Meldungen aus Europa – Page 4543
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German consumers drop produce purchases
Price hikes in Germany’s fresh produce resulted in a drop in consumer purchases in 2006, according to a report given this week at the opening ceremony of this year’s Fruit Logistica.
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ArticleSpanish berry supplies tighten
Weather conditions in the main soft-fruit growing area of Huelva in south-western Spain have been cold, damp and cloudy, leading to a very tight supply situation on strawberries and raspberries for the UK market.
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Skills shortage set to worsen
The shortage of scientists and technologists within food and drink manufacturing is set to worsen unless urgent measures are taken to attract more young people into these roles, according to research commissioned by Improve, the food and drink sector skills council.
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Fresh produce drives retail growth
A surge in sales of fresh produce and other food drink was the driving force behind the retail boom this new year.
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ArticleActive push for JS fresh
Sainsbury’s is expanding its Active Kids scheme this year following its uplifting effect on the chain’s produce aisles in 2006.
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Underground storage for Carbon Dioxide
Scientists have proposed storing carbon-dioxide in huge underground reservoirs as a way of reducing emissions and slowing climate change
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ArticleMelon gaps open up
Melon supplies are running tight as dovetailing this season between the end of Brazilian supplies and the beginning of fruit from Costa Rica runs into trouble.
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ArticleBerryWorld jv creates continental presence
UK-based soft-fruit specialist BerryWorld has announced an agreement with Chilean partner VBM, to create Vitalberry BV, a 50:50 joint venture fresh fruit and marketing company for continental Europe.
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M&S bid for Sainsbury's rumoured
Marks & Spencer executives have reportedly been discussing a bid for Sainsbury’s.
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ArticleFTA hits back at amended rules for drivers
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has deemed the proposal to make transport operators liable for the offences of their drivers “unacceptable and unworkable”.
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ArticleNational treasures
Chips retain their position as the ultimate winter warmer and with preparations already underway for National Chip Week, more of us should be munching our way through the much loved carb. Doris Lee Butterworth reports.
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ArticleThe Valentine stakes
Millions of fresh flowers are given as tokens of affection on Valentine’s Day. But sky-high prices and all-out competition mean there is no love lost on the flower market. Anna Sbuttoni reports.
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ArticleThe Plimsoll line
Plimsoll’s latest evaluation of the industry brought home the gulf between the winners and losers. Elspeth Waters caught up with a few of the strongest performers to discover some of the secrets of their success.
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ArticlePutting people first
The formation of Produce World brought together under one banner a diverse mix of businesses, and inevitably, business cultures. FPJ looks at the importance of human resource management in the development of one of the largest conventional and organic root vegetable and potato suppliers in the UK.
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It pays never to second guess the taxman
Adam Bernstein hosts FPJ’s monthly spotlight on the legislation that affects your business, and how you can use it to your advantage. This month, Paula Tallon illustrates the danger of making assumptions when it comes to tax.
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Welcome media attention for EIC
It has been another busy month for the FPC, with several different projects to report on. After a good deal of preparation and
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Not mush room for manoeuvre
Oh, how times have changed for the mushroom industry. Funnily enough, the first story I ever covered as a reporter was about
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Apple revival - but is it a revolution?
It’s always important to look at any situation in the correct context, as the differing perspectives on this English
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Borough tour celebrates wholesaler return
To celebrate the wholesalers’ return to the Jubilee Market and the ever-increasing wholesale activity at Borough, a tour of the market and tasting is being held on February 21.
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European R&D in image boost
European fruit research project Isafruit says it needs to raise its profile among the European fruit trade.