Meldungen aus Europa – Page 4200

  • Article

    Cartel probe finds "grounds to suspect"

    2008-09-26T13:24:57Z

    The UK’s leading supermarkets are under suspicion of being involved in the sharing of pricing data, after incriminating evidence is said to have been unearthed during an Office of Fair Trading investigation.

  • Article

    Green light for Jeronimo Martins in Poland

    2008-09-26T12:36:59Z

    The Portuguese retailer has been given approval to acquire Tengelmann's Plus chain of stores

  • Russia
    Article

    Russia blocks Argentinean fruit imports

    2008-09-26T12:19:24Z

    The tightening of Russia’s phytosanitary demands will effectively limit fresh fruit arrivals from Argentina as of next month

  • Article

    Calls for rethink on pesticide package

    2008-09-26T12:19:03Z

    The fruit and vegetable sector has called on the European Parliament to consider “far-reaching” effects of new pesticide package

  • Delegates at the last Interpoma
    Article

    Interpoma to home in on organics

    2008-09-26T12:01:01Z

    Organic apples will be the focus on the final day at Interpoma in November.

  • Whole Foods Market
    Article

    Whole Foods creates new global position

    2008-09-26T10:39:40Z

    Michael Besancon will lead the development of procurement, distribution and marketing strategies

  • Jamaica exits banana export game
    Article

    Jamaica exits banana export game

    2008-09-26T10:01:01Z

    Exports of Jamaican bananas to the UK are to cease.

  • Garry Cirillo, left, and Guy Dixon
    Article

    Easy does it for Spain

    2008-09-26T09:33:28Z

    Spanish citrus has long reigned supreme in the UK market and, as more growers begin capitalising on year-round easy-peeler demand, the future looks bright. Doris Lee Butterworth finds out more.

  • Avos on the up
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    Avos on the up

    2008-09-26T09:33:22Z

    Despite a year plagued by the aftermath of frosts in many avocado-producing countries, the industry has come out fighting and competing countries have found that working together is the key to success. Elizabeth O’Keefe reports.

  • Core shoppers keep category going in face of economy
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    Core shoppers keep category going in face of economy

    2008-09-26T09:33:14Z

    The Soil Association’s annual Organic Fortnight drew to a close on September 21, with the usual round of festivities stirring up interest in the category. But did the credit crunch threaten to spoil the party? Laura Gould reports.

  • Article

    IT industry gears up for awards season

    2008-09-26T09:33:08Z

    This month’s round-up of developments in the IT sector sees Anglia Business Solutions shortlisted as a finalist for two different awards ceremonies, and exhibiting its solutions in the US for the first time. Modified atmosphere specialist StePac has launched a new cold chain system, while fresh-cut firms can now make use of their very own blog.

  • Article

    Safety first at fresh summit

    2008-09-26T09:32:58Z

    In this month’s round-up of events across the pond, we look forward to next month’s Produce Marketing Association (PMA) Fresh Summit, which will focus heavily on food safety after another tricky year for the US industry.

  • Article

    On-pack info from the sublime to the ridiculous

    2008-09-26T09:32:52Z

    I have come to the conclusion this week that the range of information displayed on packaging - beyond the legal requirements

  • Article

    Markets can utilise combined strength

    2008-09-26T09:32:47Z

    London Markets’ Month starts next week, and heralds the first coming together of the six major London wholesale markets

  • The best
    Article

    Morrisons adds to trophy cabinet

    2008-09-26T09:06:45Z

    Morrisons, which won the Foods from Spain Re:fresh Retailer of the Year in May, last night picked up the Supermarket of the Year crown at the Retail Industry Awards 2008.

  • Spanish recover lemon position
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    Spanish recover lemon position

    2008-09-26T09:01:01Z

    Spanish lemon and grapefruit promotional body Ailimpo is forecasting a recovery of the Spanish lemon crop this season.

  • Séan Rickard
    Article

    Rickard issues pesticides warning

    2008-09-26T08:01:01Z

    European Parliament proposals to restrict the use of crop protection substances will lead to a further hike in food prices, Cranfield University senior lecturer in business economics Séan Rickard has warned.

  • Article

    Six of the best from Writtle

    2008-09-25T17:01:01Z

    Six students have graduated in horticultural disciplines with first class honours from Writtle College this year.

  • Mmachidi Thobejane
    Article

    Creating growth opportunities at FPT

    2008-09-25T16:01:02Z

    Fresh in her appoinment as group business development manager at Capespan subsidiary FPT, Mmachidi Thobejane aims to create opportunities for the company’s growth.

  • Article

    Marshalls launches new catalogue

    2008-09-25T14:01:02Z

    ‘Outdoor Wonder’ melon, Marshalls’ latest must-grow exclusive, which claims to make melon cultivation as easily as growing courgettes, is just one of the new additions in the seed company’s 2009 catalogue.