig Greenlees chairman of New Zealand kiwifruit marketer Zespri used the company's agm today to extol the benefits of single-desk marketing but warned against complacency.
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ArticleOnion bag wide open
The EU onion crop has to battle with the weather conditions each year. Last year across Europe it had to contend with floods, while this year blistering heat for prolonged periods has raised a whole new host of challenges. John Broy reports.
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ArticleA bitter sweet Symphony
With the Environment Agency slamming major retailers on their pollution records and the EU Waste Directive altered to include biodegradable plastics in its recycling targets ñ isn't there room for some serious improvement in the food packaging industry? Allan Blacher of Symphony Environmental thinks there is.
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ArticleMarkets re-draw waste line
Pure economics will be the main force behind a change in waste disposal practices, but for those that fail to grasp the financial logic, legislative requirements ñ and the potential for large fines to be imposed ñ might also do the trick. Tommy Leighton reports.
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ArticleFrench shape up to changing consumer
French producers have worked hard to keep up with changing preferences for apples, and as younger consumers demand more from their produce, there are new opportunities to explore. From now on the spotlight will be firmly fixed on the marketing challenges as French apples aim to increase their export presence. Emma Hardy reports.
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ArticleFrench raise a resolute smile
Earlier this year France suffered a blow to fruit production in the form of heavy frost. As the exact extent of the damage comes to light the Journal visited France and found producers resolutely optimistic about export potential and promotions as the UK Sunshine Fruits from France campaign continues. Emma Hardy reports.
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Pesticide issue gaining wider understanding
Following the recent problems arising out of residues of 2,4-D on citrus and Bromopropylate on grapes there is a growing understanding both here in the UK and around the world that breaches of the pesticide regulations in the UK either through non-approved uses or MRL exceedences will lead supermarkets to ban the sale of the products.
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Fascinated by summer growth
I've been fascinated this long hot summer watching the growth of prepared fruits in salads. There was a time when retailers seemed to have problems coming up with the right sort of packaging to give a reasonable length of shelf-life without leaking all over the fitment.
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Don't fall into the apathy trap
Pesticides and waste are two subjects about which it is understandable if your first reaction is to hide your head under the
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ArticleAsda growth continues
Asda has announced its sales growth continues to accelerate away from some of its rivals.
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ArticleUS airlift to bolster flagging EU lettuce supply
US lettuce is being flown into the UK to fill the gaps left by a shortage of EU product