Meldungen aus Europa – Page 4992

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    Metal detectors wise up

    2003-04-10T00:00:00Z

    A range of metal detectors suitable for bulk packs, freshly bagged salads or prepared fruit without the need for constant re-setting launches this week.

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    Avocado SAAGA begins

    2003-04-10T00:00:00Z

    The start of the 2003 season for South Africa avocados sees the South African Avocado Growers' Association (SAAGA) quietly confident of a strong demand for quality fruit and a slightly smaller crop than 2002.

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    Southampton Market link up

    2003-04-10T00:00:00Z

    Two of Southampton wholesale market's established importing and wholesale distribution companies have merged.

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    Greenery announces grower gongs

    2003-04-10T00:00:00Z

    Dutch growers have been basking in the glory of The Greenery's grower of the year awards.

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    Packaging pioneers

    2003-04-09T16:32:47Z

    Throughout April, the Journal will feature a series of articles on issues and developments that concern those involved with the packaging sector of the fresh produce industry. This week, Plaform profiles its new ranges, while over the page Sharp Interpack outlines how it has kept its position as one of the UK?s leading thermoformers of rigid plastic packaging.

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    Wholesale promotion for Loire Valley Lamb's Lettuce

    2003-04-09T00:00:00Z

    Lamb's Lettuce from the Loire Valley is organising a UK wholesale promotion for the first time.

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    HRI leads fertiliser support project

    2003-04-09T00:00:00Z

    Horticulture Research International is leading a collaborative project to develop a fertiliser support system for vegetable production

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    Morrison to sell-up if Safeway bid successful

    2003-04-09T00:00:00Z

    If his bid for Safeway goes through, Sir Ken Morrison could be forced to sell 80 of his 119 stores to avoid the danger of monopolisation.

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    Frosts strike NZ – again

    2003-04-09T00:00:00Z

    An early autumn frost has hit Central Otago, New Zealand, sending growers scurrying to protect crops and trees, according to the NZ Herald.

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    Asiafruit Congress postponed

    2003-04-09T00:00:00Z

    The Asiafruit Congress has been postponed until July, due to concerns over the SARS virus.

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    Kiwifruit growers unite

    2003-04-09T00:00:00Z

    New Zealand's kiwifruit growers have united behind a single organisation to give them a common voice and focus point.

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    Arnie leads the way for Capespan

    2003-04-09T00:00:00Z

    Arnie Apple, Olivia Orange and Freddy Fyffe will be running for charity in this weekend's London Marathon.

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    NFU responds to Budget

    2003-04-09T00:00:00Z

    The rise in today's budget to the price of red diesel will cost the farming and food industry more than £20 million a year, said National Farmers' Union president Ben Gill.

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    BRC's mixed views on Budget

    2003-04-09T00:00:00Z

    The British Retail Consortium has responded to the Chancellor's announcements in today's Budget.

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    Mediterranean label for lemons

    2003-04-09T00:00:00Z

    Lemon PGI to be extended beyond national boundaries.

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    Tesco reports massive gains

    2003-04-08T00:00:00Z

    Tesco profits rise to £1.6bn. Strong performance in produce.

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    JO Sims fights killer weed

    2003-04-08T00:00:00Z

    Importer JO Sims has teamed up with Ragwort-UK to tackle the spreading problem of the killer weed.

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    Wal-Mart enjoys second year at the top

    2003-04-08T00:00:00Z

    For the second year, Wal-Mart has been labelled as the US's largest company.

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    M&S sees growth in food sales

    2003-04-08T00:00:00Z

    Marks & Spencer has issued its fourth quarter trading statement for the 11-week period to March 29.

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    Horticulture's benchmark boost

    2003-04-07T00:00:00Z

    The Food Chain Centre (FCC) has received a grant of £500,000 million from Defra to help UK horticultural businesses take on the best in Europe.