Meldungen aus Europa – Page 3247
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Maersk profits slide
Shipping group Maersk has seen profits take a tumble in 2011 and forecast a challenging outlook for 2012.
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ArticleBerries rank as star US performers
US sales of fresh produce were driven by the berry and pepper categories in 2011, while melons fell short of the mark
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ArticleConvenience sales remain robust
The convenience category is continuing to perform well at US food retailers despite the economic slowdown
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Co-op goes 100 per cent Fairtrade on bananas
The Co-operative has announced that it is moving over to 100 per cent Fairtrade in its banana business.
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ArticleScales' T&G share increase blocks BayWa bid
The decision by Christchurch-based company Scales to increase its share in T&G by a further 4.3 per cent, adding to the six per cent stake it purchased from ACC last year, has blocked BayWa’s takeover bid for T&G, TVNZ has said.
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ArticlePlans to cut red tape must be acted on quickly, NFU says
The government's plan to cut the amount of red tape in the farming industry is good news but farmers want to see swifter action, the NFU has said.
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ArticleT&G’s Jeff Wesley announces retirement
Jeff Wesley has announced he will retire as managing director of major New Zealand agribusiness group Turners & Growers
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ArticleT&G posts NZ$18.3m loss
T&G has posted a NZ$18.3m loss for 2011, attributed to one-off write-downs in orchard values and BayWa bid costs
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ArticleIran sanctions hurt Philippines producers
The most recent round of US-led sanctions on Iran are hurting Philippine banana and pineapple exports to the country
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ArticleSouth Korean citrus under threat
South Korean academic believes FTA with the US will undermine the viability of Jeju Island’s centuries-old citrus industry
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ArticleWoolworths eyes online sales growth
Australian retailer Woolworths targets A$1bn in sales within two years
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ArticleMaersk surcharge to cover NZ port strike
Maersk increases charges on containers travelling through Port of Auckland as result of ongoing industrial action there
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ArticleUniveg director to open Fresh Produce India
Benedict Horsbrugh of fresh produce group Univeg will make the keynote address at Fresh Produce India on 25-27 March in Mumbai.
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ArticleFoodservice group appoints ethical ambassadors for Fairtrade Fortnight
As Fairtrade Fortnight fast approaches, foodservice giants the Compass Group are appointing Fair Trade Ambassadors to highlight the importance of ethical sourcing.
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ArticleKeelings opens door to bilateral trade with China
Keelings Fruit Growers and Importers has signed a deal with a grower from North West China to import a new variety of korla pear not currently available in Europe.
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ArticleNorfolk potato firm earns region's first BRC award
A Norkfolk-based potato specialist is the first in the region to be awarded the British Retail Consortium’s (BRC) highest possible award.
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ArticleMEP claims GM could damage people‘s faith in food supplies
EU commissioner Dacian Ciolos has said the EU “cannot risk consumer confidence in its capacity to produce food in line with their expectations” when considering the approval of GM products.
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ArticleSir Alex Ferguson backs veg consumption
Manchester United manager offers backing for diet which includes fresh vegetables, saying it can help improve stamina levels
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ArticleTough decisions for NZ Gold growers
As Psa-V continues to devastate production of Hort16A in parts of Te Puke, growers are said to be considering their options
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ArticleSpanish weather hits the UK
Freshinfo reports on damage to citrus and field crops, including iceberg lettuce, broccoli and cauliflower