Meldungen aus Europa – Page 4949

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    Internationals advance on Russia

    2003-09-08T10:35:56Z

    The international hospitality and catering exhibition has attracted participation from across the world.

  • Article

    Israeli flower exports set to blossom

    2003-09-08T10:35:46Z

    Israeli flower growers aim to double exports in the next two to three years.

  • Brassica innovation
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    Brassica innovation

    2003-09-08T10:34:25Z

    An innovative project at Swineshead, Lincs aims to show brassica growers how to achieve higher marketable yields and greater margins.

  • Chiquita makes further sale
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    Chiquita makes further sale

    2003-09-07T20:30:05Z

    Produce multi-national Chiquita Brands International is reducing its stake in an Australian business.

  • Zespri issues first forecast
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    Zespri issues first forecast

    2003-09-07T20:16:07Z

    New Zealand kiwifruit marketer Zespri is forecasting increased prices in Europe will boost end of season returns and net sales revenue.

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    Northern Foods ousts ceo

    2003-09-07T19:24:23Z

    Northern Foods has ousted chief executive Jo Stewart after issuing its third profits warning in 18 months.

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    Ahold announces new strategy

    2003-09-07T19:24:07Z

    Troubled global retailer Ahold has unveiled a recovery strategy that has seen it abandon plans to sell US Foodservice.

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    MARKEM set to bag new customers

    2003-09-05T10:11:04Z

    MARKEM explains its latest products for PPMA.

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    Veggies seek Caribbean vibe

    2003-09-05T10:09:25Z

    The Vegetarian Society has announced the launch of a range of Caribbean inspired Christmas recipes.

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    Somerfield shares drop

    2003-09-05T10:08:13Z

    Sales have fallen in Somerfield's Kwik Save stores.

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    Greeks host e-commerce event

    2003-09-05T10:08:02Z

    An eecommerce workship for the fresh produce industry is to be held in Athens at the end of September.

  • Graham Jenner: “We are working to get the best out of the combination.”
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    Appliance of science

    2003-09-04T19:25:27Z

    Bayer CropScience was established as a UK business on September 2, 2002, when Bayer AG acquired Aventis CropScience. The two companies already boasted considerable strength, with a global turnover of e6.5 billion and market share of 20 per cent. The new company therefore started life as a new market leader, with 22,000 employees and representation in 120 countries. Sounds easy, doesn't it? But the merger of two giants requires a great deal of hard work internally. Tommy Leighton reports.

  • Man with a mission: David Ann looks for cost effective solutions.
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    Producing to protocol

    2003-09-04T19:25:18Z

    Supermarkets are increasingly vigilant on inputs used on the produce they buy. As a result, growers' production methods are under scrutiny. Dan Ilett gets the lowdown on crop protection.

  • The UK represents a big opportunity for Galia.
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    Brazilian melons meet ready market

    2003-09-04T19:25:07Z

    Brazilian melon senders might be hoping to match the success abroad of Brazilian football export Ronaldo, and with a good quality crop and a new home for arrivals at the port of Sheerness, they could be in luck. John Broy reports.

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    Organics making a noise

    2003-09-04T19:24:56Z

    Besides the tremendous effects of the heatwave on fresh produce prices over here, some other news attracted my attention in the holiday season in Paris.

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    Presenting pre-pack trail-blazers

    2003-09-04T19:24:49Z

    Presenting fruit in a mixed pack is not new. Papaya and limes have blazed the trail and are available from most retailers. But in Sainsbury's I came across a truly exotic pack of no fewer than seven fruits, admittedly reduced to £1.59, writes the Journal's David Shapley in his regular retail column.

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    Keeping tabs on traceability

    2003-09-04T19:24:40Z

    I have always considered the level of traceability that exists within the fresh produce sector and this industry's willingness

  • Small veg, big ambition
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    Small veg, big ambition

    2003-09-04T19:24:26Z

    Baby vegetables have made a big impact on the novelty-driven UK market and their success looks set to continue. From the latest in small sweet potatoes to edible courgette flowers, innovation combined with enhanced breeding techniques will help maintain the maximum appeal of mini-veg. Emma Hardy reports.

  • Progress with PIP
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    Progress with PIP

    2003-09-04T19:24:17Z

    The Pesticides Initiative Programme (PIP) ñ funded by the EU in support of the ACP (African, Caribbean and Pacific) export sector in its efforts to cope with Europe's food quality and safety regulations ñ has reached the half-way stage. Two years after the start of the programme, applications to PIP now represent more than 50 per cent by volume of total fruit and vegetables exported from the ACP countries to Europe. This represents 200,000 tonnes of produce annually, with a value of some 185 million euros.

  • Operating profits are being squeezed in the fresh produce industry
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    Financiers issue warning

    2003-09-04T16:11:11Z

    Many fresh produce businesses are forced to sell their output below cost to maintain their market position, according to a new report.