Meldungen aus Europa – Page 5023

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    BPC warns of condensation risk

    2002-11-19T00:00:00Z

    At the recent Seed Industry Conference, the risk to potato crops from condensation was highlighted. The BPC's Adrian Cunnington offered easy steps to reduce the risk of condensation in store houses.

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    Spud consumer knowledge required

    2002-11-19T00:00:00Z

    Potato expert Rob Clayton advised the industry needs inproved knowledge of end user requirements in order to improve premiums. Clayton says the industry is capable of meeting demand but needs to know how to sell itself in the face of increasing competition.

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    Children the seeds of success

    2002-11-19T00:00:00Z

    At the Seed Industry Conference, BPC chief executive Helen Priestley said the industry must be aware of the needs of consumers. She stressed that the industry should realise the children of today - as the next generation of shoppers - have an influence over the industry.

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    Meredith wins British Potato Industry Award

    2002-11-19T00:00:00Z

    Recognising his 31 years in the industry, Bob Meredith has won a prestigious award. British Potato Council chairman David Walker presented the award at the Seed Industry Conference in Perth last week.

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    Hail strikes NZ apples

    2002-11-19T00:00:00Z

    Apple orchards on New Zealand's South Island have been hit by hail over the past week.

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    Sainsbury's asks suppliers to lower costs

    2002-11-19T00:00:00Z

    In an attempt to slash prices Sainsbury's has asked its suppliers to lower their costs by five per cent. Separately, Prince Charles has expressed his frustration at the way retailers in general treat UK farmers.

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    South African fruit committed to UK market

    2002-11-18T00:00:00Z

    Fruit South Africa has spoken about its formation and commitment to the UK market. Chairman Graham Malcolm said it was necessary for the industry to speak with one voice to address all issues.

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    Conference to growers' aid

    2002-11-18T00:00:00Z

    December 11 will see the Profiting from Potatoes conference held in east Yorkshire. Organsed by the Higgins Group and HSBC the conference aims to help struggling potato growers. A slow market, low prices and imports have all put the industry in jeopardy.

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    Asda branches out

    2002-11-18T00:00:00Z

    Asda has opened four new branches during November and re-branded two existing ones as Wal-Mart stores. The expansion has seen the retailer invest £94.5 million in the projects. As a result 1,600 new jobs have been created.

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    Spanish citrus races ahead

    2002-11-18T00:00:00Z

    Growers in Spain are charging ahead on the citrus harvest as volumes across all varieties are down with minimal overlap as each comes on stream.

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    Basingstoke's market first

    2002-11-18T00:00:00Z

    The town centre in Basingstoke last week opened its Market @ Festival Square as a new concept in UK shopping-centre fresh produce sales.

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    Fairtrade bananas first for school and farm shop

    2002-11-17T00:00:00Z

    The first school and first farm shop to supply Fairtrade bananas have been announced. Previously the fruit was only available in the multiple retailers. It is hoped that many other independent stores and enterprises will follow suit.

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    More farming jobs lost

    2002-11-17T00:00:00Z

    Government figures show a further 15,000 farm jobs have been lost in the 12 months to June 2002. The NFU says "the very fabric of the countryside is being torn apart". Last year's foot and mouth outbreak, the collapse of farmgate prices, strong sterling and the government's heavy handed regulation are all cited as causes.

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    Young florists hopeful for SkillCity competition

    2002-11-17T00:00:00Z

    Six aspring UK florists are battling it out to win the SkillFlorist competition at SkillCity this week. The theme of the event is "carnival" and for the final entrants will be asked to design a floral display live on stage with no time to prepare.

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    Chiquita turns to football as a promotional tool

    2002-11-17T00:00:00Z

    Banana company Chiquita is running a competition to give away football kits to children. The company has also had a strong presence at several football matches recently to promote the healthy fruit to sports fans.

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    BRC fears for pre-Budget statement

    2002-11-17T00:00:00Z

    THE BRC is concerned about the effect of the pre-Budget speech on the retail industry. If disposable income is eaten into, then the high street will suffer. Similarly, stores will be unable to cope with increased business taxation.

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    Fungi fit for a prince

    2002-11-14T00:00:00Z

    Fungi expert Antonio Carluccio is pictured on his way to St James's Palace with a harvest of growing cultivated mushrooms.

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    City markets float away

    2002-11-14T00:00:00Z

    The new Lord Mayor of London, Gavin Arthur, was warmly welcomed to New Spitalfields Market at the Lord Mayor's Show last weekend.

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    Sprouts in demand

    2002-11-14T00:00:00Z

    The continuing poor weather in several of the major UK sprout growing areas has meant that, by the time the Christmas sales peak arrives, "every British sprout will be needed" according to Roger Welberry, president of the British Sprout Growers' Association.

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    Washington apples frost struck

    2002-11-14T00:00:00Z

    Hit by heavy frosts at the end of October, Washington's Apple Commission (WAC) estimates around 4million cartons of fruit have been lost.