Meldungen aus Europa – Page 4756
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Direct Labs in Eurofins link up
The UK food-supply chain is set to benefit from a major development in laboratory testing.
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Growers switch to melons
The cold temperatures in Almería in south-eastern Spain earlier this spring have led a lot of growers to switch out of production of salad lines under the protective structures earlier than usual and into planting melons.
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ArticlePost your vote and come to Re:fresh
Coming to Re:fresh and want to vote in the General Election. Here's how to register for a postal vote.
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ArticleWapa unveils new website
The World Apple and Pear Association has launched a new website, responding to members’ calls for an online information exchange forum.
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ArticleJaffa in £1 million relaunch
Jaffa bosses are set to spend more than £1 million to relaunch the iconic brand into the UK market.
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ArticleTesco facing growing backlash
The signs of a backlash against Tesco are starting to grow, following the announcement of the retailer breaking the £2 billion profit barrier.
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Growth in Velcro bags for grapes
US interest in Velcro sealed grape bags is reported to be growing, the branded sealant manufacturer claimed.
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ArticleMcDonalds hits 50
Love it or hate it, the leading icon of the fast food generation has hit 50.
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ArticlePolytunnel document details hard facts
British Summer Fruits has distributed an information document on polytunnels to its members.
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Kettle announces job cuts
Leading prepared veg supplier Kettle Produce has announced plans to restructure with the loss of up to 101 jobs.
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ArticleSomerfield increases purchasing power
Somerfield is to convert 126 of its Kwik Save stores to the Somerfield fascia, extending the number of branded Somerfield stores to more than 900 across the UK.
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ArticleA vision for success
Wealmoor was the 2004 Re:fresh Importer of the Year and has been shortlisted in the same category in 2005. Tommy Leighton finds out what sets the company apart in its field.
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ArticleA seasonal crisis
Seasonal labour requirements for the fresh produce sector will intensify in the coming weeks as harvesting of the UK’s summer crops begin, writes Anabella de Sousa. However government plans to reduce quotas for seasonal labour visas, and to curb immigration, has resulted in a backlash from farms relying on overseas workers.
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ArticleWho does drive the retailers?
Tesco has announced record breaking profits of more than £2 billion, but is that enough to satisfy the big City fat cats. Greyfriars md John Smith turns the spotlight on the men in the Gucci suits who drive retail decisions and asks whether the powers that be are looking in the right direction.
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ArticlePower to the people
May 5 is, of course, down in everyone’s diaries for Re:fresh. But there is another event taking place the same day. Andrea Kirkby looks at what’s on offer.
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New stone sources
This week there are very positive signs that the Spanish soft-fruit industry is at last back on course with substantial
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Make the connection
Steve Harrison, MD, Redbridge Fresh ServicesMost of us do not eat enough fruit and vegetables, although we know that it is
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Fancy your big break on television?
We were approached last week by the BBC which is looking for participants for a new business series. The makers of The
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ArticleNew breeds of herb
With the demand for herbs rising steadily, seed producers are continually striving to perfect existing breeds and help growers expand the market.
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When is a gas not a gas...?
Ethylene is the latest “pesticide” to have the wieldy European Commission axe waved menacingly above its head. The