Meldungen aus Europa – Page 4860
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Ocean Spray growers reject Pepsi bid
A co-operative of more than 900 fruit growers who own Ocean Spray have rejected a bid for their operations from Pepsi Co.
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ArticleInvestors urge Sainsbury's to seek new chairman
Sainsbury’s investors want the store to speed up the recruitment of a new chairman, as they fear it is hampering chief executive’s Justin King future plans.
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ArticleCapespan unveils brand
Capespan has introduced its own name as a new brand to the marketplace.
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FPC issues SPV warning
THE FRESH Produce Consortium is seeking views from members on proposed amendments to the EU's simplified procedure values (SPVs) for calculating import duty.
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Tariff-only negotiations near
Banana growers in leading producing countries are bracing themselves as the European Commission took the first step earlier this week in seeking a mandate from the European Council to negotiate terms with third countries for the new banana regime.
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Prince de Bretagne backs Apéritif awards
The food and drink industry gathered to celebrate the influence of the aperitif and French gastronomy at the first Apéritif à la française Awards, held at the Atlantic Bar in London.
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ArticleGreen would drop bid if faced with competition inquiry
Millionaire retailer Phillip Green has said he would abandon his take over campaign for Marks and Spencer if his bid were subject to an inquiry with competition authorities.
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ArticleAppliance of science
As the issue of obesity looms ever larger on consumers’ minds and waistlines, there has never been a better time to publicise all that is nutritious about fresh produce. Marketing budgets might be low but the rewards are high, particularly for those who invest in scientific research. Emma Hatfield reports.
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ArticleCarrots star in the ascendancy
With supplies now into their second season Cornish Chantenay carrots are proving to be a rising star in UK carrot production. Appealing to adults and children alike their versatility extends even to the barbecue, while other specially bred varieties have cashed in on the trend for snack-pack carrot crunchies in the lucrative convenience market. Emma Hatfield and Anabella de Sousa report.
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ArticleOcean Spray tipped for growth
In this week’s profile on juice, Ocean Spray is confident of steady growth across Europe this year. Development is expected to be strong in France particularly, following government support advocating the health benefits that the juice and powder of North American cranberries can provide.
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ArticleGrowers gain international outlook
With demand for different varieties of asparagus on the rise, this week’s asparagus focus sees Asparagus International hosting an open day for growers to outline the latest industry developments and the importance of disease control for the produce. John Broy reports.
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PMA Profile
In this month’s profile on the Produce Marketing Association, the US trade association for fruit and vegetables, new PMA research finds varying consumer perceptions and expectations for loose and pre-packed produce
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Temporary benefits
Adam Bernstein (pictured right) hosts a monthly look at one of the legislative aspects that most affect your business, how it is run and how it can be more profitable. This month, Kate Hodgkiss looks at the pros and cons of temporary workers.
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In praise of Breton growers
Ever since I heard of the traditional Onion Johnnies who pedalled along our south coast every autumn, I have had a regard for
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Price cuts not enough
The news from sector analyst TNS that Morrisons must speed up its conversion rate of Safeway stores, comes as no
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CCFRA looks at rapid cooling
CCFRA’s latest review, Rapid Cooling of Foods, describes a range of emerging developments and novel methods for the rapid cooling of foods.
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ArticleFTA urges industry to change
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has called for the industry to change its ways with the likelihood of high oil prices expected to be a continuous feature of the future.
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ArticleFavorita diversifies its position in Russian market
The Favorita Fruit Company has terminated a commercial agreement for the sale of bananas in Russia with JFC International under mutual accord.
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ArticleJP's "Love Fruit" campaign hits the road
JP Fruit has launched its “love fruit” scheme in a bid to increase awareness on the government backed 5-a-day scheme.
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ArticleVeridian expands production capacity
Processed onion supplier Veridian has expanded its production capacity by 50 per cent to satisfy growing demand from food manufacturers.