Meldungen aus Europa – Page 3732
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ArticleChiquita slips to first-quarter loss
Group hit by weaker European banana demand and pricing following harsh winter weather and ongoing tough economic conditions
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ArticleChile posts fruit export dip
Despite growth in some categories, overall sendings to date have slipped due to marked declines in table grape and red apple shipments
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ArticleMaersk Line in Asia-Europe rate increase
Shipping group announces alteration in charges on services between West Central Asia and Europe
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ArticleCatalan stonefruit production 'to rise'
Forecast from Catalan regional government predicts improved nectarine and peach harvest for the Spanish region
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ArticleFresh produce companies 'losing value'
A new study has found that nearly 350 UK fresh produce outfits have lost over a third of their value in a year
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'Correct' 5 A DAY questioned
A new study has revealed that staple fruit and veg lines may not provide the best options in attaining your 5 A DAY.
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ArticleLove Food Hate Waste takes innovative look at leftovers
The Love Food Hate Waste research project was named Stubbins Innovation of the Year at the Re:fresh Awards 2009 and since then, the Waste & Resources Action Programme (WRAP) initiative has continued to spotlight food waste and find ways to resolve the problem. Anna Sbuttoni rounds up a busy year for the campaign
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ArticleBelgian fresh produce industry puts best foot forward
A cold winter and a late spring have meant a delay to the Belgian fruit and vegetable offer, but supply is now on track and the auctions are busier than ever. Elizabeth O’Keefe reports
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Fighting talk from Northern Mushrooms’ chairman on Rural Payments Agency
C John Smith MBE, chairman of Northern Mushrooms Ltd, explains why producer organisations have found the last 18 months particularly hard going, and urges the Rural Payments Agency to back British growers
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ArticleTop-fruit game proves tough as conditions play havoc
Mother Nature has dealt a poor hand to the top-fruit sector so far this year, as sources in the southern hemisphere have battled various production issues to bring fruit to market. Alex Lawson looks at how the situation has unfolded in the last quarter
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Awards open despite issue of Icelandic ash cloud
The intelligent mind accepts that one can never be completely prepared for the future, but the recent closure of much of
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Airfreight hiatus not long enough to make difference
I was expecting some more unusual sources to show up on the shelves last week, although it appeared that the airfreight hiatus
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ArticleUnited launches Audits Benchmarking Matrix
US produce trade can now compare auditors' quality systems in order to make informed choices about which programmes to use
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ArticleSales growth at Germany's Metro
Retailer 'back on profitable growth track' after strong first-quarter showing, particularly in international markets
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ArticleOntario Food Board adopts NASA technology
The air sanitation system reduces the risk of produce cross-contamination, helping to maintain longer shelf-life, reduce food spoilage and ensure food safety
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ArticleTomato grower runs for charity
There is still more than a fortnight to go before British Tomato Week gets under way on 17 May, but nurseryman Andy Beeston is getting in on the act early.
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Another fine mess red tape has got us into
Bureaucracy seems to have taken a swipe at the fresh produce industry this week, with the fate of many container-loads of
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ArticleChiquita reports surprise Q1 loss
Chiquita has reported an unexpected $9 million (£5.9m) quarterly loss and cut its revenue forecast for the year, after cold weather and a weak economy hurt banana sales in Europe.
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ArticleAirfreight problems subside
The airfreight of fresh produce is mainly back on track after the chaos created by the eruption of the Eyjafjallajoekull volcano in Iceland two weeks ago.
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ArticleFlorette fruit in media burst
Prepared produce brand Florette is investing in an extra media burst for its new fruit range.