Meldungen aus Europa – Page 5083

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    Apple aid halved

    2001-11-11T00:00:00Z

    US growers are dismayed that promised government assistance has been reduced by 50 per cent to $75million.

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    Court pesticides ruling is victory for UK growers

    2001-11-09T00:00:00Z

    The National Farmers Union welcomes Court of Appeal judgement that gives more flexibility over import of pesticides.

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    FPC gives pesticide residue advice

    2001-11-08T00:00:00Z

    FPC says use its guidelines to banish pesticide residues, amid reports from Lord Whitty that winter letuce has exceeded MRLs for past seven seasons.

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    FSA to review food assurance schemes

    2001-11-08T00:00:00Z

    The Food Standards Agency announces a "wide-ranging" review of food assurance schemes, after research suggests consumers have a low understanding of them.

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    Tesco bangs organic drum

    2001-11-08T00:00:00Z

    Tesco has announced plans to increase its sales of organic food to £1 billion by 2006.

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    WCF honours innovation

    2001-11-08T00:00:00Z

    The Worshipful Company of Fruiterers presented its environmental awards last week, honouring four innovative winners.

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    BPC pat on the back

    2001-11-08T00:00:00Z

    The British Potato Council is congratulating itself on the success of its latest maincrop consumer campaign.

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    Eurep eyes Checkmate

    2001-11-08T00:00:00Z

    Checkmate International (CMi) has received an extension of scope for the Eurep-Gap standard.

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    Hedon and Ginwell get Drax

    2001-11-08T00:00:00Z

    Hedon Salads Ltd and Ginwell Ltd announce the full acquisition of Drax nursery from English Village Salads Ltd, part of Geest.

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    Bright message from Chile

    2001-11-08T00:00:00Z

    Chile appeals for support from investors interested in supporting its organic produce. from the nation at a special press conference on November 6.

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    Make your intentions known

    2001-11-08T00:00:00Z

    Produce businesses wishing to become a supplier in the national free-fruit-for-schools scheme have until December to declare their interest, according to the Fresh Produce Consortium.

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    Sweet Tentation

    2001-11-08T00:00:00Z

    The Tentation Club celebrates the new season with a day out in the orchards.

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    Canaries back on song

    2001-11-08T00:00:00Z

    The first consignments of this season's Canary Islands' tomato crop arrive at UK ports.

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    Media sprout frenzy

    2001-11-08T00:00:00Z

    UK-grown Brussels sprouts are being renamed.

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    Next step for global codes

    2001-11-08T00:00:00Z

    The fresh produce industry moves one step closer to its goal of an internationally accepted system of traceability for fruit and vegetables.

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    Cuba counts cost

    2001-11-07T00:00:00Z

    The effects of hurricane Michelle on Cuban crops are unclear as continuing rain prevents entry to plantations.

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    Europe leads organic field

    2001-11-07T00:00:00Z

    Research and marketing consultancy Organic Monitor is predicting growth of 23 per cent this year in the global market for organic foods with Europe being the fastest growing market.

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    NFU backs BPC levy rise

    2001-11-06T00:00:00Z

    The National Farmers Union says it will support proposals to increase the British Potato Council annual levy to £40 a hectare.

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    Kids' diet falls short

    2001-11-06T00:00:00Z

    A report from the Cancer Research Campaign and retailer Iceland finds teenagers eat far too little fresh produce.

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    Cuba struck by hurricane Michelle

    2001-11-05T00:00:00Z

    UK citrus supplier Cuba has been ravaged by the worst storm in 50 years.