Meldungen aus Europa – Page 4592
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ArticleUK sets own-label trend
The European market for own-label products in the supermarket sector is set to follow the UK’s lead with massive expansion over the next four years.
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ArticleCo-op in swingeing change
The Co-operative Group is returning to its roots with a re-branding exercise and new membership scheme that is likely to see increased emphasis on Fairtrade produce.
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ArticleHodge hogs the podium
Andy Hodge, the rower sponsored by JP Fruit as he builds towards the 2012 Olympics, showed he is in pretty good shape already, as his GB coxless fours team landed gold in the World Rowing Championships at Dorney Lake, Windsor.
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ArticleAgrexco hounded by pro-Palestine protesters
Police were called to Agrexco UK’s Hayes headquarters yesterday to prevent Palastine solidarity activists from disrupting its business.
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ArticleReal concern underpins Brazilian plans
Brazil is famous for its juicy melons, but a strong Brazilian currency has led to repercussions for the industry. Doris Lee Butterworth spoke to leading producers and UK importers to find out what’s in store for the 2006/07 campaign.
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ArticleSuperior in the spotlight
Superior Food was brought into the limelight recently for its part in the launch of fresh-cut pineapple snack Cape Fruiteezi. Elspeth Waters went to visit the company’s Southall headquarters to find out what the industry can expect next.
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Bryan reflects on three fun decades in trade
Agrexco’s projects manager, Terry Bryan, is bowing out after 30 years of service to the company. He talks to Elspeth Waters about the prospect of retirement and what he has learned and loved about his life in the fresh produce industry
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Market ownership top of the agenda
This summer, the French finance ministry appointed Jean-Luc Lépine to supervise procedures concerning the State’s
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A stickler’s mission: Do the colours live up to claims?
There is no doubt that fruit and vegetables add a lot of colour to the lives of both retailers and customers. But I sometimes
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Let the pesticide-free mud-slinging begin
Brace yourself for the latest round of claims from the organic lobby about the merits of its products against their
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ArticleInnocent starts VAT campaign
Fresh fruit smoothie manufacturer Innocent points the finger of guilt at the Treasury.
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Ernesto makes Florida landfall
As Tropical Storm Ernesto limped across Florida toward the Carolinas, citrus growers were left worrying that it may have spread citrus canker.
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Waitrose top dog on organics
Waitrose is starting Organic Fortnight celebrations early this year, with the announcement that it stole the show at the recent Soil Association Organic Food Awards, picking up more accolades than any other retailer.
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ArticleAsda pledges to be all things to all people
Asda has announced plans to boost its organic and premium lines, while saving energy and maintaining low prices, in a bid to appeal to the full spectrum of shoppers.
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ArticleUS apple forecast released
US apple production in the 2006-07 crop year is forecast to be broadly in line with last season at 229 million bushels, some two per cent down on both last season’s and the five-year average levels.
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ArticleTesco launches organic price cuts
Tesco will mark National Organic Fortnight with a series of promotions across its organic range.
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ArticleFruit Logistica relaunches virtual marketplace
The Fruit Logistica Virtual Market Place has been relaunched online - featuring company information for more than 1,500 exhibitors from 64 countries.
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ArticleFarmers accuse retailers of abuse of power
The NFU has told the Competition Commission inquiry into the grocery market of “an abuse of power within the supply chain”.
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Muddy Boots hails Britannia
UK Health, safety and risk management specialist the National Britannia Group has signed up Muddy Boots’ Quickfire solution for its subsidiary, NB Certification Ltd, to reduce the reporting time for assessments of food producers and manufacturers.
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ArticleBlackcurrants in MRSA link
Blackcurrants can help fight the deadly hospital superbug MRSA, according to new research.