Meldungen aus Europa – Page 4105

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    Bee funding puts honey in pot

    2009-01-24T11:01:01Z

    DEFRA has announced a £4.3 million increase in funding for research into bee health as the UK population dwindles.

  • Valencia plan swings into action
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    Valencia plan swings into action

    2009-01-24T10:01:01Z

    The Spanish region of Valencia has launched its citrus conversion project, agreed by national government last year.

  • Sun World grape breeder Dr. Michael Striem and Cornell Grape Genetics professor Bruce Reisch celebrate the collaboration
    Article

    Grape duo set to break new ground

    2009-01-24T09:01:01Z

    Californian fruit specialist Sun World International has teamed up with Cornell University in a long-term grape research agreement.

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    Scottish innovation recognised

    2009-01-23T17:01:02Z

    Three new categories have been added to this year’s Scotland Food & Drink Awards to recognise product innovation, skills development and food & drink tourism’s role in Scotland’s £7.5 billion food and drink industry.

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    Morocco tops vegetable exporters to EU

    2009-01-23T16:47:57Z

    Morocco and Turkey have increased their vegetable exports to the EU, while Israel and Egypt have both seen major falls in exports

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    Retail Comment | January 2009

    2009-01-23T16:37:56Z

    Chris White feels that retailers in the UK could learn some lessons from their German counterparts

  • Israeli show triumphs despite conflict
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    Israeli show triumphs despite conflict

    2009-01-23T15:01:01Z

    Despite the Gaza conflict in the south of Israel attendance figures at the annual international Agro Mashov exhibition remained high.

  • Sainsburys
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    200 jobs to go at J Sainsbury

    2009-01-23T12:16:39Z

    The UK retailer is to cut down its staff numbers at its London head office as part of a cost control plan

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    Spanish growers condemn CAP reforms

    2009-01-23T12:13:07Z

    Asaja Murcia has hit back at the latest reforms to the EU’s Common Agricultural Policy, claiming they will increase production costs

  • Article

    Cold snap slows Spanish crops

    2009-01-23T12:01:01Z

    Unseasonably cold temperatures since the beginning of the year have caused availability of vegetables and salads from eastern and south-eastern Spain to plummet.

  • Article

    Peanut butter scare hits Ready Pac

    2009-01-23T11:38:21Z

    The fresh-cut produce processor is the latest group to recall products amidst a US salmonella scare

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    BRC confirms recession figures

    2009-01-23T11:22:51Z

    As the UK is officially deemed as firmly in a recession retail sales figures out today have confirmed a difficult December for many retailers, said the British Retail Consortium (BRC).

  • The Or is boxed up and ready to go
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    Or and Mor heads for Europe

    2009-01-23T11:01:01Z

    The first shipments of Or and Mor citrus, Carmel's famous easy peelers varieties, exported by Agrexco, are on their way to Europe.

  • Hamburg Süd ship
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    AAS Consortium cuts Asian route

    2009-01-23T10:54:47Z

    The five-strong group has reduced the capacity on its North East Asia-Australia service

  • Article

    Israel boycott fears calmed

    2009-01-23T10:01:02Z

    The uk office of Israeli exporter Agrexco has moved to calm speculation that consumers are boycotting Israeli product, leaving produce to rot in warehouses, or that supplies have been interrupted following the recent clashes in Gaza.

  • Marketing minefield
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    Marketing minefield

    2009-01-23T09:59:24Z

    A great marketing campaign can make all the difference to your business, but be warned - there are some classic mistakes that could blow it all. In the third of FPJ’s series on how to make the most of your business this year, marketing consultant Paul Clapham reveals some of the most common schoolboy errors.

  • Turning the tide
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    Turning the tide

    2009-01-23T09:59:13Z

    This time last year, Liverpool Produce Terminal was a glint in the exporter’s eye - a quayside facility at the north-west city’s port due to revolutionise the way fresh produce is imported into the UK. There have certainly been some pretty major issues to overcome along the way - but 12 months later, with the brand-new facility ready to roll, interest in the project remains incredibly high. Laura Gould went along to find out more.

  • Down but not out
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    Down but not out

    2009-01-23T09:59:04Z

    A smaller Egyptian potato crop could put pressure on the export deal this season, as the sector battles to enjoy prominence in the UK market. Doris Lee Butterworth finds out more.

  • Grape sector heading for further trouble
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    Grape sector heading for further trouble

    2009-01-23T09:58:58Z

    The grape category saw an unlikely slip before the Christmas period. Issues of oversupply and plummeting sterling could see further turmoil as the market looks for stability and equality. Alex Lawson reports.

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    Fruiterers look ahead to 12 months with a new Master

    2009-01-23T09:58:52Z

    The fruiterers fervently pursue the Company’s goals during each successive year, including support for the City and