Meldungen aus Europa – Page 3866
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ArticleWal-Mart loses Latin American CEO
Vicente Trius is to leave the US retailer's Latin American operation less than five months after taking up the position
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ArticleTalking Heads | Tony Fissette
Tony Fissette, managing director of Enzafruit Continent, talks to Fruitnet.com about his career in the fresh produce industry
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ArticleArgie blueberries hit the shelves
Good Natured blueberries from Argentina hit the shelves last week, as part of the extension of the brand.
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ArticleEC to investigate Moroccan tomatoes
Brussels is reportedly beginning an investigation into Spanish allegations over 'fraudulent' Moroccan tomato imports
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ArticleItalian imports exceed exports
For the first eight months of 2009, the volume of fruit and vegetables brought into Italy was higher than the volume exported
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ArticleDole posts third-quarter loss
Dole Food Company, the world’s largest supplier of fresh fruit and vegetables, has posted a third-quarter loss of US$54m
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ArticleBonduelle to sell fruit factory
Bonduelle has signalled its desire to focus on fresh-cut vegetables by revealing its intention to sell off its fruit factories
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ArticleChiquita turns to RPC Bebo packaging
The multinational has opted to use RPC Bebo Nederland's plastic bowl solutions for fruit pot roll-outs in Europe
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ArticleCalifornian exports in US$33m boost
State trade organisations are receiving over US$33m to support the international promotion of its food and agriculture
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ArticleIsraeli strawberries imminent
Carmel strawberry sendings are set to kick off at the end of November, with Israeli varieties Orly and Yuval.
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ArticleFrench push for harmonisation
The French minister of agriculture is stepping up the pressure on the European Commission to harmonise rules on seasonal work
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Two-year ban for Peterborough gangmaster
A Peterborough gangmaster has had his licence revoked and received a two-year ban after failing to meet a raft of GLA licensing conditions.
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ArticleThe potato challenge
Home-grown potatoes have long been a staple in the kitchen, filling up generations of families and earning themselves recognition as a British favourite. However, even though consumption is edging upwards for the first time in years, the UK industry has its work cut out to get the younger generation to buy into the category. Anna Sbuttoni reports on one of the sector’s biggest challenges ahead of British Potato 2009
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ArticleTotal integration in North West
FPJ heads to Liverpool for the latest in our features on the Total Produce UK wholesale business and finds that the company’s North West director, Steve Webster, was quick off the mark when integrating the region’s wholesale branches under one, unified banner. Tommy Leighton reports
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ArticleHome-grown demand
Winter vegetables are grown in abundance in the UK and home-grown product can pretty much satisfy demand. But is the industry getting the support it needs to push forward this valuable sector at a time when British produce has never been so popular on its own soil? Elizabeth O’Keefe reports
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ArticleSoft spot for berries in the run-up to Christmas
Soft-fruit supplies have now made the switch from the UK to sources in Europe and further afield, so what is in store for the category in the run-up to Christmas? So far, suppliers are reporting a mixed bag and many fear that heavy discounting at the retailers will continue through the festive period. Anna Sbuttoni reports
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Not-so-humble spud category welcomes new varieties
There is no mistaking it - the “humble” spud can no longer be called that. New varieties are coming thick and fast
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No evidence that pesticides pose a risk to bee health, DEFRA minister asserts
When MPs returned from the summer recess last month, it came as no surprise when the issue of bee health and insecticides was
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Four weddings and a fruit tree at Norman church
The Fruiterers are well known for their habit of planting fruit trees when they visit a new venue. This has been a practice
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Xmas price cuts an unwelcome gift
The multiples seem to have waded into the now ubiquitous Christmas price war a little earlier than usual this year, with