Meldungen aus Europa – Page 4220
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ArticleHurricane Gustav hits Caribbean crops
At least 70 per cent of Jamaican banana crop reported to be lost as storm strengthens over Cuba's citrus belt
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ArticleLCL appoints new chief executive
Global logistics company names Hiroshi Kawamura as new CEO following unexpected departure of Ole Schack Petersen
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Illegal employees could spell crop of trouble
Law firm Clarke Willmott is urging agricultural employers to be aware of tough new employment legislation that means they could face jail or financial ruin if caught employing illegal migrant workers.
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ArticleThanet Earth raises glass
The first three glasshouses being built on the Thanet Earth site in Kent are due for completion in the next two months, with the first salad crops to be planted at the end of November.
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ArticleEU banana deal close but doubts remain
Five years and €7 per tonne may be all that stands between ACP and Latin American countries and an end to the EU banana wars
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ArticleFlorida growers braced for storm
Growers are taking "necessary precautions" as Tropical Storm Fay moves towards the Florida mainland today
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Scottish food forum makes progress
The first meeting of the Food and Drink Leadership Forum which was set up in June has been hailed as significant in bringing forward Scotland’s national food and drink policy.
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New marketing man for California tree fruit
Jeff Smutny has been hired as the new vice-president of marketing at the California Tree Fruit Agreement (CTFA).
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ArticleExtremaduran plums bear wind damage
The Extremaduran plum crop was significantly down from average volumes this season, due to adverse weather conditions in the spring.
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ArticleCrunch fine for British food
The Institute of Grocery Distribution (IGD) believes that the British public is responding to the credit crunch by increasing its support for locally produced food.
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ArticleUniveg and Rewe sign contract farm deal
Supply agreement with Univeg Group aimed at securing stable and sustainable volumes for its stores
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Mexico announces major port investment
The Mexican government is set to invest US$4m in the northern Port of Punta Colonet to transform the site into the largest port in the country
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Organic sales at 10-year low
Organic food sales have dropped more than at any time in the last 10 years, new research has found.
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Profitable year for Fresca
Despite numerous obstacles, including the UK credit crunch, Fresca has reported a big increase in profit before taxation
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ArticleFyffes lowers 2008 earnings forecast
Downturn in anticipated second-half earnings prompted by rising costs, changing currency rates and prices "below expectations"
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ArticlePalmer points to positive pipfruit potential
Pipfruit New Zealand chairman and Otago grower Ian Palmer said the organisation’s recent conference delivered a positive message for growers in the country.
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Fyffes revises forecast downwards
Irish fruit importer Fyffes has reduced its annual earnings forecast due to a rise in the cost of fruit and exchange rate issues, according to the Irish Times.
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Freshinfo pollsters point finger at importers
Some 56 per cent of freshinfo pollsters this week said that if they were an overseas supplier, they would not be looking to send product to the UK market.
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ArticleUS poised to receive Argentinean lemons
Access could be granted by early next year under a potential new deal to allow Argentinean lemons and meat into the US
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Greenpeace airs harmonisation concern
Lobby group strikes note of dischord as industry players welcome the move to full harmonisation of pesticide MRLs