Meldungen aus Europa – Page 5059
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NFU fights for HRI
The National Farmers Union met with officials from the Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs on May 7 to express its concern about proposed cuts to funding for horticultural research and development (R&D).
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ETI scoops banana giants
The Ethical Trading Initiative (ETI) announces produce suppliers Chiquita Brands International and Fyffes have been selected for membership.
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French opportunities for UK trade
Stockton-based market analyst Plimsoll Publishing has uncovered dramatic evidence that the French fresh produce market should be a prime target for UK companies.
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Nisa gets better
Convenience store group Nisa is overhauling its own-label fresh produce offer with a new look pre-packed range due in store on May 13 and loose product available for the first time in three years.
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Pearl in Higgins crown
Potato seed supplier and ware marketing specialist the Higgins Group has announced its new salad potato variety Pearl has been listed by the National Institute of Agricultural Botany.
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Chinese lychee breakthrough
A recent post-harvest development will make long distance sea-freight of Chinese lychees possible with first arrivals due in the EU next month.
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Industry book has the answers
New reference work explains how agricultural practices affect supply chain. Ideal information for food professionals, say publishers.
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Geest acquires third French site
UK food group buys prepared lead salads company, La Société Bretonne do Légumes.
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Fruit popularity on the up
New report by Key Note points to growing UK market for fruit. Vegetable consumption is decreasing in volume terms.
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Farmers attack government stand on funding
NFU slams government for rejecting EU agrimoney package.
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Category strategy here to stay
A new report from the Institute of Grocery Distribution indicates that the overwhelming majority of suppliers and retailers are satisfied with category management and confident that it will continue over the next 10 years.
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Kitbin wins Worldstar honours
New Kitbin bulk containers from Israeli manufacturer Dolav Plastic Products have won a WorldStar packaging award at last week's Interpac exhibition in Germany.
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FPC issues pepper alert
The Fresh Produce Consortium has issued a pesticide alert for capsicum from Turkey and Israel following a report from the German authorities.
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Banana report criticised
Ecuador's banana sector has hit back after a report published last week by Human Rights Watch suggested the country's industry harboured human rights abuses and exploited children.
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Gras goes International
Asparagus growers John and Richard Clement of Tuddenham Hall Estate, Suffolk have linked up with Hargreaves Plants to form Asparagus International Ltd.
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Spanish nispero targets UK
Foods From Spain is organising a major three-year consumer and trade awareness drive to establish a market presence for loquats, highlighting their origins by renaming them in Spanish for the UK market as nisperos.
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MDS graduates guaranteed jobs
Graduate trainees from MDS secure jobs in advance. Trainees in great demand in industry management.
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NZ avocado on the up
New Zealand's avocado crop set for dramatic growth, according to the US organisation FAS.
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Chips are down in food fright
Confusion over accuracy of Swedish report British Potato Council rubbish chips food scare Swedish report not yet published Food Standard Agency conducting more tests
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CA pineapples excel against the odds
New method of transport carries fruit shipment, in spite of customs hold-up.