Meldungen aus Europa – Page 4557

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    Greenery in academic deal

    2006-12-21T08:01:01Z

    The Greenery is to sponsor a chair at one of Europe's leading research centres to look at innovation in the fresh produce sector.

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    Cargofresh comes together

    2006-12-20T16:01:01Z

    German controlled atmosphere storage specialist Cargofresh Technologies GMBH has merged with its parent company Cargofresh AG.

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    Tesco drops in customer loyalty rankings

    2006-12-20T13:01:01Z

    Tesco customer loyalty could be waning, two new market research surveys suggest.

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    New improved spud to grow market

    2006-12-20T11:01:01Z

    A genetically modified potato variety of Ranger Russet with enhanced French-fry aroma and reduced amounts of processing-induced acrylamide has been produced by scientists at the University of Idaho.

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    Storms lash Queensland

    2006-12-20T10:01:01Z

    Storms in Australia damaged fruit crops over the weekend.

  • Israel's new berry trio
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    Israel's new berry trio

    2006-12-20T08:01:02Z

    Three new varieties of strawberries developed in Israel are arriving on the UK marketplace in commercial quantities for the first time this season.

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    Easy picking with PFM Packaging Machinery

    2006-12-19T16:01:01Z

    A new series of feeder-placer robotic systems has been launched as part of the PFM Packaging Machinery range.

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    Rosehips - the new superfood?

    2006-12-19T14:01:01Z

    Rosehips could help reduce the effects of inflammatory diseases, new research suggests.

  • Tesco to use 'green' lorries
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    Tesco to use 'green' lorries

    2006-12-19T11:01:01Z

    Tesco is to run three quarters of its distribution fleet on biodiesel from next month in a move which will cut greenhouse gas emissions by more than 70,000 tonnes a year, according to the supermarket giant.

  • Aisle fight you for it
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    Aisle fight you for it

    2006-12-19T08:01:01Z

    The six-hour trading limit on Christmas Eve could see scraps breaking out in supermarket aisles across the UK, experts have warned.

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    Tesco first lady

    2006-12-18T15:01:01Z

    Tesco has appointed its first female director to its executive board.

  • Israeli cue debut
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    Israeli cue debut

    2006-12-18T13:01:01Z

    Lea Valley-based salad specialist Abbey View Produce has received what it thinks could be the UK’s first delivery of long-type cucumbers from Israel and cucumbers from Senegal.

  • Fresh Direct fined £26,000
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    Fresh Direct fined £26,000

    2006-12-18T11:01:01Z

    Fresh Direct, the award-winning foodservice supplier, has been ordered to pay more than £26,000 after failing to recycle enough packaging.

  • Sun World expands into Europe
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    Sun World expands into Europe

    2006-12-18T10:01:01Z

    US-based Sun World International has announced the opening of new offices in Europe.

  • London markets say “don’t dump on us”
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    London markets say “don’t dump on us”

    2006-12-18T08:01:01Z

    The three main fruit and vegetable wholesale markets in London have joined forces to introduce hefty fines for dumping produce on their sites - and have adopted the slogan “don’t dump on us”.

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    Southern hemisphere apple warning

    2006-12-17T14:01:01Z

    Southern hemisphere apple exporters must be careful not to upset the market balance once their season begins, European top-fruit sector representatives are warning.

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    Heaven-sent pesticide from BASF

    2006-12-17T11:01:01Z

    BASF has announced the approval of a new herbicide designed to control Charlock, Common Poppy, Fat-hen, Black-bindweed and other polygonums in young peas and beans.

  • Indie retailers blast supermarket tactics
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    Indie retailers blast supermarket tactics

    2006-12-17T08:01:01Z

    A representative of the independent retail sector is dismayed at supermarket tactics over the Competition Commission inquiry into the grocery market.

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    Herb date for your diary

    2006-12-16T16:01:01Z

    The British Herb Trades Association (BHTA) will open the morning sessions of its annual conference to non-members for the first time this year.

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    ACS warns on pensions white paper

    2006-12-16T14:01:01Z

    The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has called for more to be done to reduce costs for small businesses following the release of a government white paper on pensions.