Meldungen aus Europa – Page 4019
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ArticleFlorette acquires Salads to Go
Soleco UK has acquired prepared salads producer Salads to Go, creating a £75 million turnover company with 20 per cent market share of the prepped salads category in the UK.
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ArticlePrince de Bretagne launches new image
In order to demonstrate the company’s commitment to protecting the land, the Brittany-based vegetable marketer has created a new image
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ArticleFruit juice shown to boost health
A US study has shown that a glass of 100 per cent fruit juice every day can protect against stroke, heart disease and diabetes, as well as aid weight loss.
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ArticleFlorette snaps up Salads To Go
Fresh-cut specialist Florette has reinforced its position on the UK market with the purchase of Salads To Go
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ArticlePakistan mango exports ‘may be hit’
A major Pakistani fresh produce association has claimed “high” airfreight charges could affect mango exports to Europe
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ArticleEC court rules in favour of herbicides
Herbicides containing Napropamide will continue to be available to growers following European Court ruling
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ArticleFairtrade lands new director
The Fairtrade Foundation has appointed a new marketing director to its senior leadership team to help deliver an ambitious new strategy to double its reach and impact for producers in the developing world.
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ArticleSupermarkets' food miles doubted
A farm shop owner who pioneered a ‘50 Food Miles’ logo believes the supermarkets will struggle to ever implement significant local sourcing strategies.
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ArticleDoubt surrounds pesticide claims
The lawsuits of two alleged victims of a banned pesticide used by Dole have been thrown out after plaintiffs claimed they were recruited
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BRC: Consumer confidence plummets
Consumer confidence in Britain took yet another nose dive as market research from the British Retail Constortium (BRC) dashed hopes that public optimism was beginning to ebb back into the industry.
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UK pesticides given all-clear
The National Pesticides Forum has said pesticides are “not impacting adversely” in the UK in its latest annual report.
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ArticleFlorida revises crop downwards
The US department of agriculture (USDA) adjusted its citrus forecast last month in its latest update for the 2008-09 season.
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ArticleZespri in major carbon move
New Zealand kiwifruit marketer Zespri International has become one of the first international marketing groups to measure and make plans to minimise its carbon emissions.
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ArticleACS targets general election
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has unveiled an unprecedented industry-wide consultation that will set the agenda for local shops into the next general election and beyond.
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Verdict delivered on retail landscape
The current retail downturn is not simply a temporary side-effect of the recession but the mid-point of a lengthy reform of the retail market, according to new research.
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ArticleRegional Food Group strengthens
The Regional Food Group for Yorkshire and Humber (RFG) has appointed Melanie Whitehead as trade development manager.
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ArticleAngus Soft Fruits lands gong
Arbroath-based business Angus Soft Fruits (ASF) scooped a Scottish food “Oscar” for its Good Natured Fruit.
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ArticleGreenfresh packing firm launches
A new cost-effective fruit pre-packing and distribution service is being launched this month in the Vale of Evesham, targeting producers worldwide and importers requiring a seasonal service.
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Stockbridge revamps online presence
A new website for Stockbridge Technology Centre (STC) has now gone live, following its launch at last week’s Horticultural Development Company/STC Spring Conference.
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ArticleRijk Zwaan in China success
Rijk Zwaan has successfully presented its vegetable varieties at the China International Vegetable Sci-tech Fair.