All Belgium articles – Page 80
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ArticleFreshfel praises EC on School Fruit Scheme
The project could get underway in September in some countries after member states backed the European Commission's plans
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ArticleCooperatives well-placed to weather crisis
A meeting between cooperative banks has found that agri-cooperatives are beacons of stability in the present economic downturn
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ArticleEC completes pesticide safety review
Around 67 per cent of pesticides tested have failed to pass the harmonised EU safety assessment, with 70 substances removed from the market completely
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ArticleEU open to banana deal agreement
Latin American countries would have to end lawsuits and sign a fixed deal with Europe if banana import tariffs are to be cut
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Delhaize enjoys 2008 profit lift
The Belgian retailer is forecasting further growth this year following a successful 2008, which saw net profit increase
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ArticleBelgian veg struggles on German market
Exports of many Belgian vegetables to Germany have declined over the past year due to tough competition in Europe
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ArticleEurope prepares for economic storm
The current global economic environment represents both an opportunity and a threat to different facets of the region's fresh produce industry
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ArticleUniveg appoints convenience manager
Eric Provoost replaces John Valster as head of Convenience business unit as company looks to build in Europe and the US
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EU agri-cooperatives to play future role
A meeting of cooperative CEOs has heard that the groups will play a "relevant role" in shaping the European Union's farming future
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ArticleNews Focus | Pesticides
The trade is considering the potential impact of the new European Union pesticide legislation
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Univeg in landmark deal with Lazo TPC
Strategic agreement will see Belgium-based company develop thermal pest control systems in the Benelux, South Africa, Turkey and Latin America
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Late additions to the industry lexicon
Fruitnet.com analyses some of the buzz phrases that have crept into the fresh produce industry in recent times
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Mixed bag for Flandria auctions
Bad weather and high volumes adversely affected vegetable prices in Belgium in 2008, but brand recognition is on the rise
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Delhaize trials discount format
Delhaize has launched Red Market, a new discount format for shoppers in its core Belgian market
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New-season tomatoes on sale in Belgium
Mechelse Veilingen has auctioned the first three cartons of the year for charity as the 2009 season gets underway
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Delhaize to open up to 81 stores
Belgium-base retail group is set to open as many as 81 new supermarket outlets this year in the wake of positive 2008 sales growth
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ArticlePositive year-end sales for Delhaize
Fourth quarter revenue growth stood at 10.3 per cent for the Belgium-based group
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ArticleVolumes up at the Port of Antwerp
Total freight handled and container volume both increased during 2008, the Antwerp Port Authority has reported
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ArticleNew EU pesticide legislation approved
The European Parliament has voted overwhelmingly in favour of introducing new regulations on plant protection products
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ArticleSchmider calls for pesticide clarification
The ECPA's Friedhelm Schmider has hit out at "fear inspiring" comments from an MEP and has called for a full impact assessment on new pesticide legislation