Meldungen aus Europa – Page 4095
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ArticleGlobalGAP unveils twin initiatives
The certification body has unveiled new schemes with the Global Food Safety Initiative and smallholder producers in Africa
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ArticleLatin American banana deal in the pipeline
Costa Rican officials are anticipating that a new EU banana deal will be in place by February
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ArticleFarmers tackle climate change
Farmers in the South East are meeting to discuss the risks and opportunities climate change presents to their businesses.
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New NVZ regs start to bite
Agronomists are warning that new regulations on Nitrate Vulnerable Zones (NVZs) that came into force on January 1, and the pressures of record highs in fertiliser prices, mean the controlled application of nutrients to field veg crops is more important than ever.
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ArticleAustrian apples hit Berlin
A new brand identity and market-oriented strategy may prove the catalyst for Austrian export company EVA to take Fruit Logistica by storm this week.
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Fairtrade fights back
The Fairtrade fruit industry has hit back at claims customers will be trading down and away from ethical shopping during the recession, with positive sales and a new board at AgroFair.
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ArticleGangmaster unveils 2009 crackdown
Five years on from the tragic deaths of 23 Chinese cockle pickers in Morecambe Bay, the Gangmasters Licensing Authority (GLA) is to increase its strict approach to employers who mistreat workers.
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Snow hinders produce trade
Heavy snowfall and freezing temperatures earlier this week caused disruption to fresh produce production and transport in the UK.
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ArticleTNS figures reflect low-value shopping
The latest TNS Worldpanel grocery market share figures show that trading-down continues to influence the market, with Waitrose struggling to tread water and Tesco experiencing growth in their value sector in favour of Finest products.
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ArticleAustralian labour scheme set to begin
The Australian seasonal worker scheme will see its first Pacific Island workers by the month's end
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ArticleWal-Mart China begins sales promotion
Wal-Mart China today began an aggressive sales promotion designed to gather up market share
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ArticleBlack day for Black Sea route
The New World Alliance and Grand Alliance have suspended their joint Asia-Black Sea service
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ArticleBlack day for Black Sea route
The New World Alliance and Grand Alliance have suspended their joint Asia-Black Sea service
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ArticleLotte plans Indonesian expansion
South Korea's Lotte is planning a big expansion of its Indonesian hypermarket chain
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ArticleFreshconex forums assess industry trends
The forum will include presentations focused on technology, marketing and logistics in the fresh-cut convenience sector
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Positive start for Fruit Logistica 2009
Continued expansion of world's leading fresh produce trade fair suggests industry confidence remains high
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Industry heads for Turkey
The third annual Turkish fresh produce trade show, FreshAntalya, is set to follow a succesful year for the country’s export market.
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Irrigation specialists merge
A new company, Field Irrigation, has been formed incorporating horticultural irrigation specialists Field GB and irrigators Avoncrop following the acquisition of Field GB from K & S Fumigation Services.
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Energy advice for produce businesses
A leading global renewable energy specialist is launching a new advice service for recession hit agriculture sectors explaining how going green can slash energy bills.
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ArticleFrance again feels the chill
Further cold weather and unseasonable snowstorms have caused yet more havoc in many areas of France