Meldungen aus Europa – Page 4875
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ArticleMorrisons rebrands two Safeway stores
Sir Ken Morrison has seen the first public effects of his £3bn Safeway takeover, as two stores have been rebranded under his family name.
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ArticleTesco may cancel move into China
Tesco bosses have said they may scrap plans to open in China if they cannot agree a deal to enter the country by next year.
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Revealing retailers' own-label plans
The latest research on retailers’ own label plans will be highlighted at an upcoming seminar organised by the international trade organisation Private Label Manufacturers’ Association.
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Organic fresh produce plateau
TNS analyses the development of the organic fruit and vegetable market in the UK in the last year.
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ArticleThe organic globe continues to grow
The acceleration of growth in the organics market across the globe continues. The Journal takes a look at the growing and emerging markets, highlighting some of the key players for the coming years. John Broy reports.
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European market variations illustrate organic dilemma
The following is an edited extract from the website of the International Federation of Organic Agricultural Movements (IFOAM), illustrating the potential development of the sector in the European Union.
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ArticleSaphir’s organic analysis
Nicholas Saphir, who is of course very well-known in international fruit and vegetable circles, was wearing his organic milk association hat when he addressed a recent organic producers’ seminar at the Argentine Chamber of Commerce. He gave the audience an overview of the UK organic marketplace and imparted some characteristically challenging views on the future of the sector. Tommy Leighton was there.
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ArticleSustainability still requires hard work
The growth in sales of organic food is something to celebrate but developing a sustainable organic food market within the confines of a global economy was never going to be easy. Rob Haward, horticulture manager at the Soil Association, looks at some of the emerging problems in the organic market - and ways forward for the future.
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ArticleCommitted to organic growth
Sainsbury’s has just been named the Soil Association’s Organic Retailer of the Year for the third successive year. Almost three per cent of its overall offer now falls into the organic category, significantly above the UK average. The group is committed to its mission of leadership in the organic field, says Tony Sullivan, the group’s head of produce.
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Conventional merchandising could improve organic sales
Andrew Poulton, of Poulton Fruit Consultants Ltd, works closely with a key organics supplier to Sainsbury’s. He gave Tommy Leighton his own personal view on the merchandising techniques applied to organics by UK retailers.
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ArticleNew horizons for Tesco’s organic push
The UK’s biggest supermarket group launched a new organic image at the end of March 2004, on the back of a concerted programme of initiatives to raise the profile of organic products in its stores and consequently expand the organic horizons of its consumers. Tommy Leighton talks to Tesco’s Christy Van Maanenberg.
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ArticleSacoje success for Univeg
Univeg’s site in Sacoje, Spain has proved invaluable in securing organic supplies - and there is plenty of potential for expansion. Emma Hatfield reports.
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ArticleInformation holds key to future M&S growth
Marks & Spencer is poised to drive its organic fresh produce sector forward by linking into Organic Week which will take place across the industry in October. The exact details remain a tightly kept secret at this stage but the push will include the provision of more information in store. David Shapley reports.
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ArticleBudgens ups its share
Budgens has significantly expanded its organic produce offer in the last 12 months as varieties improve and consumption continues to expand. Emma Hatfield reports.
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ArticleOFF adds Fairtrade grapes to Co-op portfolio
Organic Farm Foods has established itself as the UK’s largest pre-packer, importer and distributor of organic fresh fruit, salads and vegetables. The company maintains close links with growers across the globe, aiming to improve the quality of organic produce, and to enhance the ethical and social basis of trade. Emma Hatfield reports.
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ArticleAvailability drives Marshalls
Better availability and a focus on eco-friendly packaging have resulted in good growth for Marshalls’ organic lines. Emma Hatfield reports.
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ArticleGreenvale develops organic spud range
Greenvale AP is committed to the ongoing development of organic techniques and with the Scottish Crop Research Institute, is seeking varieties specifically suited to organic production. Emma Hatfield reports.
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ArticleRB Organics rises to top in organic root crops field
The organics market has seen tremendous growth over the last five years, and there has been one supplier who has quickly risen to prominence in the root vegetables market. Emma Hatfield talks to RB Organics.
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ArticleAll’s Fair in organic trade
AgroFair has made great strides in developing its organic offer. This year the company hopes to start with its first supplies of citrus. Emma Hatfield reports.
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ArticleDavis eye on export targets
This year has been viewed as difficult for organic vegetable growers in some quarters. Davis (Louth) Ltd is not going to be despondent, however, as it looks to cast its net far and wide across the organic markets, both import and export. John Broy reports.