Meldungen aus Europa – Page 4839

  • Article

    Retailers fight for fair treatment

    2004-08-16T10:01:02Z

    The Federation of European Independent Retailer Groupings (UGAL) is calling for uniform treatment of voluntary retailer groupings under competition law.

  • Sainsbury's steps in to acquire Jacksons
    Article

    Sainsbury's steps in to acquire Jacksons

    2004-08-16T09:01:01Z

    Sainsbury’s has further expanded its presence in the convenience store sector by buying the Jacksons group of stores.

  • 5-a-day message to reach the TV screens
    Article

    5-a-day message to reach the TV screens

    2004-08-16T07:01:01Z

    Fruit and vegetables are set to get massive national exposure through a set of free 5-a-day TV and radio adverts placed by the Department of Health

  • Nic Reay expects a better end to the South African avocado campaign
    Article

    Avos to pick up after rocky spell

    2004-08-15T16:01:02Z

    After a less than satisfying beginning to the South African avocado season, HL Halls director Nic Reay predicts a better end to the campaign.

  • Article

    Improve invites businesses to enhance skills base

    2004-08-15T14:01:02Z

    Improve, the Sector Skills Council for the food and drink manufacturing industry, has announced the launch of its new website - www.improveltd.org - and is urging manufacturers, of all sizes, to sign up on the web for regular information and updates on training which it promises will be relevant and stimulating.

  • Article

    UK body goes European

    2004-08-15T11:01:01Z

    The UKs organic research body Henry Doubleday Research Association has become involved in an EU vegetable seed project.

  • Article

    Kenyan auditor gains provisional EurepGAP approval

    2004-08-15T09:01:01Z

    Kenyan auditor Africert has obtained provisional accreditation as a EurepGAP certification company.

  • TACT makes a comeback
    Article

    TACT makes a comeback

    2004-08-14T16:01:01Z

    Mark Swanwick and his ex-colleagues at Frumar are revisiting the past and organising Twentieth Anniversary Children’s Trust (TACT), 10 years on from Tenth Anniversary Children’s Trust, which raised £40,000 for childrens' charities in 1994.

  • The Rollet®
    Article

    Plastic surgery gives RTP a face-lift

    2004-08-14T13:01:00Z

    Rollet® claims to have created the future in RTP, with a product that is “more durable, more flexible, easier and safer to use, trackable and even better looking”.

  • Article

    Ring rot investigation continues

    2004-08-14T09:01:01Z

    An extensive investigation continues following the finding of potato ring rot in Sante potatoes on July 30 2004.

  • Article

    Katopé forms partnership in Kwazulu Natal

    2004-08-13T17:01:02Z

    Katopé Citrus, a South African subsidiary of Katopé International and a major exporter of citrus from South Africa to the northern hemisphere, has formed a citrus partnership in Kwazulu Natal, South Africa.

  • SA rand suffers extended losses
    Article

    SA rand suffers extended losses

    2004-08-13T16:38:51Z

    The South African rand has suffered extensive losses after the country's central bank unexpectedly cut interest rates this morning.

  • Happy Meal boost for McDonald's
    Article

    Happy Meal boost for McDonald's

    2004-08-13T15:01:01Z

    McDonald's has been “overwhelmed” by the demand for its new Happy Meal for adults in the UK, which includes a salad.

  • Wal-Mart beats off the gloom
    Article

    Wal-Mart beats off the gloom

    2004-08-13T13:01:00Z

    Multinational retail behemoth Wal-Mart has beaten sales expectations for the May to July period.

  • Elephant garlic is as big as a tennis ball
    Article

    Elephant garlic rears its head

    2004-08-13T11:01:00Z

    A major multiple is re-introducing Elephant garlic to UK shoppers.

  • FTA: Truck costs soaring
    Article

    FTA: Truck costs soaring

    2004-08-13T09:01:01Z

    According to the Freight Transport Association, the annual cost of running a maximum weight articulated truck will cost as much as a family home by Christmas.

  • Richard Ali
    Article

    UK in "fear of food" risk

    2004-08-13T07:01:01Z

    Pressure groups are heaping so much angst on consumers that the UK risks being swamped by a "fear of food" says the BRC.

  • National Vegetarian Week 2004 a success
    Article

    National Vegetarian Week 2004 a success

    2004-08-12T16:01:00Z

    The Vegetarian Society is celebrating the success of the 12th National Vegetarian Week held in July.

  • Ruairidh Bain
    Article

    Blight pressure shows no let up

    2004-08-12T14:01:01Z

    Weather conditions in the UK continue to put potato crops at the risk of blight.

  • Greeks on a roll
    Article

    Greeks on a roll

    2004-08-12T12:29:02Z

    The Greeks won the European Championship; they’re about to host the Olympic Games; but more importantly will they have a good grape season? Emma Hatfield reports on this year’s crop.