Meldungen aus Europa – Page 4354
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Theme for PLMA conference announced
The theme for PLMA’s (Private label Manufacturers Association) 2008 Roundtable Conference, to be held at the Hilton Brussels in Belgium from February 27 to 28, has been announced.
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ArticleNew trucks assist in Plan A
A new fleet of 60 Mercedes-Benz Axor 4x2 tractor units are playing an important role in helping Marks & Spencer to deliver on its 100-point, £100-million eco-plan Plan A.
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ArticleNew herbicide replacement in development
A new application system to replace the herbicide Dosaffo (metoxuron) is being developed by companies Micron Sprayers and Garford Farm Machinery.
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ArticleLamb's lettuce chefs feel the heat
Three top European chefs battled it out during the final of the International Mâche Match at the end of January, a competition designed to highlight the versatility and flavour of lamb’s lettuce as an ingredient.
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ArticleLondon street markets need action
Urgent action is needed to protect and promote traditional street markets in the capital, a new London Assembly report has revealed.
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Tesco denies claims of US failure
Tesco has denied claims by US food industry critic and Perishable Pundit Jim Prevor that its US business is failing.
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ArticleEgyptian supplier makes spud investment
The Egyptian Producers Consortium (EPC) has invested in a state-of-the-art packhouse in the Monofin area, ready in time for the new season.
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Italian vending machines go organic
The Italian region of Lazio has installed vending machines into its regional institutions, not selling the usual array of fizzy drinks and chocolate bars, but rather organic fruit.
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Aviko ceo to step down
Wim Gerritsen, ceo and chairman of the executive board at the Aviko Group, is to retire in March.
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International conference discusses biofuel
More than 1,500 agricultural experts met at the first International Conference of Ministers of Agriculture in Germany this month to discuss the subject of global competition for agricultural raw materials.
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ArticleFamily food bills halved in last 50 years
Household expenditure on food has halved in the last 50 years, the National Office of Statistics has revealed.
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ArticleFlorette enters Virgin territory
Florette has teamed up with Virgin Active Health Clubs for a health and fitness promotion, launched under the slogan ‘Win a Fresh New You’.
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Tesco to open 10 stores a year in China
Tesco plans to open 10 stores in China a year to step up its global presence, it has been revealed.
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ArticleFreshgro sends carrots home
Nottinghamshire-based carrot co-operative Freshgro has turned its attention to markets outside the UK and extended sales of Chantenay carrots to Europe.
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ArticleSouth African growers in the dark
An energy shortage in South Africa is seriously hampering fruit growers who are in the process of harvesting and packing their fruit.
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ArticleStrong close of year for Chiquita
Fourth-quarter 2007 net sales rose by around six per cent year over year, said global banana giant Chiquita in its preliminary results, with full year net sales rising by four per cent to $4.7 billion (£2.37bn) compared to 2006.
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Articlefreshinfo discount for new potato pest book
A colour handbook on pests and diseases faced by the sector is to be launched in May - and freshinfo readers can claim 20 per cent off.
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ArticleCommunities stand firm against out-of-town supermarkets
Three quarters of people are opposed to any changes in UK planning law that would make it easier to build out-of-town supermarkets, according to a poll.
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ArticleHDC promotes seasonal produce
The Horticultural Development Council (HDC) has had a very positive response to its ‘I’m in season’ campaign, which aims to promote UK produce in season.
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ArticleHutchinson voices Spits vision
Spitalfields Market Tenants’ Association chairman Chris Hutchinson affirmed his vision for the market’s expansion at BIFGA’s 20th annual technical day at Lamberhust, Kent, last week.