Meldungen aus Europa – Page 3906

  • PMA Fresh Summit 2009 logo
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    Anaheim set for PMA Fresh Summit

    2009-10-01T11:07:24Z

    The largest US gathering for the international fresh fruit and vegetable industry kicks off in Anaheim on 2 October

  • Article

    Italy uncovers organic fraud

    2009-10-01T11:01:01Z

    Some 460 tonnes of conventionally grown apples and pears in Italy have been seized by the Italian authorities as they were before they could be passed off as organic production.

  • Agrexco Ettinger avocados
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    Agrexco’s avocados go green

    2009-10-01T10:07:37Z

    As the Israeli exporter prepares for the new avocado season, the company is highlighting its environmentally friendly approach to production

  • Article

    Spanish keep faith in the UK

    2009-10-01T10:01:01Z

    The UK is a complex market, but one that it is important Spanish senders do not give up on, a leading Murcian exporter has said.

  • Joretha Geldenhuys
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    Citrus consortium appoints new CEO

    2009-10-01T09:25:42Z

    South Africa's Western Cape Citrus Producers Forum names Joretha Geldenhuys as successor to Piet Smit

  • Boycott launches produce 'makeover'
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    Boycott launches produce 'makeover'

    2009-10-01T09:01:01Z

    Convenience stores across London have been given an innovative fruit and veg 'makeover' as part of the Buywell Project, launched by Rosie Boycott last week, aimed at increasing 5 A DAY consumption and store profits.

  • Tesco in open-ended Irish deal
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    Tesco in open-ended Irish deal

    2009-10-01T08:01:01Z

    Tesco Ireland has agreed an open-ended deal with a group of vegetable growers in the Republic to buy 211,000kg of fresh produce a week at what are described as “above market” prices.

  • potatoes
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    Uttar Pradesh potato acreage to rise

    2009-10-01T04:29:39Z

    Potato acreage in India’s Uttar Pradesh is expected to rise, on top of an already record output this year

  • Retirement ruling raises concern
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    Retirement ruling raises concern

    2009-09-30T17:51:01Z

    A law firm is urging agriculture firms to pay close attention to retirement age law after the High Court ruled that the current default retirement age of 65 is lawful - for now.

  • Marks and Spencer store
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    Marks & Spencer records stable results

    2009-09-30T16:41:46Z

    Food sales at the UK retail group remain unchanged, but the company says results reflect a “continuing improvement” in fortunes

  • Carrier containers
    Article

    Specialised reefers still losing ground

    2009-09-30T15:36:05Z

    Containerised sector's share of perishable reefer shipments set to grow from 56 per cent last year to 71 per cent in 2015

  • Deprez Kint Univeg
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    Univeg plans market-driven expansion

    2009-09-30T14:52:23Z

    EXCLUSIVE: Following several major acquisitions, the group's fresh produce management is making integration its priority

  • Londis revs up new delivery offer
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    Londis revs up new delivery offer

    2009-09-30T14:01:01Z

    Londis is taking steps to improve its supply chain efficiency with the introduction of a brand new fleet of environment-friendly lorries for its stores.

  • Article

    Tesco promotes fresh director

    2009-09-30T12:01:02Z

    Tesco has promoted one of its fresh foods boss to its executive committee harnessing more than 20 years of experience and adding to speculation over Sir Terry Leahy’s eventual successor as chief executive.

  • Maersk ship
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    Maersk Israel adds new routes

    2009-09-30T11:55:57Z

    Shipping company Maersk Israel has introduced new services to and from ports in Russia and Turkey

  • Article

    Co-op film pressures government

    2009-09-30T11:01:02Z

    The government is being urged to commission research into the effects some pesticides may be having on nature’s most efficient pollinator after a new film from The Co-operative.

  • Compass Group logo
    Article

    Compass commits to English apples

    2009-09-30T10:31:44Z

    UK foodservice company announces that it will only source from English-grown apples and pears during next two months

  • Marc Spielrein
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    WUWM winds its way to French capital

    2009-09-30T09:35:33Z

    Sustainable logistics and branding were high on the agenda at last week’s World Union of Wholesale Markets conference in Paris

  • M&S reports sales upturn
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    M&S reports sales upturn

    2009-09-30T09:27:54Z

    Marks & Spencer has announced it is to employ an extra 20,000 seasonal staff and posted better-than-expected sales results, attributing the upturn to a rise in consumer confidence.

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    G20 stalls over Doha Round talks

    2009-09-30T09:01:01Z

    Trade leaders have pledged to revive global trade, reject protectionism, boost trade finance and refrain from imposing new barriers - but failed prevent the continue stalling of the Doha Round trade negotiations.