Meldungen aus Europa – Page 4650

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    Tesco the most admired UK business

    2006-03-07T15:01:00Z

    Tesco has replaced BP as the British company most admired by the global business community, according to an annual survey by Fortune, the US magazine.

  • Markets must have mass appeal
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    Markets must have mass appeal

    2006-03-07T12:01:02Z

    Farmers' markets must be accessible to all and not just for the privileged few, according to food minister Lord Bach.

  • Article

    Chip and Pin cuts fraud

    2006-03-07T10:01:00Z

    Retailers are benefiting from the introduction on Chip and Pin cards, with the new system cutting fraud by 13 per cent, according to the Association of Payment Clearing Services (APACS).

  • Article

    Food sales to break €1,000bn mark

    2006-03-07T08:01:00Z

    Sales through food retailers in leading European markets is set to break the €1,000 billion mark before the end of the decade, according to a study by Mintel.

  • Asda drops "low prices" slogan
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    Asda drops "low prices" slogan

    2006-03-06T17:00:59Z

    Asda is turning its back on its 30-year low prices slogan as part of a major revamp and boosting marketing spend to £45 million, according to reports.

  • Article

    Netto acquires Kwik Save stores

    2006-03-06T16:06:18Z

    Danish discounter Netto has bought 19 Kwik Save stores from Somerfield.

  • Article

    Argentinean lemons in crisis

    2006-03-06T14:01:01Z

    The lemon sector in Tucuman - the principal growing region in Argentina - is in crisis, its leaders have said.

  • Healthy vending proves a hit
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    Healthy vending proves a hit

    2006-03-06T12:01:00Z

    Youngsters are being given a healthy option in their school vending machines, thanks to Heart of Englands Fine Foods (HEFF).

  • Article

    Conference on skills for rural regeneration

    2006-03-06T10:01:01Z

    Over 150 representatives from key local and regional agencies have attended a conference to discuss the skills needed by rural dwellers to regenerate local communities in the East of England and East Midlands.

  • Research claims organics good for health
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    Research claims organics good for health

    2006-03-06T08:01:01Z

    A US study has claimed the consumption of organic food is beneficial to children’s health.

  • Article

    Zip-Pak launches new packaging

    2006-03-05T17:01:01Z

    Zip-Pak, the Netherlands-based re-sealable packaging specialist, has launched a zippered degradable packaging for food products.

  • Article

    Colombian exporters welcome FTA with US

    2006-03-05T15:01:00Z

    Colombian Flower Exporters have welcomed the end of procedures to establish a Free Trade Agreement between Colombia and the US.

  • Chip Week a success
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    Chip Week a success

    2006-03-05T12:01:00Z

    Chips are still one of the most important outlets for UK potatoes and National Chip Week, which took place from February 13-19, is helping to maintain that focus, according to the British Potato Council (BPC).

  • Article

    Spanish strawberry blip

    2006-03-05T10:01:01Z

    A cold snap in Spain is affecting arrivals of strawberries in the UK.

  • Irene Geoghegan
    Article

    Redeva's breeding success

    2006-03-05T08:01:01Z

    Soft-fruit breeding R&D firm Redeva is celebrating its latest award win.

  • Article

    Vietnam faces fierce competition

    2006-03-04T17:01:01Z

    Vietnamese fruit exporters face a tough year as global competition increases, the Vietnam Fruit Association is warning.

  • High hopes for Israeli potatoes
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    High hopes for Israeli potatoes

    2006-03-04T15:01:00Z

    Israeli suppliers are gearing up for a successful season in the UK market.

  • John Kinnaird
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    Scottish farming at crossroads

    2006-03-04T13:01:01Z

    Addressing the NFU Scotland agm in St Andrews, its president John Kinnaird said that Scottish farming has reached a crossroads, which means tough decisions for farmers and clear priorities for industry action.

  • 5 A DAY on the up
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    5 A DAY on the up

    2006-03-04T08:01:01Z

    There is growing awareness of 5 A DAY among UK consumers as well as in increase in the number of consumers who claim to eat more fresh produce than a year ago.

  • Fyffes profits rise 27.9 per cent
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    Fyffes profits rise 27.9 per cent

    2006-03-03T19:26:09Z

    Fyffes has reported a 27.9 per cent rise in pre-tax profits for the year to the end of December 2005.