Europe news archive – Page 240
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ArticleNew efforts to combat potato rot
The UK government has introduced new import measures to prevent the spread of potato ring rot
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ArticleLandmark red tape package welcomed
Grower groups voice approval for EC measures to drastically reduce the plant health regulatory burden
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ArticleBerry markets expanding worldwide
Expansion of strawberry and blueberry markets expected across all markets until at least 2017, according to new data
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ArticleDPA ruling could be 'disastrous'
The European Commission's decision to lower the MRL of DPA could lower topfruit exports, according to experts
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ArticleEC to ban three neonicotinoids
The European Commission has voted to press on with plans to ban three controversial neonicotinoids
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ArticleFarming minister urges calm over neonics
Minister David Heath confirms DEFRA is looking at new ways to safeguard the UK's bee population
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ArticleSting in the tail
The debate over neonicotinoids shows no signs of fading with celebrities, including Elizabeth Hurley, now backing a ban
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ArticleEuropean imports of NZ kiwifruit decline
Import reduction of nearly one quarter in three years reflects decreasing kiwifruit consumption in Europe
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Agrícola Famosa acquires melon land
Brazil’s leading melon supplier will now offer fruit during March, April and May in addition to its usual winter supply
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NFU calls for new EU supply chain legislation
Peter Kendall, president of the NFU, has called on the EU to focus on stamping out unfair supply chain practices
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Stable year for Costa Rican bananas
Central America’s key supplier anticipates steady performance, while banana marketing conditions vary across the world
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ArticleEU and South Africa air citrus concerns
Potential ban on the horizon for exports of RSA citrus to EU, with concerns mounting over implications for Australia
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Mr Fruitness's 10 recipes of success
Tights-clad fresh produce superhero Mr Fruitness has been at Fruit Logistica in Berlin this week emphasising the taste credentials of fruit and veg.
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DPA vote postponed
The EU standing committee on the food chain and animal health postponed its vote on the derogation of active post-harvest substance diphenylamine (DPA) last Friday. The committee will meet again in February, when a decision on the substance used by apple growers worldwide will again be on the agenda.
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Moneycorp: Swiss roll to the bottom of the pile
The euro only avoided being the weakest currency performer this week after its companion star, the Swiss franc, made an even worse fist of it, according to Moneycorp's Chris Redfern.
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Fears grow over projected EC budget cuts
Concerns have been raised within the European fresh produce business that proposals tabled by European Council president Herman Van Rompuy will adversely affect the competitiveness of several major fruit and vegetable suppliers within the EU.
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Farmers' body calls for EU ombudsman
Copa-Cogeca is calling for the establishment of an independent European Food Trading Agency to act as an ombudsman and police the food sector.
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Bright outlook for Argentina
Later-than-normal start to Argentina’s lemon harvest, coupled with low domestic stocks in Europe, drives market demand for fresh supply
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Eurofruit adopts new digital strategy
New online presence for Americafruit, Asiafruit, Eurofruit, Fresh Produce Journal, Fresh Convenience and Produce Plus
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ArticleAREFLH names new president
New president Josep Maria Pelegrí i Aixut was elected last week, at the general meeting of AREFLH in Nantes