Meldungen aus Europa – Page 4036
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ArticleArgentina anticipates “difficult” season
The recession and a growth in global production look set to cut Argentinean lemon exports to 300,000-360,000 tonnes this year
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RPA reveals newest member
Trans.L Systems has joined the Reusable Packaging Association in the US
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NZ spud technology saves cash
Potato growers in the US, Australia and New Zealand are saving hundreds of thousands of dollars in fertiliser and irrigation costs from a new technology developed by scientists at New Zealand’s Plant & Food Research unit.
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ArticleFairtrade enjoys global boom
A global consumer survey on Fairtrade shows that shoppers increasingly expect companies to be more accountable and fair in dealing with producers in developing countries.
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ArticleCarrefour reports rare quarterly slump
The French retailer has its first quarterly sales reduction in six years during Q1 of 2009
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ArticleCarrefour reports rare quarterly slump
The French retailer has its first quarterly sales reduction in six years during Q1 of 2009
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Anglia acquires SCS
Cambridge-based Anglia Business Solutions Ltd has acquired Norwich-based Supply Chain Systems Ltd (SCS) from its US parent AgriWise Inc.
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ArticleHail brings lettuce damage
A heavy hailstorm in Murcia in south-east Spain last week has decimated lettuce crops in the area.
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ArticleAirfreight threat
Airfreight is responsible for a quarter of the value of all international goods moved in the UK, but it is still a somewhat forgotten part of the freight network. Here, Christopher Snelling, head of global supply chain policy at the Freight Transport Association (FTA), outlines how airfreight works to support the UK’s retail businesses and flags up the factors that threaten to undermine it.
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ArticleSouth Africa brimming with avo promise
South African avocado growers and exporters are ready to step up for another promising season. The first arrivals hit the UK just a few weeks ago and look in good shape. The market is buoyant, but volumes are not expected to reach the record highs of last year. Anna Sbuttoni reports.
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ArticleBest of Belgium
Belgium’s fresh produce may not attract the same attention as its neighbours, but the offer from the small country is no less impressive. As exporters look for continued growth despite the downbeat economic situation, Doris Lee Butterworth talks to leading auctions to discuss their latest plans.
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Fruiterers celebrate Bramley apple in style at Southwell
Mary Ann Brailsford could not have imagined what an effect her amateur gardening activities would have when in 1809 she
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ArticleProcurement remains key while sector in flux
The sector continues to feel the effects of problematic weather in South Africa, which has pushed retail prices high and caused supply problems. But all eyes have now turned to Chile, where growers could not wait to get fruit off the vines. Alex Lawson reports.
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Certification a complex business
When I get down to the coal face of the orchards, fields and glasshouses that make up the UK’s horticulture industry, I
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Could UK take a leaf out of NZ’s book?
Yet again this week, the government has let growers down with the decision to extend the costly and burdensome Worker
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ArticleProgreso signs onion agreement
US firm Skyline produce has signed a marketing agreement with the group for its onion varieties
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ArticleMelon now major organic crop
Over 3,000ha of melons will be farmed using biological pest controls this year in Andalusia, Spain, according to data from Hortyfruta
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ArticleMagnit doubles yearly profit
The Russian budget retailer is expecting further growth this year despite the economic crisis
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ArticleSafmarine to build on South American growth
Safmarine aims to build on its success in South America last year and diversify its activities in the region
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ACS backs town centre regeneration
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) is backing the government's commitment to build thriving town centres.