Meldungen aus Europa – Page 4872
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Ex-Pizza Express directors hungry for more
Two former Pizza Express directors are preparing to take ownership of small restaurant businesses through a new investment
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Eurozone recovery gains momentum
The eurozone showed signs of economic recovery with the manufacturing index for April rising above economist’s
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ArticleFyffes buys Swedish fresh produce distributor
Fyffes has announced it will buy the Everfresh group of companies, the Swedish distributor of fresh produce.
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ArticleSomerfield's sales creep up
Somerfield announced an increase in sales for the year ending April 24, 2004.
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ArticleBing in the swing
The Californian cherry season is due to get underway and good growing conditions have put growers in buoyant mood. With a small window of opportunity the industry hopes to assert its presence on the UK market. John Broy reports.
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ArticleStepac to the future
Turkish cherry exporters are discovering the benefits of Stepac’s Xtend® system. The Journal reports on how it helps them deliver a higher quality of product with a longer shelf life during an extended growing season.
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ArticleOn the rails
Increasing fuel prices, multiple duties, and taxes have lead to tough times for road haulage companies. Government pressure to shift freight from roads to rail in its plight to meet EU environmental directives has added to haulage company concerns. Jessica Purbrick-Herbst reports.
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ArticleGarlic suffers from oversupply
Cheap Chinese imports and large quantities of the 2003 Spanish crop still unsold will see garlic prices plummet this season to the advantage of UK consumers, writes Jessica Purbrick-Herbst.
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ArticleBlue Nile’s golden opportunity
In the first of our four-week series focusing on grapes, the Journal looks to Blue Nile to find out about the Egyptian company’s shift in product emphasis.
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The final chapter of reform
Through my column I try to keep you up to date with the legal developments affecting the status of French wholesale markets.
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Less spin, give us a voice
Another government initiative that has been around for two years, potentially affects the entire retail supply chain, and is
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NFU Food and Farming show on the road
The sixth NFU Food and Farming show is on the road, launched at the School Farm Fair in Suffolk on April 28. The Roadshow
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ArticleKwik Save to shut in Scotland threatening 400 jobs
Somerfield announced the closure of 22 Scottish-based Kwik Save supermarkets, and the risk of over 400 job losses, in an attempt to reduce costs.
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ArticlePort of London reports a good year for 2003
The Port of London Authority (PLA) has reported stability in traded volumes for 2003 and a turnaround in operating revenue to a £433,000 surplus from a 2002 deficit of £89,000.
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ArticleTesco launches out-size berry
Tesco is launching what it has dubbed the world’s largest strawberries nation-wide on the UK market this week.
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Greenvale AP and ICA link up
Potato supplier Greenvale AP has joined forces with International Controlled Atmosphere (ICA) to form a new joint venture company Restrain Company Ltd.
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Retailers and government unite to plan for the future
A Retail Policy Forum will be established so that retailers have an early warning system about new regulations affecting the
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ArticleFreshfel Europe welcomes the EU enlargement
Freshfel Europe has welcomed fresh produce industry representatives from the 10 new member states.
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Transport industry faces massive costs
The freight and transport industry will incur costs of more than £1 billion to implement the EU working time directive requirements in the UK.
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Retail figures give no reason for rate rise
High street prices fell in April 2004 compared to March according to the British Retail Consortium (BRC).