Meldungen aus Europa – Page 3898
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Gangmaster guilty over bogus scheme
A Bulgarian gangmaster has had his licence revoked after bringing in workers to the UK on a bogus posted workers scheme and then taking a huge cut of the workers’ wages for himself.
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ArticleWalmex enjoys profitable Q3
The Mexican arm of Wal-Mart has seen net profit soar by 18 per cent through the third quarter of the year
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ArticleSerbia on display at Anuga
The country's fresh produce selection will be presented to international buyers at the Cologne, Germany-based event this week
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ArticleCompac signs Japanese deal
New Zealand packing and grading firm Compac will provide equipment to a kiwifruit packhouse in Japan
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ArticleChile posts record citrus season
The first US-bound shipments of navel oranges have exceeded expectations, with increased volume also registered in other citrus categories
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ArticleCongress ponders Californian water bill
New legislation aimed at increasing the water available to growers in the San Joaquin Valley is to be considered by Congress
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Mexico partners Fruit Logistica 2010
Mexico has been unveiled as the official partner country for Fruit Logistica 2010.
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ArticleCargo volumes down at Munich Airport
The global economic downturn hit the cargo sector at the German airport, with volumes of airfreight handled falling by 16.4 per cent
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UK heads for "water crunch"
Changing weather patterns, population growth and evolving regulation increase has left the country heading for a ‘water crunch’ which could have a potentially devastating effect on UK horticulture, according to experts.
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ArticleOrange glow
Pumpkin and squash producers are in a confident mood as demand for both products has risen in recent years. Doris Lee Butterworth finds out more about this season’s campaign
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ArticleCranberry crop nears all-time record
Growers in the US’s largest cranberry growing state of Wisconsin are on track to produce their second biggest crop on record.
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ArticleCentralised thinking
The Vale of Evesham has the whole package when it comes to the fresh produce trade, with seed manufacturers, growers, prepared facilities, packers, suppliers and haulage companies all working together to make up the West Midlands’ fruit and vegetable hub. But has Evesham moved with the times? Elizabeth O’Keefe visits the area to find out
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ArticleExotics show promise after a difficult summer
Exotics are rarely at the top of shopping lists over the summer months, when consumers tend to pick from the vast array of home-grown and seasonal fruit and vegetables. At the same time, the perception that the category is a luxury treat has done sales no favours. Anna Sbuttoni reports
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Retailers introduce a rainbow of produce lines
Netting in various colours has been the traditional way to present citrus for more years than I care to remember, but there
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Industry must push health
We are working with the government and other agencies to ensure that fresh produce is recognised for its significant
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Off sick: guidance on handling swine flu
Adam Bernstein hosts the FPJ’s monthly spotlight on the legislation that affects your business and how you can use it to your advantage. This month, Gareth Edwards gives guidance on handling swine flu in the workplace
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Competition test is a signal for all
Competition has become the double-edged sword of the retail game that, depending on your viewpoint, has either kept the market
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ArticleAsda defends banana stance
Asda has defended its pricing on bananas in the wake of mounting criticism and rumour over its decision to cut retails to 46p a kilo.
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ArticleFruit Logistica partners with Mexico
North American country set to feature prominently at next year's Fruit Logistica trade event in Berlin