Meldungen aus Europa – Page 3845
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Foodservice belt-tightening on cards
Consumers are likely to spend more on eating out in the week before Christmas than they have in any other week of 2009, but are expected to rein in their spending considerably in the New Year as the reality of continued economic uncertainty and fear of unemployment kicks in, according to new research.
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ArticleComing together
A relatively young trading country, Israel’s fresh produce industry has excelled since an agricultural agreement was signed in the 1970s, giving the Middle Eastern country free rein to export to the UK and Europe. Now, known for its vast array of products and high producing standards, the industry is going one step further. Elizabeth O’Keefe visits Israel as a new agricultural agreement is signed
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ArticlePotato sector gears up for busy Christmas period
Home-grown potato supplies have been ample this year and a pricing gap has opened up between the high-end offer and lower-grade material. The next stop on the calendar is Christmas, so what is in store for the potato category in the next few weeks and beyond? Anna Sbuttoni reports
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Supermarkets get set for seasonal extravaganza
The produce aisles are already buzzing in the build-up to Christmas with just one more weekend to go. Seasonal lines such as
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Fruiterers salute the London Lord Mayor
The second Saturday in November is the date set for the annual Lord Mayor’s Show. On that day, the new incumbent
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A roller coaster ride to remember
Just where do I begin on the highs and lows that have gripped the fresh produce industry in 2009? Our round-up of the year
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ArticleCNY fits South African grapes
The 14 February of Chinese New Year 2010 will slot neatly into South Africa’s grape programme
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ArticleEgyptian citrus sizing up good season
Abd Elwahab Sons has seen a switch in traditional citrus sizings this year, as the Egyptian season kicks off.
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ArticleGrower pressure triggers assurance change
Pressure from growers involved in the Rolling Back Farm Assurance Schemes campaign has yielded results, as they seek to significantly reduce restraints and red tape on producers.
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ArticleAUSVEG and Bayer team up
AUSVEG has formed a partnership with Bayer CropScience to explore marketing opportunities and combat disease and threats
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ArticleNZ cherry yields down slightly
Cherry growers in New Zealand’s Central Otago region are predicting slightly lighter cherry crops this year, but quality and taste appear good
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MOL raises Asia-US rates
Japanese carrier MOL has joined the growing trend among liners to increase rates on its trans-Pacific routes
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Guernsey Growers' Association may close
The Guernsey Growers' Association (GGA) could cease operations within the next two or three years.
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ArticleNW pear exports on the slide in Europe
A larger European crop has meant lower export volumes to the continent for the US northwest pear industry
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ArticleCostco reports Q1 sales rise
Profits remain flat after lower gas prices, higher merchandise costs and a weak dollar offset the growth in sales
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Carbon tax blow for Irish growers
Irish finance minister Brian Lenihan has delivered a far from festive present for the country’s growers in his pre-Christmas budget - a carbon tax.
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ArticlePort of Tilbury woos Zim
Representatives from the port of Tilbury are trying to lure Israeli firm Zim away from Felixstowe
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ArticleSuppliers approve VOG restructuring
Member cooperatives give association green light following series of meetings to discuss proposed reorganisation
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ArticleAPEB vows to fight banana deal
European banana association says it will resist ‘damaging’ deal and also questions support to EU producers