Meldungen aus Europa – Page 4300
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East End metric martyr to stand trial
A “metric martyr” market trader stands accused of selling produce in pounds rather than kilos, after her appeal to have the case thrown out was denied.
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ArticleChilean export slowdown
Official figures show that Chilean fruit exports have declined year on year to May 3 by 6.1 per cent.
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Think tank slams "carbon hypocrisy" of retailers
A leading think tank has thrown its views on the airfreight debate into the ring, urging supermarkets to stop being “carbon hypocrites” when it comes to their ethical policies.
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ArticlePotato growers warned on safety
The Potato Council urging growers to plan their approach to health and safety this harvest, following the news that the number of on-farm deaths are higher in agriculture per 1,000 than in the construction or manufacturing sectors.
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ArticlePakistani mangoes feel the pinch
Pakistani export representative calls for subsidies to protect mango industry from financial collapse.
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Rey reigns at Freshfel
European fresh produce trade association Freshfel has elected Ramon Rey, of ARC-Eurobanan/Total Produce, Spain, as its president for the term 2008-2010.
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ArticleEat the Blues in the pink
The Chilean Fresh Fruit Association (CFFA) outlined its successful Eat the Blues campaign last week, to reinforce its position as the number-one blueberry exporter.
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GLA sets out 12-month action plan
The Gangmasters Licensing Authority (GLA) laid out its action plan for the next 12 months this week, pledging to thrash out a protocol with major retailers and reiterating that it will do whatever it takes to “catch the crooks”.
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GMB blames M&S over factory closure
Workers at Northern Foods’ Fenland Food Factory in Grantham blame the group’s customer Marks & Spencer for their factory’s closure, the GMB union said.
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ArticleCapespan signs key Namibian grape deal
FRESHINFO EXCLUSIVE: A deal struck with leading Namibian grape producer NGC will see Capespan export more than half of the country's early table grapes from the coming season.
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ArticlePotato Council seeks award nominations
The Potato Council is seeking nominations for this year's British Potato Industry Award.
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ArticleKiwifruit growers to get higher returns
Zespri is predicting higher returns to New Zealand’s kiwifruit growers this season, thanks to the positive combination of better pricing, sizes and exchange rates.
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ArticleScotherbs eyes expansion plan
Scottish herb grower and supplier Scotherbs is considering major expansion plans at its Longforgan site, with investment in five acres of glasshouses.
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ArticleBanana price wars condemned
The latest round of price-cutting in the banana category has been condemned by overseas aid charities.
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ArticleFairtrade awareness rising fast
Consumer awareness of the Fairtrade mark has shot up from 57 to 70 per cent in the UK in the last 12 months, according to latest research commissioned by the Fairtrade Foundation.
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Co-op in discussions about Somerfield stores
According to the Sunday Telegraph, the Co-operative Group is in early discussions with rival supermarkets about selling on a proportion of Somerfield stores if its bid for the chain is successful.
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ArticleExpansion on the cards for CJ Lang
Dundee-based CJ Lang and Son Ltd has recently embarked on a £5.2 million project to expand its existing premises in a bid to make current operations more efficient.
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Turner goes out with a bang
In his final speech at the end of a two year term as chairman of the Packaging and Films Association, Barry Turner reinforced the resolve of the flexible packaging industry to shoulder the regulatory burdens placed on UK manufacturing industry and continue to fight “ill-informed” attacks by the popular media.
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Agrexco allays water fears
Agrexco UK general manager Oded Yacovson has moved to allay fears that water shortages in Israel could affect exports of Israeli summer lines to the UK.
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Onion supplies cause tears
Spanish onions are suffering the effects of mildew and small sizing as producers bemoan the arrival of cheap imports into Europe and a price slump.