Meldungen aus Europa – Page 4974

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    TV star to present farm awards

    2003-06-18T00:00:00Z

    Children's BBC television presenter, Mark Speight will present the prizes to the Scottish winners of HSE's children's farm safety poster competition next week

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    Industry welcomes discussions on environmental liability

    2003-06-18T00:00:00Z

    The decision made by European ministers in the environmental council not to introduce compulsory environmental liability insurance in the proposed directive, has been welcomed by the industry

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    Kenya Flower Day

    2003-06-18T00:00:00Z

    Kenya Flower Day (June 17) saw Erastus Mureithi, chairman of the Kenya Flower Council (KFC), announce that 2002 had been a successful year for the Kenyan flower industry but it had not come without its upheavals.

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    Italian cherry cheer

    2003-06-18T00:00:00Z

    Volumes of Italian cherries are coming on stream from more northern regions as the calendar of supply moves up the peninsula and the season hits its peak.

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    Kiwifruit under safety microscope

    2003-06-18T00:00:00Z

    The Food Standards Agency has commissioned research into allergic reactions to kiwifruit, but has issued no alerts warning children not to eat the fruit, the agency told freshinfo this week.

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    They're honoured - by Her Majesty

    2003-06-18T00:00:00Z

    A number of people working with fresh produce or in associated industries were picked out in the Queen's birthday honours list.

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    Major UK produce acquisition

    2003-06-17T00:00:00Z

    Two UK companies have joined forces to create a combined approach across a number of fresh produce categories

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    Government challenges food manufacturers

    2003-06-17T00:00:00Z

    Health and food standard officials have ordered food manufacturers to reduce fats and sugars in their products as the NHS is becoming burdened with obesity-related health issues

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    Tesco to reconsider contracts

    2003-06-17T00:00:00Z

    Tesco may bow to shareholder pressure and change the contracts of its top executives

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    Belgian potatoes show early promise

    2003-06-17T00:00:00Z

    Flandria early potatoes have got off to a promising start, the season has started earlier than anticipated and Belgian auctions are expecting a 10-15 per cent increase in supply.

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    MP will keep up GM campaign despite job loss

    2003-06-17T00:00:00Z

    The most outspoken critic of the prime minister's policy on GM foods, MP Michael Meacher, has lost his environment job but will keep on debating.

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    Lingarden sets out stall

    2003-06-16T00:00:00Z

    Lingarden has announced it wants to become the premier "one-stop-shop" supplier of cut flowers, houseplants and garden plants

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    CCFRA issues new guidlines

    2003-06-16T00:00:00Z

    CCFRA has published two new guidelines to help companies refurbishing their premises

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    Entrepreneurs end bid for Somerfield

    2003-06-16T00:00:00Z

    The two entrepreneurs targeting Somerfield have officially ditched their takeover attempt

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    Midlands Grower Show

    2003-06-16T00:00:00Z

    The Midlands Regional Grower Show will take place on June 25 at HRI Wellesbourne.

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    Yoder Toddington looks ahead

    2003-06-16T00:00:00Z

    Young plant supplier Yoder Toddington staged its "Look Ahead 2004" event recently. More than 60 attendees visited the Cheshire open day for a preview of an extensive range of products offered by Yoder Toddington, Four Oaks Nurseries and Channel Islands Plants.

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    Belgian auctions gain certification

    2003-06-16T00:00:00Z

    Six Belgian fruit and vegetable auctions have been awarded certification by the independent inspection and certification body, Certagro.

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    FTA indicates transport trends

    2003-06-16T00:00:00Z

    Domestic road freight growth is at its lowest level yet, according to the Freight Transport Association's latest quarterly transport activity survey.

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    Sainsbury's reveals soft targets

    2003-06-16T00:00:00Z

    Sainsbury's has revealed the performance targets agreed with Sir Peter Davis as he prepares to step up to the chairmanship of the supermarket group.

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    Picota picks up

    2003-06-15T00:00:00Z

    The Picota cherry promotional campaign will be launched at the end of June with cherry promotion stickers appearing on punnets in five multiple retailers.