Meldungen aus Europa – Page 5019

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    A disappointing Chirstmas for retailers predicted

    2002-12-09T00:00:00Z

    Retailers should expect a "steady but disappointing" growth in sales in the run-up to Christmas, according to new figures from the CBI and the BRC. This is in stark contrast to a year ago when 42 per cent of companies experienced a sales uplift.

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    Give peas a chance

    2002-12-08T00:00:00Z

    Schools are blitzed in a pea promotional campaign. Student chefs have been encouraged to devise vegetable themed menus for children in primary schools. The camapign is hoped to help boost youngsters' intake of five portions of fruit and veg a day.

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    Chile's export model needs repair

    2002-12-08T00:00:00Z

    The Chilean export model, so envied in the 1980s, is in need of overhaul, according to leading industrial and economic commentators in the South American state.

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    NFU issues organic warning

    2002-12-08T00:00:00Z

    The National Farmers Union has urged all stakeholders to support the government's organic action plan introduced in July.

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    Enza and Turners to merge

    2002-12-06T00:00:00Z

    Enza has announced that Turners & Growers shareholders today approved the purchase of ENZA Limited by the company.

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    Redbridge opens up again in 2003

    2002-12-06T00:00:00Z

    Redbridge will continue its floral business development programme into 2003.

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    Record Bramley Apple Pie Week

    2002-12-06T00:00:00Z

    This year's Bramley Apple Pie Week activities created media coverage valued at six times the original investment.

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    AMS reports good Asda year

    2002-12-06T00:00:00Z

    Advanced Marketing Services has announced a strong 20 per cent sales growth for 2002 with its Asda Wal-Mart account.

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    FSA survey shows consumption rise

    2002-12-05T00:00:00Z

    On average people in the UK are eating more fresh produce than they did 15 years ago but still fall two portions short of the recommended five a day.

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    Mack eyes DGM Potatoes

    2002-12-05T00:00:00Z

    The two companies are in negotiation with more announcements expected after Christmas.

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    HRI keeps broccoli greener

    2002-12-05T00:00:00Z

    Research is being carried out by HRI to increase the shelf-life of broccoli. With the crop now the most popular brassica in the UK, retailers would benefit greatly from the results.

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    Asda on Thames

    2002-12-05T00:00:00Z

    Thames Fruit has been named Best Supplier of the Year 2002 by Asda for its "right first time" approach.

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    Van Doorn top of the pile

    2002-12-05T00:00:00Z

    Van Doorn International Fruit BV has been selected as a winner in the 2002 Anglo-Dutch Awards for Enterprise.

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    Meaty reaction from Smithfield

    2002-12-05T00:00:00Z

    On freshinfo last week, you read the reaction of tenants in the capital's fresh produce markets to the Review of London wholesale markets. But what did the Smithfield Market Tenants' Association have to say? The quotes are from this week's Meat Trades Journal.

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    Tesco / Gomez receive Spanish praise

    2002-12-05T00:00:00Z

    Spanish minister of agriculture praise Tesco and Gomez for promotional support.

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    C&C shows faith in Spitalfields

    2002-12-05T00:00:00Z

    The C&C Group has opened a second branch in New Spitalfields, under the name of Gilgrove (New Spitalfields) Ltd.

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    HRI launches public information website

    2002-12-04T00:00:00Z

    HRI has launched a website dedicated to increasing public awareness of biotechnologies.

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    Geest warning in trading update

    2002-12-04T00:00:00Z

    Prepared salads specialist Geest has said several factors will have an impact on its profitability in the second half of the year.

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    Interflora adds to its board

    2002-12-03T00:00:00Z

    Flower delivery company Interflora has appointed two senior staff to its board of directors. Rhys Hughes and Maurice DeCastro have both been with the company since last year.

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    Plant promotions exceed expectations

    2002-12-03T00:00:00Z

    An on-pack plant promotion run by SB Englands tripled its original target figure. The offer for a free garden trowel and weeder was organised by Poulter Partners on behalf of Lingarden.