Meldungen aus Europa – Page 4324
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Food mile and footprint standards call
Research carried out by Grant Thornton’s agribusiness group has showed that the trade wants clear standards set for the measurement of food miles and carbon-dioxide emissions.
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Zespri in early start
Zespri has has kicked off the New Zealand kiwifruit season early this year as its first vessel set sail for Japan last week, after harvesting began three weeks ago.
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Interest rate cut welcomed by retail
The Bank of England has cut interest rates by a quarter point today (Thursday), to positive reaction from the retail sector.
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ArticleFresca buys to consolidate berry position
As it consolidates its position in the berry category, Fresca Group Ltd has this morning sealed a new arrangement by which it has assisted with a management buy-out at Wallings Nursery Ltd.
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ArticlePound falls to all-time euro low
The pound is experiencing its worst exchange rate against the euro in the single currency’s nine-year history, making goods imported from the eurozone more expensive than ever.
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ArticleCapespan goes through R2 billion barrier
The Capespan Group today reported that its revenue exceeded the R2 billion mark for the first time in 2007, with operating profit jumping 157 per cent to R98.7 million.
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Spanish hit campaign trail
Foods From Spain is launching its second National Primary Schools Competition this month, as one of the generic elements of its 2008 promotional campaign for Spanish fruit and vegetables.
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ArticleAsda reacts to code controversy
Asda has given FPJ and freshinfo its response to criticism of its own response to the Competition Commission's investigation of the UK grocery market.
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ArticleEcuador speaks out on panel ruling
Ecuador’s ambassador to the World Trade Organisation has told freshinfo that his country is “very satisfied” with the ruling on Monday by a WTO disputes panel that the EU banana import regime is non-compliant. But he also criticised EU attempts to “de-legitimise” the ruling.
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Big names unveiled for Starpack Summit 2008
Marks & Spencer, Green Alliance, WRAP (Waste & Resources Action Programme), British Brands Group, VALPAK and Coca-Cola, plus the big names in strategic packaging design, are set to attend the Starpack Summit 2008.
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New property leases guidance released
The property industry has launched new lease guidance for businesses covering energy performance certificates (EPCs) and empty rates, which come into effect from April 1, and April 6, respectively.
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ArticleGarlic shoots into limelight
Winner of the fresh produce category at the Food & Drink Expo Ideas To Dine For awards, The Really Garlicky Company was at the show, not only to pick up its trophy but to promote its new line of garlic shoots.
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ArticleMusgrave pushes fresh produce training
Training for convenience retailers that sell fresh produce has become increasingly popular, as the number of businesses determined to make the most of their fresh and chilled offer continues to grow.
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ArticleActionAid hits back at Asda
The UK retailer wants overseas suppliers to be excluded from the new code of conduct
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ArticleSomerfield sale moves closer
City insiders believe Somerfield and the Co-op are closer than ever to striking a deal. Some reports suggest Somerfield has accepted a bid already.
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ArticleSuppliers urged to plan for ombudsman
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has urged fresh produce retailers and suppliers to start thinking seriously about how they will use the ombudsman that is to be set up following the end of the Competition Commission's inquiry into the UK grocery market.
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ArticleLocal produce set to overtake organic
Shoppers are keen to buy local produce over organic fruit and vegetables, with traceability more important than ever, the team at wholesaler MJ Morris & Son Ltd told FPJ.
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Growers to explore carbon issues
The Frank Arden Memorial Study and Nuffield Farming Scholarships Trust’s Nuffield Carbon Farming Conference on April 30 will explore the impact on farming and growing practices on climate change and identify opportunities for growers and farmers to reduce their carbon footprint.
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ArticleAnecoop volumes break records
Spanish co-op group Anecoop registered record-breaking sales volumes for the 2006-07 season, with citrus (and wine) the star performers.
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Brussels celebrates British produce
The NFU will celebrate its centenary year with an event at the prestigious Bibliothèque Solvay at the heart of the European Union institutions in Brussels on Thursday (April 10).