Meldungen aus Europa – Page 4362
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Income shifters in taxman’s eyeline
Adam Bernstein hosts the FPJ’s monthly spotlight on the legislation that affects your business, and how you can use it to your advantage. This month, John Whiting asks if you are an income shifter, and warns those that answer yes to beware the taxman
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Starting as we mean to go on
On behalf of the FPC team, I wish you a very happy and prosperous new year. This year brings with it a number of challenges
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Brand new role for French ambassador
Charles Davous took up residence as brand ambassador for legendary Parisian wholesale market Rungis at London’s New Covent Garden Market in October. He explains the whys and wherefores of his new position to Laura Gould.
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ArticlePrice in back seat as more pressing concerns arise
Tenders, tastes and tropical storms have made this a quarter to be reckoned with for the banana category, giving suppliers something else to occupy their minds rather than the eminently futile price war. Tommy Leighton reports.
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New year, new leaf for French trade
The New Year retains its mythical magic. As every year, we resolve to change our ways, be nicer to each other and wish for a
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Purse strings will be pulled tight
Probably the best thing about New Year predictions is that very few readers actually remember them by the time the 365 days
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ArticleChilean grape disrupted by strikes
The first Chilean grapes bound for the UK are finally on the water after a severely delayed start to the season, and further disruption is likely due to strike action.
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ArticleDel Monte re-evaluates UK position
Del Monte is re-evaluating its position in the UK after “walking away” from Asda’s banana business.
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ArticleClimate heats up for UK growers
After battling through the second warmest year on record in 2007, UK growers warn that increased returns will be required to balance the risk of growing many crops in this country.
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ArticleTfL launches London Freight Plan
Transport for London (TfL) has launched the London Freight Plan in a bid to build on industry best practice, improve deliveries and further reduce environmental impacts.
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Thousand signed up for NFU centenary conference
This year’s NFU annual conference is now fully subscribed, with almost a thousand NFU members and guests set to join farming leaders for what will be the centrepiece of the NFU’s centenary year.
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ArticleFour changes can prolong life by 14 years
Four key lifestyle changes, including eating five portions of fruit and vegetables a day, can add as much as 14 years to your life, a study has found.
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Single payments fiasco costs taxpayer £63m
Conservatives in the European Parliament have said that the true cost of Margaret Beckett’s failures as UK farm and environment minister to get 2005 single farm payments out in time is only just being realised now.
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Commission labels supermarkets "ruthless"
The Competition Commission has said that some supermarkets are “just too ruthless” towards farmers.
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ArticleSainsbury's silences doom merchants
Sainsbury's turned in a good performance over Christmas and in the last quarter, matching analysts' expectations and silencing the doom merchants.
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ArticleXmas disappoints veg industry
After a slow, disappointing Christmas, the vegetable industry has experienced a rush in demand in the first week of the New Year.
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ArticleMorrisons steps up pressure
The latest TNS Worldpanel grocery market share figures for the 12 weeks ending December 30, 2007 - covering the crucial Christmas trading period - have put Morrisons in the spotlight, with a very strong performance.
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ArticleAsda claims Christmas record
Fresh food sales have pushed Asda to its best Christmas ever, says chief executive Andy Bond
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Lincolnshire warms up for annual showcase
Regional produce brand Select Lincolnshire’s Annual Seminar Showcase is set to return on February 7, providing an opportunity for the county’s companies to learn about the brand and even sign up to the project.
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Freshconex prepared for action
Expert speakers will discuss the future of the fresh-cut convenience sector at the upcoming Freshconex Congress.