Meldungen aus Europa – Page 4708
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ArticleApple overhang threat
An overhang of southern hemisphere fruit is threatening to disrupt the start of the northern hemisphere apple season in Europe.
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Irish farm incomes rise
Irish farm incomes are reported to be on the rise, up by 5.4 per cent on 2004, according to the latest data.
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Growers push for flying start
Heavy-weight promotions could see this year’s English apple growers get their dream of a flying start to the season.
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ArticleProfits and sales surge for Fyffes
Major fruit and vegetable distributor Fyffes has announced a 17.5 per cent increase in profits for the first half of this year.
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Hurricane whips up fuel storm
While the US agriculture sector is still assessing the damage from hurricane Katrina, the global supply chain is beginning to feel the storm’s bite in the form of rising fuel prices.
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ArticleMajor promotion for English apples
English apples will receive their biggest promotional push for many years this season.
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Japanese drop US restrictions
Japan has removed its restriction on US apple imports, ending a long trade dispute between the two countries.
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ArticleCorn-on-the-go
Despite the significant effort undertaken to promote the benefits of 5 A DAY, consumption of fresh produce, especially vegetables, has not seen the kind of invigoration the industry would like. However, according to one company, it is not just a question of preaching to the unconverted: you have to know your market and make the process of healthy living easy and enjoyable, then the rewards for all will be plentiful. Elspeth Waters reports.
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ArticleSpanish salads spring to life
Spanish salad producers are raising their game as new developments unfold in their sector. Doris Lee Butterworth investigates.
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ArticleBach looks to the future
Moving from the ministry of defence to the world of agriculture is quite a change in direction, but Lord Willy Bach is determined to take the challenge in his stride.
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ArticlePartners against crime
The advent of the Gangmaster Licensing Authority has increased both the profile of the campaign to rid the UK of illegal labour providers and the pressure on labour users to ensure that the temporary labour they employ is provided by law-abiding sources. Rather than wait to have standards and regulations imposed on its UK operations, Del Monte has taken steps to get its house in order in advance. Tommy Leighton visited its Wisbech fruit processing and preparation facility to see the results of a recently-formed relationship with labour provider PMP Recruitment.
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Descriptions add an extra something
Retail marketing - particularly in the form of product descriptions - has reached new heights, writes David Shapley.Perhaps
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Money for new fruit
US agriculture secretary, Mike Johanns, has announced plans to spend $9 million on 225 schools in eight states and three
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The eviction game
Adam Bernstein hosts a monthly look at one of the legislative aspects that most affect your business, how it is run and how it
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Let’s not play the blame game
The apple job in the UK is increasing in complexity by the week as northern and southern hemisphere fruit begins to switch
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PPECB updates online
The Perishable Products Export Control Board, the independent certifier for producers and exporters of perishable food products in South Africa, is updating its website to make it more user friendly.
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ArticleMushrooms fight disease
New research has shown the mushrooms may be the latest wonder food to ward off diseases.
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Poor potato performance for Premier
Almost £30 million of lost sales in its potato operations cast a shadow over the first half results of grocery giant Premier Foods.
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ArticleSainsbury's Active success
Sainsbury's is set to donate £17 million of sports equipment and experiences to UK schools thanks to its 2005 Active Kids campaign.