Meldungen aus Europa – Page 4987

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    Minor pesticide adjustment

    2003-04-30T00:00:00Z

    Defra has launched an initiative through the Pesticides Safety Directorate which aims to safeguard the production of minor crops by improving the availability of pesticides.

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    Freight moves forward

    2003-04-30T00:00:00Z

    The Freight Transport Association has announced John Allan as its new president.

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    Workers buy Chiquita plant

    2003-04-29T00:00:00Z

    Chiquita Brands International has announced the sale of some of its Panama assets to a workers' co-operative.

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    Spanish growers speak out

    2003-04-29T00:00:00Z

    Spain's horticulture sector has joined together to speak out against the latest proposals from the European Commission and European Parliament for reform of the common agricultural policy.

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    New bid for Somerfield expected

    2003-04-29T00:00:00Z

    The entrepreneurs looking to buy Somerfield will have to increase their offer to obtain the chain.

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    Spanish co-ops join forces

    2003-04-29T00:00:00Z

    Two of the best known winter vegetables and salads suppliers have teamed up.

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    Nine Elms affected by roadworks

    2003-04-29T00:00:00Z

    Small sections of the Nine Elms carrigageway will be closed for two weeks from tomorrow (Wednesday) due to roadworks

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    Boots look to Asda man for the future

    2003-04-29T00:00:00Z

    Boots has targeted Asda Richard Baker as its number one choice for their new chief executive.

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    Tesco boost for UK growers

    2003-04-29T00:00:00Z

    Tesco has announced that it is sourcing an extra £15 million of UK produce following research into new ways of growing fruit and vegetables outside the traditional UK seasons.

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    S&N looks to sell retail business

    2003-04-29T00:00:00Z

    Scottish and Newcastle is planning to sell its entire pubs estate to concentrate on brewing, with consequences for its catering suppliers.

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    Cadbury under fire

    2003-04-29T00:00:00Z

    Chocolate manufacturer Cadbury has come under fire for plans to launch a chocolate for sports equipment scheme to be introduced at the beginning of May.

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    FPC responds to 5-a-day "failure" claims.

    2003-04-28T00:00:00Z

    The Fresh Produce Consortium responds to claims by The Independent that the government's 5-a-day campaign is not working.

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    New Zealand weaves mushroom magic

    2003-04-28T00:00:00Z

    Scientists have discovered how to grow orange saffron milk cap mushrooms on pine trees.

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    Produce takes to the road

    2003-04-28T00:00:00Z

    The NFU's Food and Farming Roadshow has been launched for another year to continue the work of raising public awareness of food and farming and to promote UK food.

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    Babies at risk from poor nutrition

    2003-04-28T00:00:00Z

    Pregant teenagers put the health of their babies at risk by not eating an adequate diet according to a new report published by the Maternity Alliance and the Food Commission.

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    Avocado campaign hikes summer sales

    2003-04-28T00:00:00Z

    The South African Avocado Growers' Association's annual promotional campaign has doubled summer sales of avocado in the last eight years.

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    Safeway sale – good news for highest bidder.

    2003-04-28T00:00:00Z

    The supermarket chain successful in buying Safeway should see an increase in their market share.

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    French apple fears abate

    2003-04-27T00:00:00Z

    The French national apple section has said the effects of a late spring frost and cold temperatures before Easter on the apple crop are not as grim as earlier reported.

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    Co-op slashes banana prices

    2003-04-25T00:00:00Z

    Prices of bananas will be slashed at one leading UK supermarket next week.

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    Gras still growing

    2003-04-25T00:00:00Z

    UK asparagus growers speak out against reports of an early harvest for their crop.