Meldungen aus Europa – Page 4899

  • Sainsbury's is offering consumers £6 off Lanson Brut Rose champagne when they buy a 400g punnet of strawberries
    Article

    Sainsbury's makes Valentine's offer

    2004-02-14T06:01:00Z

    Sainsbury’s has gone back to basics for Valentine’s and is focusing on strawberries to inject some romance into February 14.

  • Europool unveils new re-usable packaging
    Article

    Europool unveils new re-usable packaging

    2004-02-13T18:01:02Z

    With its BigBox the Euro Pool System launched its new re-usable packaging for fruit and vegetables.

  • Favorita bid for European development
    Article

    Favorita bid for European development

    2004-02-13T17:01:03Z

    Ecuadorian banana producer and exporter Favorita Fruit Company has announced its plans to introduce the Favorita brand to the European market.

  • Manning parts company with CFFA
    Article

    Manning parts company with CFFA

    2004-02-13T16:01:01Z

    Following restructure of the Chilean Fresh Fruit Association's European programme, Roger Manning, of Inter-Trade International, will no longer be working directly with the country's association of exporters (Asoex).

  • Article

    Syngenta innovates with new products

    2004-02-13T15:01:00Z

    Syngenta tries to keep one step ahead of consumers and their requirements.

  • Henderson: "We would not want it to provide legitimacy to gangmasters operating illegally."
    Article

    Gangmasters get organised

    2004-02-13T12:01:01Z

    The term gangmaster could soon be consigned to history with the launch this week of the Association of Labour Providers, but there is a warning from FPC ceo Doug Henderson (pictured).

  • Article

    Victory claimed by New Covent Garden

    2004-02-13T11:01:02Z

    The Corporation of London has lost the latest and perhaps last round in its High Court battle with the Covent Garden Market Authority.

  • Article

    Del Monte grades pineapples in clothes sizes

    2004-02-13T10:01:01Z

    Pineapples in sizes from S to XXL, "Pick 'n' Mix" salads and "fruit for free" are just some of the marketing innovations Del Monte launched at Fruit Logistica.

  • Sir Peter Davis at yesterday's meeting
    Article

    Sainsbury's chief steels for "fiercely competitive" 12-18 months

    2004-02-13T09:01:01Z

    Sir Peter Davis, group chief executive of J Sainsbury plc, said Morrisons purchase of Safeway, which now looks imminent, will herald a lengthy and in some cases damaging battle for high street supremacy for the UK’s leading multiple retailers.

  • Article

    Chiquita introduces new fruit snacks

    2004-02-13T07:01:01Z

    Chiquita brought its new fruit snacks to Fruit Logistica. Marketing manager Michaela Schneider explained that they are so new that they have not yet been launched on the market.

  • Article

    Sainsbury's market share continues to fall

    2004-02-12T20:01:01Z

    Sainsbury’s has continued to lose market share to rivals Tesco and Asda, according to latest figures from market research group TNS.

  • Beckett addresses The Curry Commission - two years on
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    Beckett announces industry-changing measures

    2004-02-12T18:51:57Z

    Agriculture minister Margaret Beckett hails “the most dramatic change in farming for a generation”.

  • Morna Blair and right Steve Cornwell looking at a crop with ScSMB grower Joe Comparetto last week
    Article

    Cueing up for greater efficiency

    2004-02-12T17:46:45Z

    There have been trials and tribulations for the UK cucumber industry as it makes the leap towards year-round production, but with margins increasingly under pressure much will depend on energy efficient practices and the financial savings that can bring. Emma Hatfield reports.

  • Agrexco spuds take a hike
    Article

    Agrexco spuds take a hike

    2004-02-12T17:46:24Z

    The reputation of Israeli potatoes has gone from strength to strength in the past few years. This achievement is the result of the considerable hard work and commitment shown by all those involved - starting with the growers in Israel and continuing through to the packers in the UK. Emma Hatfield reports.

  • Chips on the blocks
    Article

    Chips on the blocks

    2004-02-12T17:45:43Z

    Greater choice has led to an explosion of fast food outlets on the UK’s high streets but has an increased array of products left chilled chips feeling the cold? Emma Hatfield reports.

  • Yehuda Reichman is confident that 2004 will be a good year for Agrexco‮s flower division
    Article

    Agrexco looks for growth

    2004-02-12T17:44:46Z

    In this week’s focus on flowers, the Journal has a close eye on Valentine’s Day. The Agrexco flower division has barely had time to draw breath in 2004 as it prepares for the Valentine’s and Mother’s Day period. While the Aspect Group is helping Interflora meet its online consumer demands through this busy period.

  • Article

    Watch out, the taxman’s about

    2004-02-12T17:42:39Z

    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, be careful who you talk to and where...

  • Article

    United we stand - and united we fall

    2004-02-12T17:42:23Z

    For my sins - and I promise you they are few - I have a degree in European Business Studies. Which naturally makes me somewhat

  • Dr Wilhelm Ellinger
    Article

    The 33 billion euro industry

    2004-02-12T17:01:02Z

    The EU produced 79 million tonnes of fruit and veg in 2003.

  • Mexico focused on EurepGAP
    Article

    Mexico focused on EurepGAP

    2004-02-12T15:01:02Z

    Mexico’s appearance at Fruit Logistica was dominated by the new EurepGAP quality standard, according to Patricia Moreno of the Mexican Ministry of Agriculture.