Meldungen aus Europa – Page 4127

  • Article

    NFU calls for ombudsman to be enforced

    2008-12-31T16:01:02Z

    The National Farmers’ Union Scotland (NFUS) is continuing its push for an ombudsman to oversee and enforce a code of conduct for the retail sector.

  • Aldi rose through the retail ranks
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    The freshinfo year - October

    2008-12-31T14:01:01Z

    Supermarkets start supplier backlash... Forder leaves Mack stonefruit role... High street big guns change airfreight stance... Green light for Co-op acquisition... What else made your October?

  • The soft-fruit sector struggled on valiantly
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    The freshinfo year - September

    2008-12-31T12:01:01Z

    Tesco enters discounter wars.. Salad scientist feels industry wrath... Dole considers sale of JP Fresh... Premium multiples squabble... What else got you talking in September?

  • Article

    Mexican avocados on the rise

    2008-12-31T11:01:01Z

    Mexican Hass avocado production is set to hit a record high this season despite potentially harsh weather conditions.

  • X factor star Eoghan: will he try to win hearts again in the veg aisle?
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    Tesco finds its X factor

    2008-12-31T10:01:01Z

    Britain’s next superstar could be found in an aisle near you after Tesco announced it is to host a talent show to be broadcast on the internet.

  • Grim: Sargent
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    Irish minister issues price war warning

    2008-12-31T08:01:02Z

    A grim warning about the future of the Irish Republic’s horticulture industry, and the 7,500 workers it employs, has been sounded by the country’s minister for food, Trevor Sargent.

  • Article

    Central American trade fair returns

    2008-12-30T16:01:01Z

    Global exporter Agexport’s Agricultural Council is hosting the 14th edition of its Agritrade fair in the luxurious surroundings of Antigua Guatemala.

  • Article

    DEFRA issues PEACH update

    2008-12-30T15:00:03Z

    The Fresh Produce Consortium (FPC) has been issued an update from DEFRA PHSI regarding the latest problems with the PEACH system.

  • The first glasshouse was underway at Thanet
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    The freshinfo year - August

    2008-12-30T14:01:02Z

    First glass raised at Thanet... Tesco slashes organic prices... Peter Fry joins Colletts... Golden boy rower brings home medal for JP... What other stories floated your boat in August?

  • The Co-op became front-runner to snap up Somerfield
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    The freshinfo year - July

    2008-12-30T12:01:01Z

    The Co-op makes a move on Somerfield... Asda berry promo blasted... Veg growers take desperate measures... Portuguese firm snaps up Vitacress... What else made your July top 10?

  • Article

    Potato rallying cry issued

    2008-12-30T10:01:01Z

    A leading potato processing company has insisted that demand remains high and growers should not exit the business amidst the current financial uncertainty.

  • Article

    French embark on banana plan

    2008-12-30T09:01:01Z

    The banana sector in the French West Indies has launched an ambitious project to develop disease-resistant bananas as part of a wider six-year sustainable banana plan.

  • Indian grapes make MRL progress
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    Indian grapes make MRL progress

    2008-12-30T08:01:01Z

    Indian grapes tested by the Pesticides Safety Directorate (PSD) in the UK this year had no pesticide residues above maximum residue levels (MRLs), thanks to greatly improved residue-monitoring processes at source.

  • Article

    Britons pick broadband over fruit and veg

    2008-12-29T16:01:01Z

    British consumers would rather knock fruit and vegetables off their monthly expenditure than their broadband connection, according to new research from BT.

  • Nell McAndrew did it for spuds
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    The freshinfo year - June

    2008-12-29T14:01:01Z

    Spanish strike disruption... Tesco vs Asda price wars erupt... Pressure mounts on businesses... Nell McAndrew one hot potato... What else stood out for you in June?

  • Martin de la Fuente stepped down from Tesco after 24 years
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    The freshinfo year - May

    2008-12-29T12:01:01Z

    Martin de la Fuente takes a bow... Taypack turns away from Asda... Northern follows suit at M&S... Waitrose to roll out convenience format... What else saw you log on in May?

  • Waitrose enjoys Xmas sales surge
    Article

    Waitrose enjoys Xmas sales surge

    2008-12-29T10:41:37Z

    Waitrose has posted a sales surge for the week before Christmas, with a 3.5 per cent boost in like-for-like sales.

  • Article

    Lambert calls for strong leadership

    2008-12-29T10:01:01Z

    Click here for a New Year's message from CBI director-general Richard Lambert.

  • The Konditor & Cook cake
    Article

    Borough market "best in the capital"

    2008-12-29T09:01:02Z

    London's Borough Market has been voted as the top market in the capital for the second year in succession at the annual Visit London People’s Choice Award.

  • Organic crops are proving less popular in the current economic climate
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    'Organic' farmers dump label in recession bid

    2008-12-29T08:01:01Z

    Organic farmers may strip themselves of their labels and opt out of their current standards to escape the perils of the recession with government support.