Meldungen aus Europa – Page 4003
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ArticleWholesale standards label proposed
The wholesale industry has called for a new food standards mark to adorn its produce to combat the flood of labels regarding ethics and sourcing employed by the major retailers.
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Fresh produce shrugs off recession talk
New research from Plimsoll Publishing suggests that almost half of the UK fresh produce industry has not been affected by the global economic slowdown.
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ArticleFoods from Spain wins 5 A DAY award
Foods from Spain has scooped the Re:fresh 5 A DAY Supporter of the Year award for its commitment to healthy eating and promotional efforts in consumer and trade advertising carried out in the UK.
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ArticleBristol Fruit Sales scoops wholesale gong
The Re:fresh Capespan Wholesaler of the Year award went to Bristol Fruit Sales (BFS) for the quality of its produce, the quality of its people, and the level of re-investment in its business.
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ArticleAlbert Bartlett named Packer of the Year
Root crop specialist Albert Bartlett has been named the Fresh Produce Consortium’s Packer of the Year at this year’s Re:fresh awards ceremony in London.
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ArticleHayford & Rhodes in Re:fresh success
Hayford & Rhodes, co-owned by three young sisters, Amy, Laura and Joanna Rhodes, scooped the Covent Garden Market Authority Retail Florist of the Year award at this year’s Re:fresh awards.
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ArticleUK asparagus volumes down
Asparagus volumes are down by 10 per cent on last year in the UK, according to advisor to the Asparagus Growers’ Association (AGA) Adrian Barlow.
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Organics industry push Benn on GM
Representatives of organic businesses, the Organic Trade Board and the Soil Association told Hilary Benn that the UK government should stop voting in favour of pro-genetically modified (GM) products in the European Union.
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Trade pollsters back Irish growers' move
More than 80 per cent of pollsters on freshinfo this past week believe that the action of Irish growers last week storming a Tesco executive meeting in a local hotel is the way to get a point across.
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ArticleRegional award for Chef's Connection
Chef’s Connection won its second Re:fresh award last night in landing the MVS Regional Foodservice Supplier of the Year gong.
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ArticleGlobalGAP and GFSI making progress
Alignment of food safety criteria on track after Global Food Safety Initiative officially recognises alignment with GlobalGAP
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NFU throws weight behind LEAF event
Hundreds of National Farmers’ Union (NFU) members are throwing open their farm gates as they join this year’s Open Farm Sunday, founded by LEAF.
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Article‘Eat Seasonably’ campaign launches in UK
Campaign aims to encourage British consumers to choose UK-produced fruit and vegetables over imports when in season
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ArticleNational foodservice award for Pauleys
Pauleys has been named the MVS National Foodservice Supplier of the Year award at this year’s Re:fresh awards.
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ArticleTomato exporter found dead in Paris hotel
Kinga Legg, owner and director of Polish company Vegex, is believed to have been murdered during a stay at the Hotel Bristol
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ArticleAldi plans new distribution centre in US
German discounter has revealed plans to open new distribution centre in Georgia as US expansion continues to increase
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ArticleAhold sees sales rise
First quarter sales rose by 15 per cent at the Dutch retailer, although net income decreased by 25 per cent
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ArticleSolid Q1 for Stop & Shop/Giant-Landover
The Ahold-owned US-based supermarket chains saw operating income rise by 20 per cent to US$242m in the first quarter of 2009
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ArticleLucy Wiggins named Re:fresh Young Person
Herbfresh sales and procurement specialist Lucy Wiggins championed in the battle of youth to scoop the MorePeople Young Person of the Year award at the Re:fresh ceremony last night.
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ArticleTotal Produce maintains solid performance
Top fruit and vegetable grower-importer Total Produce has announced that it remains on target to achieve a solid set of results for 2009