Meldungen aus Europa – Page 5008

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    Canine boost to canker battle

    2003-02-05T00:00:00Z

    Dogs may soon be able to sniff out citrus canker and alert inspectors to the disease at an early stage.

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    Chips are up

    2003-02-05T00:00:00Z

    Chip Week this year from February 17-23 is set to be largest ever, according to event-organiser The British Potato Council which is employing the services of celebrity chef Ainsley Harriot (pictured) to help promote its message.

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    New look for new season

    2003-02-05T00:00:00Z

    Capespan reports that its first shipment of Royal Gala from South Africa is on the water and destined for the as early season pears are already receiving a warm welcome and it unveils a new corporate image (pictured) for the new season.

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    Kentish strawberries tackle Korea

    2003-02-04T00:00:00Z

    Hargreaves takes East Malling varieties to unexplored markets.

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    Glen Avon on cue

    2003-02-04T00:00:00Z

    First UK cues hit market, courtesy of Glen Avon Growers.

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    US welcomes WAPA progress

    2003-02-04T00:00:00Z

    The World Apple & Pear Association (WAPA) moved closer to the establishment of a world quality mark for apples and pears at its most recent meeting at Fruit Logistica last month as its efforts earned support in the US pear sector.

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    Sun World receives new funding

    2003-02-03T00:00:00Z

    After filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Thursday, Sun World received approval for new funding on Friday.

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    First toms on Isle of Wight

    2003-02-03T00:00:00Z

    The first Isle of Wight cherry tomatoes of 2003 have been packed at Arreton.

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    Lingarden's onion appointment

    2003-02-03T00:00:00Z

    Lingarden has moved its management accountant Sarah Hill to a role as an account manager for the company.

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    High street shows modest January growth

    2003-02-03T00:00:00Z

    The Confederation of British Industries (CBI) reports that high street retailers have seen modest growth during the January sales compared to the dull pre-Christmas season.

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    Tesco in Irish expansion

    2003-02-03T00:00:00Z

    UK supermarket group Tesco is reported to be expanding its operation in Ireland.

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    Store battle over bananas

    2003-02-03T00:00:00Z

    According to UK press reports, Caribbean leaders claim a takeover of Safeway by Wal-Mart Asda will bring increased problems for the beleaguered banana industry in the Caribbean.

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    Rains batter blueberries

    2003-02-03T00:00:00Z

    Heavy rainfall in Chile last week has affected blueberry production in the south of the country.

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    Eurep Gap training seminar

    2003-01-31T00:00:00Z

    The next Eurep Gap training workshop will be held in Germany next month.

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    Fungi boost pepper yields

    2003-01-31T00:00:00Z

    A study by US department of agriculture researchers has found that fungi living on plant roots can increase capsicum yields.

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    SunWorld files for bankruptcy

    2003-01-31T00:00:00Z

    California-based new-variety breeder and licensor Sun World International has filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

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    HDRA talks with growers to tackle weeds

    2003-01-31T00:00:00Z

    Henry Doubleday Research Association is at the start of its four-year programme to liase with organic growers to help combat the ongoing issue of weeds for organic farmers.

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    UK farmers must stay positive

    2003-01-31T00:00:00Z

    Lord Haskins told delegates at a farming conference this week that the future was brighter for them than they may have thought.

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    Sainsbury's makes Supermarkets' appointment

    2003-01-31T00:00:00Z

    Stuart Mitchell has been appointed managing director of Sainsbury's Supermarkets effective from February 1. Sara Weller becomes deputy md.

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    freshinfo update: The Summerfruit Company

    2003-01-31T00:00:00Z

    Redbridge AFI and Worldwide Fruit comment on launch of The Summerfruit Company.