Meldungen aus Europa – Page 3651
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ArticleShoppers seek product innovation
Research suggests that post-recession consumers are searching for innovative products, particularly if they represent healthier alternatives.
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ArticleFairtrade takes novel angle to power fruit sales
The Fairtrade Foundation took an innovative approach to driving fruit sales last week. Alex Lawson considers the thinking behind the new Power Up Your Fruit Bowl campaign and its implications
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ArticleAsh clouds Kenyan sales
Horticulture is Kenya’s biggest foreign exchange earner and employs more than one million people. The industry enjoys a solid reputation for supplying high quality vegetables and flowers, though the sector has recently been hit by the impact of the Icelandic volcanic ash cloud, high inflation and an unfavourable exchange rate. Doris Lee Butterworth reports
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ArticleRolling with the punches
It is well known that Kent has a lot to offer as a horticultural hub, with its thriving orchards, bustling distribution centre in Paddock Wood and a leading centre in UK R&D in East Malling Research (EMR). But as environmental and financial changes take hold, how will Kent remain on top? Elizabeth O’Keefe tours the area to find out
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ArticleBerries fly the flag, but suppliers have struggled to shift volumes
British berries have gained from media backing and promotions from the likes of household names Delia Smith and Heston Blumenthal, but this summer has turned out trickier than expected. Anna Sbuttoni reports
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Abundant produce on show in stores during the summer
While produce shelves are still groaning under the weight of summer fruit, a visit to some of Kent’s orchards last week
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Fruit and veg price rises look inevitable
Ever since the cost of food rose at an unprecedented rate in 2008, supermarkets have done a pretty good job of keeping a lid
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GlobalGAP consultation opens
The draft version 4 GlobalGAP General Regulations (GR) are now available for public consultation for a four-week period from 9 August to 3 September.
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ArticleGerman retailers to launch DCs
Kaufland and Metro are extending their reach in eastern Europe with new distribution centres in Romania and Serbia respectively
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ArticleCalifornian crop impact tops US$15bn
A new report has revealed that the state's specialty crops generate US$43.5m each day in 'ripple effect' business activity
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ArticleTesco triple for Thanet Earth
Thanet Earth is a triple gold award winner with the news this week that NSF CMi has confirmed its third glasshouse has won Tesco’s Nurture Gold Award.
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ArticleFresh success in South Africa
Innovative branding and sourcing methods have helped to make retailer Fruit & Veg City a winner in South Africa, explains the company’s Brian Coppin
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ArticleT&G case rules in Zespri’s favour
New Zealand’s High Court has ruled in favour of kiwifruit marketer Zespri in the case brought against it by Turners & Growers
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ArticlePeru's onion exports take off
Exports soar 255.8 per cent through first half of the year, driven by higher South American and Spanish demand
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Delhaize lowers outlook on Q2 results
Belgian retailer sees profit fall in the second quarter following tough trading conditions in the United States
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ArticleSamskip expands Norway service
Samskip introduces new fixed day, weekly service between Rotterdam/Hamburg and Norway’s west coast
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Green light for London food hub
The South East Food Group Partnership is to develop a London Food Hub to increase regional and local food supply into the capital.
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ArticleRaspberries deal with oversupply
UK raspberry growers need to work harder to avoid the peaks and troughs that have been typical of supply this season, according to Nick Marston, md of soft-fruit marketing desk Berry Gardens.
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ArticleApple prices set to rise on European volume slump
European apple output is forecast to plummet to one of the lowest levels in a decade, forcing prices higher in what will be a make or break year for many EU growers.
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ArticleGreen kiwifruit can aid digestion
A new study commissioned by global kiwifruit marketer Zespri has shown green kiwifruit can aid digestive efficiency