Meldungen aus Europa – Page 4964
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New qualification launched by Lantra
A new qualification for managing volunteers has been approved.
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Organised crime moves in on produce
A report in The Times claims that gangs are supplying Chinese immigrants as cheap farm labour.
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Producers shun futures at their peril
Potato producers who fail to make use of futures markets are placing good returns at risk in this season of extremely low plantings, warns potato futures broker ADM Investor Services International.
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Fireblight: Oz growers deluded?
New Zealand apple growers could clash with their Australian counterparts as they push for trade barriers to be lifted following the WTO ruling on Japan's fireblight restrictions on US apples.
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2,4-D ñ the final outcome
In accordance with the EU pesticide review process,the MRL for 2,4-D on citrus was set at the limit ofdetermination (zero)
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Grape red hope
An air of caution surrounds reports on this year's European grape as the season gets underway. With a delayed start in Spain and frost damage in Italy, producers and importers must keep a close eye on supplies to ensure prospects aren't, once again, dampened by the weather when Greek product comes on stream. Emma Hardy reports.
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Berries in spotlight
The continued success of European strawberries means that other berries often pass unnoticed. Across mainland Europe and the UK the rise of lines such as blueberries promises a more prominent future, with a share of the spotlight on the horizon. John Broy reports.
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The job centres
Recruitment, like many other “associated industries” has often been looked on more as a necessary evil than a service to the industry. However, times have changed and as the industry merry-go-round becomes less populated, so companies are reliant on expert assistance to source suitably qualified individuals for key posts. The recruitment specialists have amended their approach too, recognising the benefit long-term partnerships can bring. Tommy Leighton reports.
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Supasweet proving attractive
I've already touched on the launch of Supasweet onions, but while driving to the onion fields of Bedfordshire, I came across
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New vegan diet cuts cholesterol
Scientists claim to have devised a simple diet that dramatically reduces cholesterol without any need for medication
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Sainsbury's adds edge to exotics
Sainsbury's has re-launched its exotic fruit offer to feature premium booklet labels on 10 different lines including pre-packed and individual fruits.
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Sharp end of soft fruit
M&S technical manager Andrew Sharp gives his opinion on the recent runaway success story, the Jubilee strawberry.
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Florette expansion nears completion
Bagged salad giant Florette has completed the first phase of a factory extension at its Staffordshire site.
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Potato trade advised to invest in futures
Potato producers who fail to make use of futures markets are placing good returns at risk in this season of extremely low plantings, warned potato futures broker ADM Investor Services International.
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Gill puts European farmers' case forward
Sir Ben Gill will give a European farmer's perspective on how European farm policy is changing in ways that will help to solve global food and trade problems
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Tenants can break stalemate
Politics can often frustrate ñ in fact to frustrate appears to be the raison d'être. Logic rarely comes into the equation, as
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FTA wants freeze on diesel duty
The FTA has told the Treasury that diesel duty should not rise on October 1, but remain frozen until April 2004 at least.
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Capespan supports party with clementines for all
As in recent years, Capespan turned up to support a kids party in London providing clementines.
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Le Meridien fighting for survival
Financiers of Le Meridien remain locked in talks as they attempt to avert receivership for the troubled hotel chain.