Europe news archive – Page 253
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EU considers new country of origin rules
Consumers deserve to know where their food comes from, the NFU has said as the European Parliament moved closer to introducing mandatory rules for country of origin labelling on fresh produce.
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ArticleRates reap what markets sow
As two of the Southern Hemisphere’s major apple export seasons got into full swing in March, currency rates continued to be shaped by global financial trends
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ArticleMedia too eager to point the finger
Fresh Del Monte should be commended, and not vilified, following the recent outpouring of criticism of its bagged single-finger banana line
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ArticlePort cities seek renewable options
Nine partners are combining their efforts to maximise their use of renewable energy in industry processes
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ArticleFreshfel: 'Put prices in perspective'
European fresh produce association publishes recent research into fresh produce prices, arguing they are not expensive
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ArticleEC to reclassify bananas as berries
New proposals to streamline the fresh produce import protocol could see a number of popular fruits reclassified as berries
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ArticleEC confirms School Fruit Scheme funding
Allocations for 2011/12 academic year show the UK, Sweden and Finland are only EU countries not set to participate
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ArticleTop organisations form organic alliance
Eight European organisations have founded the Leading Organic Alliance, with the aim of assisting organic agriculture in Europe
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ArticleApples losing their lustre
Following the recent UK ban on Morpholine as a chemical emulsifier in the process of waxing fruit, concerns are now being raised for this season's apple imports into Europe
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ArticleEvaporation is in the air
With some subsidies running dry, producers could face an uphill struggle if exchange rate advantages also desert them
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A fundamental part of any society
Political protests across North Africa and the Middle East can be traced back to the actions of a lone Tunisian fruit and vegetable vendor
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ArticleTrentini heads up promotions committee
Director of Italian agency CSO appointed as president of European Commission's agricultural promotions advisory committee
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ArticleDole focuses on water footprint
Multinational launches new water efficiency drive in bid to reduce environmental impact of its fresh produce sourcing operations
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ArticleItalian asparagus exports rise
Trade body Euroasper confirms increase and reappoints Luciano Trentini as its president for a further two years
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News from Fruit Logistica 2011 (preview)
Round-up of key exhibitor news stories from the annual fresh produce trade fair in Berlin, Germany
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Comment | Tough battles ahead
The coming year could be the toughest in the industry's history, with the economic crises continuing to reshape the trade
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The industry's lost generation
For some, the fresh produce industry has forgotten how to attract young, fresh talent to lead the trade into the future
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ArticleEU banana deal: winners and losers
With the 15-year EU banana wars reaching a final conclusion this month, the smallest producers fear they will be affected worst by the agreement
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The fresh, social network
With more and more fresh produce companies using social media to promote their goods and services, location-based services and QR codes could be about to change things even further
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ArticleDole Europe highlights sustainability
The fresh produce giant has launched a new information campaign to convince consumers of the sustainability of its practices