Meldungen aus Europa – Page 3684
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After the upheaval, tenants have confidence for the future
Western International Market Tenants’ Association (WIMTA) has had plenty to deal with of late as tenants adjust to life on its new site and deal with the rigours of wholesaling during a period of international economic instability. Its chairman Gill White gave Alex Lawson an insight into the west London market two years on from the move
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ArticlePromos bring value growth but concerns are deepening
Unprecedented levels of supermarket promotions might have brought the exotic fruit market out of its recessionary malaise but, as Michael Barker explains, suppliers are concerned that the practice is unsustainable in the long term
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Is an LEP just an RDA in different clothing?
This week’s confirmation that Regional Development Agencies are going to be axed doesn’t come as a surprise, but
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The Co-op opens up IT system
A unique in-store system developed by The Co-operative has been opened up to other retailers.
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ArticleMurcia grape forecast positive
Good crop expected this year in Spanish region, although start of campaign likely to be delayed by 20 days
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ArticleNew manager for Driscoll's Chile
Oscar Ramos takes on the general manager's role after moving from Driscoll Strawberry Associates Inc.
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ArticleDole using RFID-tagged plastic pallets
Fresh Fruit division of US produce giant shipping some fruit and vegetables with the pallets in North America
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Monsanto reports profit problems
Monsanto has reported a 45 per cent drop in net income for the third quarter of the year, and is braced for a "challenging year" ahead.
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ArticleEC backs national promotion schemes
The European Commission has approved funding for 14 member states, supporting agricultural promotion
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ArticleT&G extends billboard campaign
Company continues to demand overhaul of country's kiwifruit export regulations with second billboard outside Wellington Airport
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ArticleTesco and Sainsbury's back organic campaign
The EU has approved funding for the UK’s first generic promotional campaign to increase awareness of the benefits of organic food with the backing of Sainsbury’s, Tesco, and Waitrose, among others.
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ArticleShippers combine to upgrade service
New cooperation oversees the launch of an enhanced service between Asia and Europe
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ArticleZespri "excited" about new varieties
European arm of New Zealand kiwifruit marketer says new cultivars offer "great potential" as consumer tests continue
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ArticleNew line to connect Morocco and France
A new shipping line is due to open up between Morocco and France, Les Afriques has reported
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Article'Zombies' stalking UK produce industry
Plimsoll report suggests presence of 61 UK fresh produce groups that exist merely to pay debts and struggle on
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ArticleRetail markets ‘need more support’
World Union of Wholesale Markets calls for greater backing and funding for retail markets across Europe
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ArticleSeeka echoes Satara warning
New Zealand government tax changes will have one-off impact on net profit of NZ$4.5m, group CEO Michael Franks reveals
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ArticleProduce sales unabated after England exit
As the England football team’s hopes were dashed, fears that the produce industry could see a fall in its phenomenal cross-category sales proved unfounded.
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ArticleRDA cuts throw horticulture in jeopardy
Regional Development Agencies will be scrapped as part of the government’s swingeing economic cuts, the coalition confirmed last week, putting vital research and business development in jeopardy.
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ArticleChina’s produce holds up well in flood
Despite the floods that have wreaked havoc in southern China, industry sources say fresh produce supplies have not been overly affected