Meldungen aus Europa – Page 4535
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Gazelle springs into action
Broad-spectrum insecticide Gazelle is now available to top-fruit producers for its first full season.
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Hall to represent horticulture
John Hall has been appointed as the sector company chair representing horticulture on the new Levy Board UK, with Janet Bainbridge representing potatoes.
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One stop health shop for EU
A ‘one stop shop’ for Europeans wanting to find out what’s happening across a broad spectrum of health issues has been launched
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ArticleAgrexco fills European potato void
An unprecedented potato shortage in Europe this season has enabled Israeli produce giant Agrexco to substantially boost exports to the region.
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ArticleBananas and oranges may prevent childhood leukaemia
The risk of childhood leukaemia may be halved by eating oranges and bananas, a new study has found.
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TP snaps up Crewe firm
Total Produce plc continues on its acquisition trail with the purchase of a Cheshire distributive wholesaler.
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Freshfel responds to Greenpeace
Fresh produce association Freshfel Europe has reacted strongly to Greenpeace Germany’s presentation of its annual supermarket ranking.
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ArticleKenyan fightback in the air
Kenya is considering a public relations campaign to counter the impact scurrilous food-miles claims in the UK may have on its horticultural exports, as the country’s growers, exporters and authorities become increasingly concerned about the demonisation of airfreighted product.
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Vitacress hosts inaugural lecture
The very first Vitacress Conservation Trust Annual Environment Lecture is set to take place on Tuesday, March 27.
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ArticleHPL UK awarded cool chain accreditation
Freight company HPL UK has gained CCQI (cool chain quality indicator) accreditation for its short-term storage and distribution centre.
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ArticleBanana stakes rising
As official EU statistics show that banana imports from Ecuador fell three per cent in 2006, the Andean country has branded the EU’s regime “illegal”.
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UK shapes up, says report
An in-depth study of trends and developments in the UK's retail food and drinks market has revealed a definite leaning towards convenient, healthy products.
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ArticleRose puts foot in mouth over Sainsbury’s claims
Marks & Spencer chief executive Stuart Rose has ruled out a bid for retailer J Sainsbury - just hours after publicly telling shareholders to “watch this space”.
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ArticleWaitrose: competition is not everything
Retailers need to realise that competition is not the “be-all-and-end-all”, Waitose managing director Steve Esom told the National Farmer’s Union Conference on Tuesday.
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ArticleMacfrut to branch out internationally
Macfrut, the Italian horticultural trade fair, is to extend its international reach this year.
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Fairtrade call for immediate change
Mark Varney, business development manager at the Fairtrade Foundation, talks to Anna Sbuttoni ahead of Fairtrade Fortnight about changing consumer buying habits and the difference this will make on the ground.
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ArticleYes Peas! campaign scoops marketing award
A national campaign for peas was named Consumer Marketing Campaign of the Year at The Grower of the Year Awards, in London.
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ArticleAll at C-stores
The convenience sector hopes that the latest inquiry from the Competition Commission could work towards resolving some of the alleged disparity between convenience stores and multiple retailers. Meanwhile, fresh produce continues to offer the sector a chance for growth, reports Emma Twyning.
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ArticleSpending with conscience
Fairtrade fresh produce is undoubtedly moving into the mainstream and supporters are urging consumers to spend with their conscience. Doris Lee Butterworth reports.
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ArticleBorough bites back as wholesalers return home after refurbishment
An extensive renovation project is set to help boost both wholesale and retail commerce at south London’s Borough Market. Laura Gould went to a tour and tasting event to find out more.