Meldungen aus Europa – Page 5064
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NFU in green card plan
The NFU says that issuing more flexible "green card" work permits for immigrants is the only way to tackle severe staff shortages on the UK's farms.
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FSA advice on peeling revised
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has accused its critics of "scare-mongering" as the row over washing fresh produce continues.
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NFU backs HRI cash
NFU chiefs lobby government to support further funding of UK r & d mecca Horticulture Research International.
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Fungicide wins seal of approval
Fungicide Amistar receives full approval from pesticides watchdogs.The chemical can be used on carrots, leeks and onions for 2002 season.
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UK is top organic consumer in Europe
The UK is Europe's biggest consumer of organic produce, says survey.
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Asda named as UK's top employer
Newspaper poll rates Asda the UK's best employer. Supermarket chain praised for its benefits and training schemes.
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UK asparagus to boost Jubilee celebration
UK asparagus bosses hope public will celebrate the Queen's jubilee by eating the product.
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Five-a-day becoming more everyday
FSA survey suggests consumers are responding to the five-a-day message.
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Grape hope for Peru
According to a report out this month from the US department of agriculture, Peruvian grape production has increased 27 per cent year on year.
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Zespri aims for early start
New Zealand kiwifruit exporter Zespri International is setting its sights on "a fast, early start to the new season."
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Chile markets baby fruit
The Chilean Fresh Fruit Association – Europe reports sales of baby kiwifruit through UK stores.
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Soil Association to hold event
The UK's leading organic body launches event to encourage more farmers to supply non-conventional goods.
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US Apple industry in need of cash injection
Calls for emergency market loss assistance to the US apple industry rejected by House of Representatives.30 per cent of US apple growers stand to lose their farms.
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Food & Drink show "best ever"
Exhibitors and visitors at this week's Food & Drink Expo at the Birmingham NECsay the event was a great success.
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Report knocks organic claims
Soil Association repudiates findings of new report. Authors say consumers are still in the dark about benefits of organic food.
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Parliamentary Fruit Group seeks members
All-party fruit group tells freshinfo.com that it wants more support from the produce industry.
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Mondi takes silver
A packaging company has won a coveted industry award for its designs for a produce supplier.
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Tesco potato project
Youngsters in Kent and Coventry are learning to grow their own potatoes with help from Tesco suppliers in the south-east St Nicolas Court Farms and Midlanders MBM.
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Chiquita comeback
Fresh produce financial struggler Chiquita has emerged from a restructure in considerably better shape.
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Food Dudes enjoy fame
The Food Dudes phenomenon that has fuelled a boom in fresh produce consumption has received national coverage.