Meldungen aus Europa – Page 4156
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Fruiterers cross the pond to honour Master’s traditions
The fruiterers’ current Master Eric Fraunfelter and his wife Harriet have their roots in the US. It was only natural,
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Emerging sources all the rage at UK supermarkets
This week I get the feeling that the traditional regions of sourcing are under increasing pressure from newcomers. While the
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UK workers need support as well
The Gangmasters Licensing Authority (GLA) took part this week in what is thought to be the largest-ever operation of its kind
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ArticleTesco counters suppliers' claims
Growers’ and suppliers’ claims of “bully-boy” tactics by the supermarkets have been strongly refuted as the multiples came in for more criticism amid rising food prices.
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ArticleLang highlights sustainability risks
A new report from the Centre for Food Policy at City University, London has identified the fruit and vegetable sector in the UK as “at risk” in terms of food security and sustainable production.
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Japanese tangerine production falls
Japan’s tangerine crop is expected to fall by 12 per cent, according to the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service
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ArticleLogistics boost for Argentine supply zone
The region of Tucumán in Argentina is to benefit from a faster link to the Port of Caldera in neighbouring Chile under a new transport plan
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ArticleStrike complicates Chilean fruit deal
A nationwide government employee strike has reportedly prevented the loading of fresh produce at the country's ports
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Start-stop data loggers now available
Monitoring fruit, nut or vegetable storage areas can now be far easier with the new Dickson multi-feature digital display temperature and humidity data loggers with both push-to-start and push-to-stop functions.
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ArticleTask force set up to protect Texan citrus
The group will be charged with protecting the industry from citrus greening and formulating a contingency plan should it ever spread in the state
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ArticleArgentina and Peru forecast higher grape exports
Argentine and Peruvian table grape sectors both confident of major increases in exports for 2008/09 campaign
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Higher quarterly profit for Metro Canada
Profit jumped with revenue also increasing slightly to C$2.48bn
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ArticleCorporate report | Valfrutta Fresco
A new brand brings together some of the Italy's top Fresh produce industry names to promote the country's fruit and vegetables
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ArticleProduce special offers breach guidelines
An investigation by consumer watchdog Which? has uncovered supermarket special offers on fresh produce and other items that could mislead shoppers.
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ArticleBRC: Figures mask tough conditions
Unexpectedly high official retail sales figures fail to convey how tough conditions are for customers and retailers, said the British Retail Consortium (BRC).
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FSA labelling guidance welcomed
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has published revised guidance for industry and enforcement authorities on country of origin labelling, as part of its continuing commitment to improve food labelling for consumers.
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ArticleSeeka makes first-half profit improvement
The New Zealand-based group has benefited from the "dramatic decline" in the value of the NZ dollar
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ArticleCaterers urged to keep eye on the ball
Catering outgoings can easily outstrip income, so a full understanding of your company’s costs is vital, Professor David Russell has warned.
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ArticleWell Pict reaps exchange rewards
As the new season gets underway, Well Pict European (WPE) South Africa’s berry campaign is reaping the benefits of an exchange programme that ran earlier this year.
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ArticleEU approves free school fruit scheme
A free fruit scheme for schools across Europe was adopted by the European Parliament yesterday, in a bid to tackle obesity across the continent.