Meldungen aus Europa – Page 5072

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    Berry prospects brighten

    2002-01-30T00:00:00Z

    Warmer weather is on its way to the Mediterranean and with it the promise of better berry-growing conditions.

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    FSA demands pistachio ban

    2002-01-30T00:00:00Z

    The Food Standards Agency has called for a ban on pistachios imported from Iran.

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    Carrot shortage fears raised

    2002-01-30T00:00:00Z

    The British Carrot Growers Association warns of a continuing shortage of overwintering crop and new season carrots.

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    Produce to provide role model to other food sectors

    2002-01-29T00:00:00Z

    NFU vice-president Michael Paske has assuaged fears that horticulture is not on the agenda at the National Farmer's Union's agm next week.

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    Soil Association hails report

    2002-01-29T00:00:00Z

    Organic campaigning organisation the Soil Association has greeted the Policy Commission report on the future of farming with enthusiasm.

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    Grapefruit faces canker threat

    2002-01-29T00:00:00Z

    Citrus canker is spreading in Florida to threaten grapefruit groves.

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    UK potato production is down

    2002-01-28T00:00:00Z

    BPC figures show that total UK potato production is below the 1997-2000 average. But end of November 2001 stocks are higher than 2000.

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    FPC defends free-fruit scheme

    2002-01-28T00:00:00Z

    Fresh Produce Consortium responds to academic's assertion that nationwide free fruit project will be of little benefit to the UK's health.

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    Growers meet Whitty

    2002-01-28T00:00:00Z

    A National Farmers' Union delegation has met with horticulture minister Lord Whitty to discuss issues facing UK producers.

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    Argentina: pears as usual

    2002-01-28T00:00:00Z

    Despite the financial crisis embracing Argentina, it is business almost as usual for pear senders.

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    Organic fruit sales climb

    2002-01-25T00:00:00Z

    Sales of organically grown fruit are soaring in the UK, a new report claims.

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    Fyffes legal action over DCC dealing

    2002-01-25T00:00:00Z

    Shares scandal breaks out after Fyffes accusses DCC of insider trading. We were "encouraged" say DCC chiefs as they bid to clear name.

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    Downturn hits catering business

    2002-01-25T00:00:00Z

    A major supplier of fruit and salad products to the catering industry says it expects to announce a loss, after slack trade in the last quarter of 2001.

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    Sprouts boosted by dropleg system

    2002-01-25T00:00:00Z

    A Lancashire firm reports better sprout yields since improving its technology. Higher quality with new system says Huntapac manager.

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    Root treatment granted Defra reprieve

    2002-01-24T00:00:00Z

    Government ministry extends permission for the use of swede and turnip input. But an alternative must be found after a Europe-wide ban comes into force from July, 2003.

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    Organics quiz for NFU and Soil Association

    2002-01-24T00:00:00Z

    NFU vice president Micheal Paske and Soil Association chiefs face questions from the floor in audience event. Panel headed by Jonathan Dimbleby on January 25.

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    Chip Week hits on love theme

    2002-01-23T00:00:00Z

    The British Potato Council will go head-to-head with St Valentine's Day, Shrove Tuesday and Chinese New Year during schools' half-term holiday next month as it celebrates National Chip Week from February 11-17.

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    Carrot supplies tighten up

    2002-01-23T00:00:00Z

    Availability of UK carrots will harden as cold weather takes its toll, growers warn.

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    Berry picture brightens

    2002-01-23T00:00:00Z

    Strawberry and raspberry availability from the Mediterranean basin picks up following a chilly spell.

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    Minnaar joins Greenery

    2002-01-23T00:00:00Z

    Dutch exporter Minnaar will be joining the Dutch grower-owned Greenery group as a direct distributor of its produce and related imports.