Meldungen aus Europa – Page 4028
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Scottish gangmaster in wage cover-up
A Scottish gangmaster who paid her potato graders a salary below the National Minimum Wage was found to be acting as a front for another person who was not named on the licence.
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ArticleSouth African citrus volumes stable
The South African citrus season is well underway and current predictions are that the export volumes from this year’s harvest are likely to be very similar to 2008.
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ArticleCosta Rica signals path to recovery
Banana exports will remain in shorter supply during 2009 as production continues to recover from inclement weather conditions
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Sainsbury's chief to receive £6m
Sainsbury’s boss Justin King is poised to receive a £6 million payout following the retailer’s best sales growth in five years, The Sunday Times has reported.
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ArticleCarrot growers tackle soil disease
Carrot growers are adopting a new approach to the widespread soil-borne disease Sclerotinia using a range of cultural and chemical solutions, advises both BASF and vegetable consultant Howard Hinds.
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ArticleCencosud plots US$200m investment
The Chilean group is planning to invest in expansion and store improvements through 2009, according to media reports
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ArticleDel Monte takes over Panama plantations
The US multinational is to lease farms belonging to Coosemupar in a bid to turn around ailing production on the country's Pacific coast
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ArticleTesco stocks non-leaking tomatoes
The award-winning Intense variety has gone on sale in the UK, with the retailer hailing it as "the best thing since sliced bread"
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Asia Fruit Logistica to break record
The Hong Kong event will boast 250 exhibitors from 30 different countries when it opens its doors in September
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ArticleHarrisons heads for transparency
Harrison Europac, a supplier of plastics trays and lids for the food industry and the wholly owned subsidiary of Denmark-based Faerch Plast, has launched a range of containers produced from its new high-clarity polypropylene (PP).
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ArticleUnited Fresh launches Issues Scan 2009
The second edition of a study looking at consumer trends has been released at United Fresh 2009
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ArticleMango exports hit by economic downturn
Indian mango exports to the US are expected to fall this year, according to an industry official
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NFU furthers Stoneleigh investment
Following an extensive internal review of member services and requirements, the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has announced proposals for a comprehensive restructure of its services provision, including the centralisation of this provision to its Stoneleigh headquarters.
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ArticleUSDA to conduct organic survey
The first widespread study of organic farming in the US will take place during May and June
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ArticleAgrexco's stonefruit heads for Europe
The group's first peach shipment of the year is set to arrive in Europe, to be closely followed by more stonefruit and pears
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ArticleAgriSense scores Queen's Award triple
AgriSense-BCS is celebrating winning the Queen’s Award for Enterprise in the international trade category for the third time in its history.
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ArticleIGD scoops big name speakers
The IGD has announced its strongest ever line-up for its centenary convention, including leading names from Morrisons, Sainsbury’s, Asda and the National Farmers’ Union (NFU).
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ALP looks to Europe over workers' scheme
The Association of Labour Providers (ALP) has asked the European Commission to commence infraction proceedings against the British government following its decision to extend the accession states' Workers Registration Scheme (WRS) for a further two years.
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ArticleAlmería lettuce in over-supply
While lettuce crops in Murcia suffered severe hail damage two weeks ago seriously disrupting availability, growers in Almería are now leaving their product in the fields due to excess volumes.