Meldungen aus Europa – Page 3873
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Gearing up for a busy time of year
As we head towards the end of 2009 and the industry’s busiest period on the calendar, I would like to offer a reminder
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ArticleVegetable industry rediscovers its traditional roots
The seed companies were out in force this quarter, giving the vegetable industry a glimpse of what next season has in store. Indications are that the sector is returning to traditional types, but with an innovative twist. Elizabeth O’Keefe reports
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ArticleSeafreight confronts challenges
The seafreight sector has faced turbulent times in recent years, with overcapacity and the global recession throwing the industry off kilter. Doris Lee Butterworth reports
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ArticleChristmas cheers
Traditional Christmas lines such as Brussels sprouts, cranberries, citrus and dates are set for a surge in demand in the coming weeks. This season, growers and suppliers are determined to make the most of the festive market in the face of mounting pressure on prices and the prospect of consumers cutting back on their spending. Anna Sbuttoni reports
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ArticleFrench think pink
Viewed by many as one of the most well-established brands in the fresh produce industry, the development of the Pink Lady apple has been held up as a model for others to follow. Alex Lawson travelled to southern France to see how the fruit reached this point and what lies in store for the product
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Bankers need a leap of faith
Research released this week by Plimsoll suggests that the fresh produce industry is in for a rough ride as 2009 draws to a
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ArticleBA and Iberia Airlines agree merger
The groups have announced a preliminary agreement to merge, potentially creating one of Europe's largest airlines
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ArticleTiny pear brings Maltese optimism
Trial volumes of tiny pear Bambinella at Marks & Spencer this summer have given Maltese growers hope that they can revive their horticultural exports to the UK.
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ArticleAsda slams green supermarket report
Asda has slammed a report into the environmental credentials of supermarkets that downgraded it as having “room for improvement” following a “showing potential” grade two years ago.
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ArticleSaudi-Philippine fruit deal signed
Saudi firm Far East Agricultural Holding Corp has signed an MoU with AgriNurture on a Philippine fruit production project
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ArticleAfghanistan exports apples to India
Afghan agriculture minister announces that 400 tonnes of apples will be exported to India this season
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Citrus growers told to brace for change
Experts have told Australian citrus growers that new varieties and biosecurity management are key to future prosperity
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DEFRA commissions produce research
New research into the fresh produce sector has been commissioned by DEFRA as it looks to further understand the supply chain and ease the pressures created by a number of key challenges on businesses in the trade.
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ArticleWal-Mart posts higher Q3 earnings
World's largest retailer reports on a quarter that saw net sales increase and diluted earnings grow to US$0.84 per share
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AgriSense to relocate to Barcelona
The agricultural business of semiochemical specialists AgriSense-BCS is relocating from the UK to Barcelona, Spain.
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ArticleTesco increases UK market share
The country's largest retailer has grown its market share for the first time in nearly two years, according to TNS data
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ArticleCMA CGM welcomes new flagship vessel
The French group has expanded its fleet this week by introducing one of the world's largest container ships to the Asia-Europe service
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WRAP reveals £12bn wasted
A new report into the scale of the UK’s food waste has revealed that more than £12 billion worth of products which are still fit for consumption are discarded each year.
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ArticleHigh winds hit Valencian citrus
Citrus and persimmon crops in Valencia have reportedly been affected by high winds that have hit the Spanish region over recent days