Meldungen aus Europa – Page 4098
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Mexican avocados consolidate US top spot
A three-month campaign to boost consumer awareness in the US has exceeded expectations as Mexico reigns strong as the country’s leading avocado supplier
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Bruce Peterson exits Naturipe Farms post
Former Wal-Mart executive who became the Florida berry group’s president is to join the firm’s board of directors
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Canadian grower dies aged 86
Fred Marshall, a pioneering fruit grower in the Okanagan Valley of British Columbia, died earlier this month aged 86.
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Freshconex harnesses industry discussion
Organisers are urging visitors to arrive early for this year’s Fruit Logistica to attend the Freshconex Business Forum which is set to tackle cutting-edge issues in the industry across Europe.
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ArticleWhole Foods merger case suspended
Whole Foods may be on the verge of a settlement with the US Federal Trade Commission over the organic food retailer’s acquisition of Wild Oats
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Cargofresh secures new fruit contract
Global shipping line Hamburg Süd has invested in additional controlled atmosphere container units designed by Cargofresh to keep fruit fresh for longer in transit
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Florette offers consumers a new snack
Attracted by continued growth in the snack segment, Florette plans to launch a new product for the spring
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ArticleUS bill could boost FDA authority
New legislation proposed this week would increase food and drug inspections in the US but at a cost to the industry
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Syria attracts UAE investors
As the Syrian government takes steps to open up its economy, UAE firms are looking to enter the country’s fledgling retail sector
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ArticleA new look for freshinfo.com
freshinfo.com has launched a new look, with a new, modern image befitting the world’s premier online source for fresh produce news, features and statistics.
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Adas and NRM ink nitrate deal
Adas UK and NRM Laboratories will conduct the UK’s next nitrate monitoring programme
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Ag biotech key, say experts
Agricultural biotechnology has a key role to play in helping Europe reach its ambitious carbon reduction targets and assisting farmers to better adapt to a shifting climate, according to a briefing released on Tuesday by the European Association for BioIndustries (EuropaBio) during a round table on climate change at the European Parliament.
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ArticleJP Fresh becomes Dole Fresh UK
Company confirms name change will take place this weekend following the company's recent takeover by Compagnie Fruitière
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Under-prepared gangmaster refused licence
An application for a Gangmasters Licensing Authority (GLA) licence in Birmingham has been refused on the grounds of ill preparation.
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DP World cautious despite growth
The terminal operator may have recorded strong growth in 2008, but the company remains wary due to the economic climate
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ArticleRising up the agenda
Wholesale markets, in the UK and on the world stage, slipped off the radar for many years due to the inexorable growth of the multiples and widespread contraction across the industry. But change is definitely in the air, and in recent times the sector has rallied together and fought to re-establish its reputation, both in the fresh produce supply chain and in the eyes of local and national governments. So are wholesale markets well and truly back on the agenda? Laura Gould investigates.
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ArticleAn Olympic task
The 2012 Olympic Games and their much discussed London legacy will open up a wide range of opportunities for fresh produce businesses, both in the run-up to the three-week event and beyond. This year, it seems, will be critical in terms of turning concepts into plans. So how can the fresh produce industry get in on the action? Anna Sbuttoni reports.
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ArticleGoing public
The relationship between the public sector as a customer and the fresh produce industry was nearly non-existent a decade ago, but times have changed. Growers, suppliers and wholesalers have now taken up the gauntlet. Elizabeth O’Keefe finds out just how far the industry has come.
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ArticleInternet bolsters grocery sales
Online shopping is big business for a number of UK retailers and with few signs of a slowdown, even in these cash-strapped times, many are looking forward to future growth. Doris Lee Butterworth finds out more.
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ArticleFree, win and save
These three magic words of marketing are the sex, drugs and rock ‘n’ roll of selling. If you use them selectively, they can have a potent effect on your profitability but, like anything powerful, treat them with respect. Marketing consultant Paul Clapham shares his tips.