Meldungen aus Europa – Page 3013
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May it all work out
Despite the Mayans’ best efforts, 2013 is finally upon us. Speaking to key members of the fresh produce and retail industries, Thomas Hobbs finds out what’s in store over the coming 12 months
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Market forces
For many UK wholesale markets, 2013 is shaping up to be a year of major change and influence, with the role they play in feeding the nation receiving greater attention from the government and public. Samantha Lyster reports
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Trading places
In the first of a series of articles over the coming month looking at the relationship with the US, David Shapley tracks the evolution of a vital trading route
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Improved festive performance for Tesco
Tesco is 'back on form', according to CEO Philip Clarke, after the retailer delivered a 1.8 per cent increase in like-for-like sales over the six weeks to 5 January, its strongest rate of growth for three years.
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Tesco appoints new UK managing director
Tesco has appointed Chris Bush as its new UK managing director, with Bush taking responsibility for the retailer's UK arm following a period of nine months in which CEO Philip Clarke temporarily led both the group and the UK business.
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'Half of all food goes to waste,' says report
The Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IME) believes that 30-50 per cent of all the food produced in the world each year - between 1.2bn and 2bn tonnes - does not get consumed.
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Promising times ahead for wholesale
Many industry figures have been spelling out their wish lists for 2013, with better weather and improved retail relations
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Andy Harris: Caterers must strive to use sustainably and ethically sourced fruit and vegetables
As a nation with such a rich and diverse cultural heritage, I'm sure all of us could come up with a huge list of reasons why
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High hopes for berries in 2013
Soft fruit is still a category enjoying growth despite the tough conditions. And although there is a potential short period of supply, producers are confident for a
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Industry anticipates price inflation for apples
Key members of the UK apple industry have conceded that there will be retail price inflation this year after poor weather disrupted last year’s crop.
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Lidl's 'healthy till' trial begins
Lidl is hoping to spark a healthy eating revolution by kicking off a ‘healthy till’ trial in its 600 stores this week.
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DEFRA chief criticised for OFC remarks
DEFRA's secretary of state Owen Paterson has come under fire for comments he made during his presentation at this year's Oxford Farming Conference.
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French salad giant targets German market
French salad giant Bonduelle is targeting a major increase in sales on the German market with the planned expansion of its processing, packing and distribution facility in Straelen, North Rhine-Westphalia.
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Total Produce completes Oppy deal
European fresh produce giant Total Produce has announced that it has completed an agreement to acquire a 65 per cent majority shareholding in Vancouver-based fresh produce supplier the Oppenheimer Group.
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Third-party boom for juice drink giant
The UK's leading fruit juice supplier says it's seen a huge rise in its third-party logistics business.
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M&S planning a return to the Netherlands
Upmarket retailer Marks & Spencer is preparing to make a comeback in the Netherlands, according to Dutch food retail website Distrifood, which quotes 'several sources' as saying that the retailer will open a new store in Amsterdam this coming April.
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Record-breaking Christmas for Sainsbury's
Sainsbury's has posted positive results over Christmas and the fourth quarter as total sales, for the 14 weeks ending 5 January, rose by 3.3 per cent and like-for-like sales were up 0.9 per cent, both excluding fuel.
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South African grape shipments to UK disrupted
South Africa has shipped considerably less grapes to major marketing regions so far this year, following a late start to the harvesting season and rain disruptions in the Orange River region.
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Market redevelopment boost for NCGM
Covent Garden Market Authority has signed a contract with a St. Modwen and Vinci PLC joint venture for the regeneration of New Covent Garden Market and announced the appointment a new chairman.
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Ex-policeman takes charge at GLA
The Gangmasters Licensing Authority has announced the appointment of Paul Broadbent as its new chief executive.