Meldungen aus Europa – Page 4983

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    US wades into GM war of words

    2003-05-15T00:00:00Z

    The American government has filed a complaint to the World Trade Organisation regarding the ban on GM crops and foods.

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    Industry makes exceptional profit

    2003-05-15T00:00:00Z

    A high proportion of UK produce businesses are proving exceptionally profitable, a new report has found.

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    Environment Agency announces finalists

    2003-05-14T00:00:00Z

    The list of finalists for the forthcoming Water Efficiency Awards have been announced.

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    Tesco expands on-line fleet

    2003-05-14T00:00:00Z

    Tesco's home-shopping operation is expanding with the addition of a further 70 vans to its fleet.

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    Florida appeal edges closer

    2003-05-14T00:00:00Z

    Confidence in Florida is growing that the state's citrus department (FDOC) will win on appeal in a case brought by six growers that ruled the state's citrus tax was unconstitutional.

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    UK pepper pot grows

    2003-05-14T00:00:00Z

    Dutch giant The Greenery is predicting an increase in demand for capsicum in the UK this year, as more consumers catch on to thehealth benefits and versatility of the product.

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    Macfrut proves Med links

    2003-05-14T00:00:00Z

    Italy is well placed in fresh produce terms to become an important link between Europe and third countries in the Mediterranean. This was one of the leading themes to emerge from last week's Macfrut exhibition and congress in Cesena, Italy.

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    Egypt's grape on course

    2003-05-14T00:00:00Z

    Egyptian grape will arrive in the UK around June 1 and fill a window through to the middle of July, according to Husam El-Din Awad, managing director of Fruitex, one of the country's top five grape exporters.

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    Geest shares take a dive

    2003-05-14T00:00:00Z

    Prepared produce specialist Geest has been watching shareholders jump ship this week as City analysts attempt to dampen speculation that the group is subject to a takeover bid.

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    Food Dudes get green light in Ireland

    2003-05-13T00:00:00Z

    The renowned Food Dude Healthy Eating Programme developed by Professor Fergus Lowe (pictured) at Bangor University has made a successful foray into Ireland.

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    Tesco pays large bill

    2003-05-13T00:00:00Z

    Tesco chief, Sir Terry Leahy has been paid £2.84 million in the last year. And eight directors each received over £1m.

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    Safeway bid - inquiry will run much deeper

    2003-05-13T00:00:00Z

    The competition commission have decided that the bidding war for Safeway needs much deeper investigation.

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    Lingarden appoints new man

    2003-05-13T00:00:00Z

    Andrew Storey has been appointed LIngarden's new business unit director

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    Retail sales go slow

    2003-05-13T00:00:00Z

    The British Retail Consortium have revealed that retailers are having a hard time while consumer confidence is at a low.

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    Kent grower wins Tesco accolade

    2003-05-13T00:00:00Z

    A small apple and pear supplier has become the first person to win the inaugural Tesco Grower of the Year award.

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    Safeway gets in first

    2003-05-12T00:00:00Z

    Safeway's Ayr store showcased the first Ayrshire tatties of the year this weekend.

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    Somerfield sales slow

    2003-05-12T00:00:00Z

    Somerfield has announced a slowdown in it most recent trading results.

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    Guernsey growers must be vigilant

    2003-05-12T00:00:00Z

    Crime has risen in Guernsey and the island's nursery properties are prime targets.

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    Environment project winner

    2003-05-12T00:00:00Z

    A study to reduce pests and disease using biological control methods has won two awards at the Kent County Agricultural Society (KCAS) annual scholarship for its project leader.

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    SourceDirect revealed

    2003-05-12T00:00:00Z

    An new initiative to put local and regional food suppliers and buyers directly in touch with each other using a virtual marketplace has been launched today.