Meldungen aus Europa – Page 5017

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    Brazilian oversupply strikes melon market

    2002-12-17T00:00:00Z

    The yellow honeydew melon market is suffering under the weight of oversupply from Brazil intensified by a cold snap gripping major markets in the EU and the US that is cooling demand.

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    Iceberg supply firms

    2002-12-17T00:00:00Z

    Prices for Spanish iceberg are strengthening slightly in the run up to Christmas as the supply situation tightens a notch following weeks of overproduction.

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    Guernsey's rose industry in decline

    2002-12-16T00:00:00Z

    A recent report suggests that Guernsey's rose sector is in decline.

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    SIAL 2002 attracts record numbers

    2002-12-16T00:00:00Z

    SIAL 2002 was extremely succesful, attracting a record number of both exhibitors and visitors.

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    Interbloem goes Dutch

    2002-12-16T00:00:00Z

    Ireland's largest service provider to the horticultural industry announces expansion.

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    New website for New Covent Garden Market

    2002-12-16T00:00:00Z

    New Covent Garden Market has revamped its website to make it easier to use for tenants and other interested parties.

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    Spanish clems return to firing line

    2002-12-15T00:00:00Z

    Grower groups in California are preparing to take the US plant health authority to court over its decision to allow the re-entry of Spanish clementine imports.

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    BCPC annual medal awarded

    2002-12-15T00:00:00Z

    Three internationally renowned scientists have been awarded the British Crop Protection Council annual medal.

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    Crop protectors address food production

    2002-12-15T00:00:00Z

    The British Crop Protection Council annual conference offered a symposium for world players to discuss tactics in improving the global food supply situation.

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    Caulis get Kentish backing

    2002-12-12T00:00:00Z

    Somerfield is supporting Kent-grown produce, with cauliflowers carrying the Produced in Kent logo introduced by Kent County Council. Pictured at Tuesday's launch are, left to right: Geoff Philpott; Stephen Conn, Somerfield's brassica buyer; and Paul Graves of AV Produce

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    Sugraone bound for Italy

    2002-12-12T00:00:00Z

    Producers throughout Italy will have access to Sugraone grapevines from February, following the announcement that Vitroplant Vivai has been appointed to handle the variety in the country.

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    MBM joie de vivre

    2002-12-12T00:00:00Z

    MBM Produce Ltd, the UK's leading potato supplier, has launched a premium "Joie de Vivre" salad potato brand for the wholesale and catering markets.

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    Beacon beats its own goal

    2002-12-12T00:00:00Z

    Beacon Foods has beaten its three-years jobs creation target in half the anticipated time.

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    New md for floral marketing company

    2002-12-12T00:00:00Z

    Paul Caddell has joined the newly set-up FloraLinc as managing director. The company will expand its business in 2003 with a specially designed packhouse.

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    DVLA called on to clarify vehicle taxing

    2002-12-12T00:00:00Z

    The Freight Transport Association has called on the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority to change the wording of its vehicle excise duty banding which the authority deems "confusing".

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    BRC and NFU stress government plans must bring change

    2002-12-12T00:00:00Z

    The National Farmers' Union and British Retail Consortium have shown conditional support for the Department for the environment, food and rural affairs (Defra) farming strategy.

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    Certis appoints new managers

    2002-12-12T00:00:00Z

    Certis Europe has appointed three new crop managers. Martyne Pearce, Andre Marcone and Tjaart Hofman have all been promoted internally.

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    UK retailers back Efsis standards

    2002-12-12T00:00:00Z

    A recent Efsis survey shows UK retailers are backing a drive for certification against the Standard of Food Packaging Materials.

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    Cue growers get equipped

    2002-12-12T00:00:00Z

    An Irish cucumber grower has installed a high speed labelling machine from Sessions of York. Carthy & Collins is using the machine to label all of its shrink-wrapped cucumbers.

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    Caledonian Produce to change name

    2002-12-12T00:00:00Z

    From December 23 Caledonian Produce Ltd will trade as Geest Foods Ltd t/a Caledonian Produce.