Meldungen aus Europa – Page 5078

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    Red diesel off the hook

    2001-12-19T00:00:00Z

    EU environment chiefs back NFU on red diesel proposal amid fears of rising costs.No extension to legislation say Brussels bosses.

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    Chile makes gains

    2001-12-19T00:00:00Z

    Good results in 2000-01 are spurring Chile's exporters on as their representatives in Europe plan their most innovative consumer campaign yet.

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    Breath of fresh apples

    2001-12-19T00:00:00Z

    Latest research suggests an apple a day may help keep asthma at bay.

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    Arava opens early window

    2001-12-19T00:00:00Z

    Some canny plantings are helping one Israeli exporter gain an advantage in capsicum supply.

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    Big freeze hits Spain

    2001-12-19T00:00:00Z

    Low temperatures are set to take their toll on Spanish horticultural production.

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    Crack young horticulturists to pit their wits

    2001-12-17T00:00:00Z

    The Institute of Horticulture seeks the best under-30s brain in national showdown.£1,500 prize on offer for nation's leading youngster.

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    Tesco plans Chinese expansion

    2001-12-17T00:00:00Z

    Leading UK multiple Tesco is ready to set up shop in the world's largest market. The chain is looking for trading partners and begin preparations next year.

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    Customer not always right but sector improving

    2001-12-17T00:00:00Z

    The UK food sector is starting to improve performace at long last. But consumer choice culture may be hampering progress, warn industry experts.

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    Free-for-schools project extended to vegetables

    2001-12-17T00:00:00Z

    The department of health's project to give schoolchildren a portion of fresh produce every day will now include vegetables in addition to fruit. The National Farmers Union and the Fresh Produce Consortium have both lobbied for the change.

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    Enza posts mixed results

    2001-12-17T00:00:00Z

    NZ top fruit exporter Enza has posted year end results for the year to September 30 with increased operating profits but a net loss overall.

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    Big red benefactor

    2001-12-13T00:00:00Z

    A tractor manufacturer gives UK producers' standard little red tractor a boost.

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    Best guidelines unveiled

    2001-12-13T00:00:00Z

    A new guide to help UK apple growers achieve best practice at each stage of production is published launched.

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    Prize Garden

    2001-12-13T00:00:00Z

    Wholesale company What 4 Ltd hosts a prize draw at its premises in New Covent Garden Market .

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    Conventional location

    2001-12-13T00:00:00Z

    The next Fresh Produce Consortium convention is moving back to London in 2002, and takes place on February 28 at the Royal Lancaster Hotel near Hyde Park.

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    Apple growers must act

    2001-12-13T00:00:00Z

    Top fruit producers in the UK get a wake-up call from Worldwide Fruit md, Alasair Robertson.

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    Chiquita may interest Fyffes

    2001-12-12T00:00:00Z

    According to an Irish press report, produce giant Fyffes may be interested in bidding for its beleaguered rival Chiquita.

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    Under 40s finalise conference location

    2001-12-12T00:00:00Z

    The biennial Under 40s fruit growers conference will take place in Bologna, Italy, early in 2003.

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    Higgins branches out

    2001-12-12T00:00:00Z

    The Higgins group hopes a new appointment on the Continent will help it conquer the northern European market.

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    Brimming with brassicas

    2001-12-12T00:00:00Z

    A host of exciting subjects are up for discussion at next year's brassicas conference.

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    Europe gets new association

    2001-12-12T00:00:00Z

    The new European Fresh Produce Association (EFPA) will be up and running from January 1, 2002. The FPC's Doug Henderson will be its vice president.