Meldungen aus Europa – Page 3463
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Backing British need not undermine trade
The news that Waitrose is to commit to 100 per cent English cherries in season is likely to be the first in a series of
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Retailers make the most of their points of difference
I get the feeling that simple descriptions to encourage the public to buy such as “sweet” or “juicy”
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ArticleWinter of two halves perks up vegetable category
UK businesses had to deal with one of the worst run ups to Christmas on record, and concerns are rife that long-term damage may have been caused to finances. But a change in weather fortunes after the festive period may hold solace. Alex Lawson reports
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ArticleStonefruit players keep fruit moving ahead of peak
It is a notoriously tricky period for the stonefruit category, but the supply chain is working hard to keep volumes moving ahead of supply and demand getting back on track from May. So what’s in store for the coming months? Anna Sbuttoni reports
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ArticleHerbfresh celebrates early start
A warm, dry spring so far in the Thames Valley has given Surrey-based Herbfresh its earliest ever start for its UK-grown fresh herb crops.
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Univeg-Expofrut boosts Argentinean production
Univeg-Expofrut, the Argentinean arm of Belgian produce giant Univeg, has boosted its topfruit exports to more than 52,000 tonnes during the first quarter of this year, according to a report by rionegro.com.ar.
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Spanish company makes fertilisation breakthrough
A new style of fertilisation has been developed by a Spanish business looking to increase crop yields and quality.
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ArticleIrish rugby star fronts consumption campaign
Bord Bia has recruited Irish international rugby star Tommy Bowe, a member of the Lions touring team, to head its Best In Season fresh produce promotion campaign.
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ArticleNew name for Jack Buck Growers
The Fresca Group has announced that its speciality vegetable subsidiary Jack Buck Growers is being renamed DGM Growers Ltd.
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ArticleJapan market still in limbo
More than a month on from the devastating earthquake and tsunami, the effects for Japan's fresh produce business remain unclear
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ArticleAndalusian melons hit shelves
Melons and watermelons from the Spanish region of Andalusia will be the first European crops to arrive on the market this week.
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CJ Lang acquires Landburgh
CJ Lang & Son Ltd has confirmed the acquisition of AM Landsburgh (St Andrews) Ltd.
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ArticleRoyal wedding boosts produce sales
The royal wedding is being credited with an upsurge in sales of cucumbers, mint and Jersey Royal potatoes.
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ArticleChina works to control vegetable prices
Falling vegetable prices in China have prompted the government to take measures to protect the profitability of farming operations there
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ArticleExchange rates pressure Vietnamese imports
The increased purchasing power of Vietnamese consumers may help importers of premium produce overcome an unfavourable exchange rate
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ArticleAgrexco begins stonefruit exports
Shipments of Israeli stonefruit to Europe have commenced, according to Agrexco
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ArticleWeak US dollar hampering Chile
The value of the US dollar against the Chilean peso has fallen to its lowest level of the last three years
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Price to present Pinnacle Awards
Waitrose MD Mark Price will present next week’s Pinnacle Awards at the Farmers’ Club in London.
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ArticleStrong vegetable season for Murcia
Stable temperatures over winter months aided both demand and crop development for southern Spanish vegetables
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ArticleDiscount grocers increase UK market share
Aldi and Lidl outperform UK grocery market, according to latest figures