Meldungen aus Europa – Page 4652

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    Age endangering produce industry

    2006-03-01T14:01:01Z

    A new study by industry analyst Plimsoll Publishing has looked at the impact ageing directors might have on the financial performance and future direction of the industry’s top 1,500 firms.

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    Higgins broadens reach

    2006-03-01T12:01:01Z

    Potato supplier the Higgins Group is launching its successful in-house diagnostic service commercially under the banner Alves Diagnostics.

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    Improve's master plan

    2006-03-01T10:01:00Z

    Improve, the food and drink sector skills council, has announced the imminent launch of an industry-wide master plan to boost skills in food and drink manufacturing.

  • NZ apples left on trees
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    NZ apples left on trees

    2006-03-01T08:01:00Z

    Apple-growers are leaving fruit on trees in some orchards in New Zealand because of a shortage of workers.

  • Superfruit set to grow
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    Superfruit set to grow

    2006-02-28T16:01:01Z

    A leading group of market analysts in the US has predicted spiraling growth for superfruits.

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    EU calls on Israel to cut trade barriers

    2006-02-28T14:01:02Z

    The EU is planning to call on Israel to cut down on the limitations it imposes on importing fresh produce from Europe.

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    Supermarket's novelty ambitions

    2006-02-28T12:01:02Z

    Supermarkets are stocking an increasing range of bizarre exotic fruits and vegetables in an effort to fuel the consumer desire for novelty produce.

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    Asparagus variety could boost profits

    2006-02-28T10:01:01Z

    US scientists have come up with a new variety of asparagus that could see vegetable become more profitable.

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    Lo-cal apple developed

    2006-02-28T08:01:01Z

    Scientists at the University of California have developed a new low sugar apple with only half the calories of a standard apple.

  • Somerfield sells Kwik Save
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    Somerfield sells Kwik Save

    2006-02-27T17:51:45Z

    Somerfied has sold its discount brand Kwik Save to an entrepreneurial band of businessmen, BTTF.

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    Asparagus up for discussion

    2006-02-27T16:01:00Z

    The Asparagus Growers’ Association is gearing up for its third asparagus agronomy on March 14.

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    Drugs call scuppers EU sending

    2006-02-27T14:01:02Z

    Bolivian president Evo Morales is in hot water with the banana industry only a month into office

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    Florida awarded canker compensation

    2006-02-27T12:01:01Z

    The US department of agriculture has announced a further $100 million in citrus canker compensation for the state of Florida.

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    Citrus sectors in international link

    2006-02-27T10:01:01Z

    Citrus Growers in Andalusia and Morocco have reached a ground-breaking agreement which will see greater co-operation and investment between them.

  • 5 A DAY meat move anger
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    5 A DAY meat move anger

    2006-02-27T08:01:01Z

    Salad bosses have reacted angrily to news that the government is allowing the meat sector to use the 5 A DAY logo on its promotional material while more than 60 per cent of the industry agree the move could spell bad news.

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    Machinery boost for Gastro Star

    2006-02-26T16:01:00Z

    Swiss food manufacturer Gastro Star AG is enjoying a faster and more efficient process of packing salads, thanks to the adoption of a new sealing machine.

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    Serbia looks to the west

    2006-02-26T13:01:00Z

    Serbian ministers have selected specific fruit varieties to boost its reputation in the west.

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    Sharrocks signs deal with PA

    2006-02-26T11:01:01Z

    Packaging Automation has landed a new contract with fruit and vegetable supplier Sharrocks Fresh Produce.

  • Anti-organic call stokes row
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    Anti-organic call stokes row

    2006-02-26T08:01:02Z

    Organic bosses have hit back at comments made by former Food Standards Agency boss Sir John Krebs, calling for less focus on organics in school dinners.

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    WRAP makes compost move

    2006-02-25T15:01:01Z

    WRAP is to launch guidelines for the use of compost in land-based industry.