Meldungen aus Europa – Page 4346

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    Supermarkets face CC shake-up

    2008-02-15T16:56:21Z

    An independent ombudsman is to be appointed to monitor supermarket-supplier relationships and resolve disputes, according to Competition Commission (CC) proposals released in the last hour.

  • Article

    Garlic and ginger on rise for Pan United

    2008-02-15T15:01:01Z

    Garlic and ginger specialist Pan United is seeing increased interest in its products in the UK market, according to sales manager Syd Edwards.

  • Exotic flavour in Berlin
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    Exotic flavour in Berlin

    2008-02-15T14:01:01Z

    Exotics specialists were out in full force in Berlin last week, with some even exhibiting their country’s wares for the very first time.

  • Jeroen Rooders of Fruitmasters Groep
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    Kanzi volume increases

    2008-02-15T13:01:02Z

    The volume of Kanzi apple production has increased, according to FruitmastersGroep at Fruit Logistica this year.

  • Chef Eyal Shani, right, and his assistant on the ZG stand
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    ZG launches next phase of A Sense of Taste

    2008-02-15T12:01:01Z

    Israeli breeding specialist Zeraim Gedera (ZG) had chef Eyal Shani on its stand during the show whipping up a range of pepper- and tomato-based dishes for passers-by, as part of its A Sense of Taste campaign.

  • Eosta ceo Volkert Engelsman, far left, receives the certification from the TÜV Nord and Soil & More team
    Article

    Eosta launches Europe's first climate-neutral range

    2008-02-15T11:01:01Z

    Dutch organic specialist Eosta has become the first company in Europe to offer TÜV-Nord certified CO2-neutral products, in partnership with organic compost firm Soil & More.

  • SA grape hopes dampened by rain
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    SA grape hopes dampened by rain

    2008-02-15T10:01:02Z

    Two days of heavy rains over South Africa’s Western Cape province have put a dampener on the peak harvesting period for table grapes in the region.

  • Face lift for Bramley promotions
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    Face lift for Bramley promotions

    2008-02-15T09:24:29Z

    Bramley apples are enjoying the spotlight this season, after a new look Bramley Apple Campaign website and stronger sales have put the sector in a positive frame of mind. Doris Lee Butterworth talks to Bramley Campaign chairman Adrian Barlow and UK apple producers to find out more.

  • Article

    Valentine’s Day sparks new interest for produce aisles

    2008-02-15T09:24:21Z

    Increased visibility of champagne, chocolates and flowers in the multiples means only one thing - Valentine’s Day, one

  • Consumers keen to take further leap into the unknown
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    Consumers keen to take further leap into the unknown

    2008-02-15T09:24:14Z

    While other categories may be struggling to pick up new punters, growth in exotics is far from abating, and consumer taste is, if anything, leaning towards the more adventurous, writes Laura Gould.

  • Article

    Dispersing our pallets of air

    2008-02-15T09:23:27Z

    Let’s open this column with some stats: there are 33 million vehicles travelling on the UK roads today, and 2m (net) new

  • Article

    Stars and stripes herald new Master

    2008-02-15T09:23:21Z

    St Paul’s Day is a very important one in the Fruiterers’ calendar, because during a service held at St Mary

  • Article

    Healthy kids learn how to get A-Life

    2008-02-15T09:23:14Z

    In the Journal’s monthly series charting the progress of the government’s 5 A DAY initiative, healthy eating campaign A-Life and Merseyside firm Taylor Produce are awarded the usage of the campaign logo.

  • Article

    Competition Commission report out today

    2008-02-15T09:21:27Z

    Multiples that use their buying power to push down prices will be targeted by a plan to encourage competition, it will be revealed today.

  • Article

    GLA finds Cornish nasties

    2008-02-15T09:01:01Z

    A further nine labour providers have fallen foul of the standards imposed by the Gangmasters Licensing Authority after a week-long investigation - Operation Westport - in Cornwall.

  • Berlin test for creaking bones
    Article

    Berlin test for creaking bones

    2008-02-15T08:56:28Z

    For me, Fruit Logistica is becoming the main annual barometer of my, thankfully gradual, ageing process. More than any

  • Jenney: staggered at EC approach
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    FPC piles into "mischievous" EC

    2008-02-15T08:01:01Z

    FPC criticises “mischievous” modifications, to oblige industry to part-fund EU school fruit scheme.

  • Irish growers step up supermarket attack
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    Irish growers step up supermarket attack

    2008-02-15T07:01:02Z

    Irish farmers have adopted name-and-shame tactics in their fight against predatory pricing by the multiples, particularly of fresh produce.

  • Article

    Greenvale fined for safety breach

    2008-02-15T06:01:02Z

    Greenvale AP this week pleaded guilty at Duns Sheriff Court to an offence under Section 2 of the Health and Safety at Work Act, and was fined £12,000.

  • Article

    Research to highlight training benefits

    2008-02-14T17:01:01Z

    Sector skills council Improve has commissioned the first piece of UK-wide research that will highlight the benefits of training in the food and drink manufacturing industry.