Meldungen aus Europa – Page 4600

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    BRC draft statement on standard for seasonal sites

    2006-08-09T13:01:01Z

    The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has issued a draft position statement on the treatment of seasonal sites within its Global Food Standard and the industry has until August 14 to suggest amendments.

  • Leek promo launched
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    Leek promo launched

    2006-08-09T11:01:01Z

    UK leek growers have united for the first time to encourage consumers to eat more home-grown leeks with the launch of new promotional campaign.

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    Tesco gambles on Vegas

    2006-08-09T09:59:00Z

    Tesco looks set to open 20 stores in Las Vegas as part of its US expansion strategy.

  • SATI moves on a phase
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    SATI moves on a phase

    2006-08-09T09:01:01Z

    Two years after forming, SATI, the joint venture between South African table grape producers and exporters, has announced plans to embark on phase two of its development plan.

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    Merger hangs in balance

    2006-08-08T17:01:01Z

    The controversial £200 million merger of grocery wholesaler Nisa-Today’s and convenience store group Costcutter is hanging in the balance ahead of a critical board meeting this week.

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    Morrisons's director to speak at IGD event

    2006-08-08T15:01:01Z

    Morrisons' senior trading director Martyn Jones is to speak at IGD's Supply Chain Summit, to be held in London on November 9.

  • Rob Mears
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    Worldwide Fruit chief leaves

    2006-08-08T13:01:01Z

    Rob Mears has left his position as chief executive officer of Canterbury-based fruit supplier Worldwide Fruit (WWF) with immediate effect.

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    Free trade on cards for south-eastern Europe

    2006-08-08T11:01:01Z

    Horticultural trade between south-eastern European countries could be commonplace by next year, as discussions for a free trade agreement gather pace.

  • Potato yields suffer
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    Potato yields suffer

    2006-08-08T09:01:01Z

    Supply of main crop potatoes will be heavily affected by the recent drought, with yields significantly reduced in some parts of the country.

  • Berry good for gums
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    Berry good for gums

    2006-08-07T18:01:01Z

    Juice manufacturer Ocean Spray ITG will be highlighting the health benefits of the North American cranberry at Health Ingredients Europe (HiE) 2006 following recent research which cites its potential for improving oral health.

  • Californian stonefruit on target
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    Californian stonefruit on target

    2006-08-07T15:01:01Z

    The Californian stonefruit season is shaping up well, according to the latest reports.

  • Waitrose growth spurt continues
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    Waitrose growth spurt continues

    2006-08-07T13:01:02Z

    Waitrose sales for the latest 26-week cumulative period are 10.6 per cent up year-on-year.

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    Discounters head north

    2006-08-07T11:02:32Z

    The discounter invasion of Europe is stepping up in the UK, with German chain Aldi planning to invest £200m in new stores in Scotland.

  • Digging in the rain
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    Juliette finds retail Romeos

    2006-08-07T11:01:01Z

    UK-based potato supplier, MBMG, has launched its exclusive brand of Juliette potatoes into the retail trade.

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    Sterling nears $2 mark after interest rate rise

    2006-08-07T09:25:53Z

    Analysts expect the pound to hit the two-dollar mark in the near future, after the unexpected increase in UK interest rates shot sterling higher against a whole basket of currencies.

  • Multiples plump for UK apricots
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    Multiples plump for UK apricots

    2006-08-07T09:01:01Z

    Premium-quality UK-grown apricots have been commanding attention in the supermarkets.

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    New face at Hard Rock

    2006-08-06T18:01:01Z

    Hard Rock International has announced that Francesca Carter has been appointed as regional sales and marketing manager for café locations in Europe.

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    Avocado in a can

    2006-08-06T16:01:01Z

    A processing method that makes it possible to can avocados - apparently without losing any nutrients - has been developed by food engineers in Argentina.

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    US faith in organic label flounders

    2006-08-06T14:01:01Z

    A US newspaper has called into question the value of the USDA organic label after an investigation found the country’s Department of Agriculture has not kept on top of necessary regulation.

  • McKeith bigs up berry properties
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    McKeith bigs up berry properties

    2006-08-06T12:01:01Z

    Celebrity nutritionist Gillian McKeith made an impression at Fruit Focus last week, using her familiar bullying tactics to endorse eating berries.