Meldungen aus Europa – Page 4205
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Cuban loss significant for UK
Hurricane damage to Cuba’s grapefruit crop has been “significant”, according to importer Redbridge Worldfresh.
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ArticleItalian fresh produce consumption falls
New figures show that purchases of fruit and vegetables in Italian supermarkets have fallen
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ArticleLe Crunch kicks off UK campaign
This season, Le Crunch plans a variety of initiatives in the UK, demonstrating the market’s continued importance for French apple producers
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ArticleTaiwan counts cost of Typhoon Sinlaku
The agricultural industry is assessing the damage of the latest storm to hit the country
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California grapes re-energise UK
California’s grape season is progressing well and reports of fruit quality from customers to date have been good.
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ArticleNew studies support SAWS reprieve
Growers have lost an average of £140,000 so far this year because of a shortage of workers.
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ArticleSchool scheme in tender spot
Uncertainty surrounds the government’s School Fruit & Vegetable Scheme as the latest round of tenders for supply contracts has been dramatically cancelled.
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Will old shopping habits die hard?
Against the background of prevailing turmoil in the international financial world, the most frequently asked question is how
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ArticleWhat is the retail world coming to?
I’m sure most in fresh produce land are way past the stage of being surprised by the antics of the major customers in
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5 A DAY BACKS BRITISH
Children at hundreds of schools around the country will be learning about the benefits of fresh fruit and vegetables in their
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ArticlePeruvian spear pointers
The first country to export asparagus worldwide, Peru has the highest yields in the world and can produce the vegetable year-round. The Peruvian offer is extremely important to UK retailers, but is the UK market as attractive to Peruvian asparagus growers as it once was? Elizabeth O’Keefe investigates
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ArticleA peculiarly British affair
British Food Fortnight has been spotlighting home-grown produce over the last seven years. The event will see the length of the supply chain - growers, suppliers, retailers and consumers - come together to raise the profile of UK produce. So what is in store for the next two weeks? Anna Sbuttoni reports
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PA to act on trademark infringements
Packaging Automation (PA) is taking legal action to protect its trademark, after discovering infringements in the use of its latest tray sealer.
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ArticleChildren take school's lead on fruit and veg
Education from schools can help encourage children to eat fresh produce, according to a new study in the US
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ArticleReport: Europe awash with fake pesticides
A report by the European Crop Protection Association has said that illegal, counterfeit products are widely present in Europe
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ArticleBee keeping industry calls for further DEFRA funding
Major stakeholders in the UK beekeeping industry met last week to discuss the crisis of the declining bee population.
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King steps out in Suffolk
The substantial investment farm businesses need to supply Britain’s major retailers was highlighted when Sainsbury’s chief executive Justin King visited Elveden Farms in Suffolk.
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Food chain links at Labour Party conference
Food producers, manufacturers and retailers will come together at the Labour Party Conference on Monday (September 22) to demonstrate their recognition that successful food supply policy requires the involvement of every stage of the chain.
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ArticleColruyt enjoys fruitful year
The Belgium-based retailer saw profit and revenue increase during 2007/08
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NYKCool secures eight reefer vessels
Stockholm-based reefer specialist NYKCool is to strengthen its fleet by purchasing eight reefer vessels, covering bareboat chartering and time chartering.