All articles by Carl Collen – Page 398
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ArticleFruit Logistica reveals programme
Conference topics to be covered include European retailing during the downturn, marketing norms and produce chain partnerships
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ArticleBrand Dossier | Carmel
Israeli company Agrexco says it is looking to develop its Carmel brand in a number of areas, including packaging and added health value
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ArticleFPC questions EU schemes
The Fresh Produce Consortium has expressed doubts over the effectiveness of the EU's "short-term" healthy eating campaigns
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ArticleKumato a hit in North America
The Sunset-branded brown tomato variety has attracted plenty of interest on the North American market, according to Mastronardi Produce
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ArticleBilla plots Bulgarian expansion
The Bulgarian arm of German retailer Rewe is to open 17 new stores across the country by the end of the year
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ArticleAnaheim set for PMA Fresh Summit
The largest US gathering for the international fresh fruit and vegetable industry kicks off in Anaheim on 2 October
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ArticleT&G keeps pressure on Zespri
A report released by Turners & Growers claims Zespri has an incentive to keep grower payments low to boost shareholder profits
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ArticleChile in China, South Korea trade talks
Agricultural officials have visited South Korea and China to forge trade deals and increase export opportunities for Chilean fresh produce
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ArticleMixed forecast for Californian navels
Some industry stakeholders are at odds with the United States Department of Agriculture's initial forecast of 80m cartons
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ArticleGermany bans Lithuanian mushrooms
The country has moved to ban mushroom imports from the Baltic country following the discovery of a dangerous pesticide in a batch by retailer Rewe
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ArticleEU pesticide rules "at odds" with needs
The Crop Protection Association has warned that new legislation effectively limiting the use of certain pesticides will hamper efforts to increase agricultural productivity
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ArticleAldi Australia enjoys profit boom
The discount retailer has recorded record yearly results for 2008, according to local newspaper reports
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ArticleECPA backs EC over scientific advisor
Friedhelm Schmider has welcomed the move to bring in an advisor that the ECPA says could stop a shift from scientific principles in policy making
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ArticleFDA to up overseas inspections
The association is to increase the number of inspections performed on foreign produce supplier facilities from 200 to 650 next year
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ArticleHein Deprez handed new Univeg role
Mr Deprez has been appointed as chairman of the board of directors and chairman of the strategic committee, with Rudi De Becker installed as CEO
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ArticleWait nearly over for dual events
Asiafruit Congress and ASIA FRUIT LOGISTICA kick off in Hong Kong next week with as many as 3,500 visitors from across the globe expected to attend
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ArticleChiquita pulls out of Angola project
The US multinational and its partner Escom have backed away from plans to enter the African country's banana industry
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ArticleRijk Zwaan hosts Salanova event
The group invited its Salanova lettuce partners to Germany last week for a series of lectures, demonstrations and workshops
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ArticleDole plans private notes offering
The US-based fresh produce giant has revealed that it is set to make a private offering of US$310m senior secured notes
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ArticleThanet Earth recognised for impact
The UK-based greenhouse complex has been handed the Norah Stucken award for its impact on the horticulture industry