Europe news archive – Page 258
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ArticleEU pesticide rules are 'major challenge'
Crop Protection Association says that the future growth of food exporters in developing countries could be impacted
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ArticleSlide for US exports to Europe
USDA reports that exports to 27 EU member states fell for both fruit and vegetables between 2005 and 2009
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ArticleZespri NZ kiwifruit arriving start of May
Marketer poised to roll out promotional campaigns designed to boost awareness of health benefits of eating kiwifruit
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ArticleGood ripening requires maturity
Frits Popma of Popma Fruit Expertise explains how a little applied knowledge can go a long way in the global banana ripening business
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ArticleBrand Dossier | EU organic logo
The EU's new organic logo, which is due to be introduced on 1 July, offers an opportunity to promote organics across the continent
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ArticleEurope in fruit export volume growth
Freshfel Europe has reported that while volumes increased, the value of both fruit and vegetable exports fell sharply during 2009
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ArticleIndian grape imports facing "legal issue"
EXCLUSIVE: Trade officials in Europe and India work to close legal loophole causing headache for importers and exporters
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ArticleEGEA focuses on low income populations
The upcoming EGEA conference in Brussels will tackle the problem of boosting fruit and vegetable consumption amongst lower income groups
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ArticleAsh impact on food safety investigated
The volcanic eruption in Iceland has prompted the EFSA to take a close look at the possible ramifications for food and livestock
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ArticleVolcano crisis 'shows packaging value'
Linpac has said that food waste generated by the grounding of aircraft could have been avoided by correct food packaging choices
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ArticleKenya suffers from flight cancellations
Producers in the African country have been forced to dump tonnes of produce, as flights to Europe remain grounded
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ArticleBlue Skies reopens factories
Ready-to-eat produce importer takes advantage of easing of airfreight restrictions following volcanic ash crisis in Europe
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ArticleRelief as airlines reopen for business
As the volcanic ash cloud over Europe subsides, the week-long restrictions on air transport are being steadily removed
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ArticleIndustry events disrupted by volcano
Several events are set to be postponed or cancelled due to the ongoing disruption to air travel caused by Iceland's volcano
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ArticleLeading firms taking part in FRESH2010
Nevskaya and RGS confirm their participation in FRESH2010, which is due to take place on 13-15 April in St Petersburg, Russia
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ArticleRussian recovery brings fresh promise
Speakers at FRESH2010 in St Petersburg predict economic recovery will boost the market for imported fresh fruit and vegetables
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ArticleEU organic logo needs support
IFOAM EU group president Christopher Stopes has argued that the new organic logo requires investment to make it a success
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Policy-makers ask who needs the CAP?
National delegates of young farmer organisations from across Europe gathered in Brussels on 7-8 April at their general assembly and met with EU policymakers to address the issue of post-2013 Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) reform.
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EU approves £20m UK farming crisis fund
A temporary UK scheme to grant limited amounts of aid of up to €15,000 (£13,214) to UK farmers affected by the economic crisis has been approved by the European Commission.
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ArticleChiquita announces Danone tie-up
Chiquita has formed a joint venture with Danone to market a range of fruit-based beverages in Europe