Meldungen aus Europa – Page 4070
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Tastes of Anglia builds on London link
Regional food and drink group Tastes of Anglia has been busy affiliating itself with the Local to London drive and having terrific success. Elizabeth O’Keefe caught up with the group’s chief executive Julie West, 18 months after FPJ featured Anglia in its Regional Report series, to find out what else the group has been up to.
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ArticleMedia-led brassica war dominates the quarter
This quarter saw the national media jump on the bandwagon and push forward the plight of home-grown cauliflower to UK consumers. Elizabeth O’Keefe investigates and asks, is it a little too late to save the British cauliflower?
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French wholesale still going strong
Who said the concept of wholesale markets is not relevant anymore? This month, there has been plenty to show that the doubters
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NFU must keep its message going
Over the centuries, the British have acquired various reputations. These have ranged from being described by Napoleon as a
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No better time to get promoting
The future of the industry’s generic promotional campaign Eat in Colour (EiC) has come under the spotlight this week
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EiC future under discussion
The Fresh Produce Consortium (FPC) is calling for greater investment from its members to raise funds and continue its Eat in Colour (EiC) generic promotion.
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ArticleGrapes holding firm
UK importers and South African senders agree that the UK market for grapes is experiencing under-supply, as sendings to the rest of Europe rise.
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ArticleWrittle student through to Young Horticulturist final
Writtle College student James Hearsum has won the 2009 regional heat for the Young Horticulturist of the Year competition.
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ArticleCyprus divided over asparagus
Cyprus’s UN-controlled buffer zone has caused problems for asparagus harvesters looking to gather the season’s bumper crop
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Worcestershire cherry-picks funding
The Forestry Commission is to undertake a new £4 million scheme to rejuvenate cherry orchards in the historic Wyre forest in Worcestershire.
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D&S reports lower profit, higher sales
The Chilean retailer saw net profit fall by nearly a third during 2008
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ArticlePort authority defends purchase of MMD
The Port of Portsmouth has stood by its purchase of banana importer MMD, despite the company showing greater-than-expected losses
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ArticleSunshine through the economic clouds
The fresh produce industry must look past uncertain prospects in 2009 towards opportunities for future strengthening
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Bedding plants push for UK
The British Protected Ornamentals Association (BPOA) and the Flowers & Plants Association (F&PA) has launched a new campaign this month to promote the money-saving benefits of bedding plants to UK consumers.
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ArticleTotal Produce reports positive figures
Total Produce battled through unfavourable economic conditions and difficult exchange rates to significantly increase its revenue in 2008, according to the company’s results released today.
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ArticleDole reaches debt refinancing deal
Company has reportedly reached agreement with senior lenders on plans to restructure loans due to mature in May 2009
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ArticleRush of early Mexican mangoes hit US
Volumes of early season fruit heading into the US have soared compared with the previous year
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ArticleProfit and revenue gains for Maersk
The shipping and logistics group has enjoyed a strong year, but is anticipating a difficult 2009 across all business units
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ArticleEcuador seeks united front for EU talks
Ecuador is reportedly seeking to foster an alliance between Latin American banana producer nations in negotiations with the EU