Meldungen aus Europa – Page 3902

  • Left to right: Dave Gange, Mike Gay, Mike Jenkins, Tim Down, Leam Knapton
    Article

    Mack acquires Percy J Down

    2009-10-05T10:01:01Z

    Mack has expanded its wholesale presence in Bristol, with the acquisition of Percy J Down on the city’s market last week.

  • Darren Huxtable
    Article

    Greenvale strengthens Tesco ties

    2009-10-05T09:01:01Z

    One of the UK’s largest suppliers of fresh potatoes, Greenvale AP, has taken on Tesco’s challenge as the retail giant looks to grow its potato market share.

  • Many believe Tesco's town centre stores have adverse affects on choice and competition
    Article

    Anger over commission's 'Tesco ban'

    2009-10-05T08:01:01Z

    The Competition Commission has demanded that large supermarket chains cannot dominate local areas and has proposed a new system to the government, angering Tesco in the process.

  • WUWM delegates toured Rungis as part of their prestigious wholesale conference
    Article

    London explores Rungis link

    2009-10-04T16:01:01Z

    Wholesale market authorities and traders are being urged to reignite the links between Paris’s prestigious Rungis market and the UK.

  • Dry weather hits brassicas
    Article

    Dry weather hits brassicas

    2009-10-04T15:01:01Z

    The very dry weather is taking its toll on cauliflower crops in Lincolnshire and leading to some interruptions in supply.

  • Spar China scoops international gong
    Article

    Spar China scoops international gong

    2009-10-04T13:01:01Z

    Spar has won the first NACS International Convenience Retailer of the Year Award for its operations in China, beating off competition from Sainsbury’s.

  • Linford Christie
    Article

    Jaffa streaks ahead

    2009-10-04T11:01:02Z

    Global citrus brand Jaffa has put its weight behind the Street Athletics scheme this summer.

  • Dr Ian Brown
    Article

    Residue claims rebutted

    2009-10-04T09:01:01Z

    The Pesticide Residues Committee has published its report on monitoring of residues on produce supplied for the School Fruit and Vegetable Scheme in the spring term of 2009 to criticism from the tabloid media over the presence of residues in fruit supplied to children.

  • Eurospar extends to Wales
    Article

    Eurospar extends to Wales

    2009-10-03T16:01:01Z

    Spar has launched two new stores under a new Welsh moniker, Eurospar, capitalising on former Somerfield outlets.

  • Article

    EU freight ruling targets rogues

    2009-10-03T14:01:01Z

    The EU Council of Ministers’ has adopted new rules that will bring safer roads and fairer European competition in an attempt to force rogue commercial vehicle operators off the road.

  • Key role discovered for grapes
    Article

    Key role discovered for grapes

    2009-10-03T11:01:01Z

    Grapes may play a key role in fighting against heart disease, cancer, diabetes, inflammation and dental problems, new research has shown.

  • Adrian Barlow
    Article

    Barlow warns on prices

    2009-10-03T09:01:01Z

    The top-fruit industry marked the official start of the English apple and pear season with a launch in London last week.

  • Article

    New resistant grapes tested

    2009-10-02T16:01:01Z

    Scientists in the US have stepped up their efforts to improve grapes’ ability to deal with the cold in new trials.

  • JFC
    Article

    Russian bank buys 20 per cent of JFC

    2009-10-02T15:05:14Z

    JFC has sold almost 20 per cent of its shares to the Saint-Petersburg Bank to fund the construction of new fruit terminals

  • Dr Rob Jacobson spoke at the TGA conference in Coventry last week
    Article

    Tomato growers warned on two new pests

    2009-10-02T14:01:01Z

    UK tomato growers were last week warned about two new threats to their crops that are expected to be the worst to hit for some time.

  • Freshfel Europe
    Article

    Freshfel denounces new EU campaign

    2009-10-02T12:25:40Z

    The group has questioned the recently-launched EU Healthy Eating Campaign for European school children

  • Article

    Compass makes English top-fruit pledge

    2009-10-02T12:01:01Z

    Compass Group UK has made a commitment to source 100 per cent English apples and pears throughout October and November.

  • Dole
    Article

    Dole signs deal to import Fairtrade fruit

    2009-10-02T11:58:08Z

    Multinational reaches agreement with TransFair USA to import Fairtrade-labelled bananas and pineapples into the US

  • Zespri roadshow
    Article

    Zespri promotions galore

    2009-10-02T11:57:54Z

    The kiwifruit marketer is currently involved in a number of promotions, as it takes advantage of the important back-to-school period

  • CMA CGM ship
    Article

    CMA CGM reaches financing agreement

    2009-10-02T11:31:25Z

    The French shipping group has sealed a deal with a number of banks to help restructure and secure the company's future