Meldungen aus Europa – Page 5032

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    Pommies helps Higgins grow

    2002-10-04T00:00:00Z

    Higgins subsidiary Pommies has expanded its volume with new facilities in Reims.

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    Red-tape reminder

    2002-10-04T00:00:00Z

    National Farmers' Union president Ben Gill (pictured) has reminded the government of its commitment to reducing red tape for farmers.

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    Little red tractor makes grant haul

    2002-10-04T00:00:00Z

    The Massey Ferguson partnership has donated £20,000 to the National Farmers' Union assured food scheme.

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    Retail confidence bears up

    2002-10-04T00:00:00Z

    British retail confidence is bearing up despite fears for a collapse, according to the British Retail Consortium.

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    Visitors to PPMA boost machinery industry

    2002-10-04T00:00:00Z

    The 8,000 visitors to this year's PPMA show have demonstrated a strong sense of purpose in discussing upcoming projects.

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    Co-op in talks with Alldays

    2002-10-04T00:00:00Z

    The Co-op group is reported to be in purchasing talks with Alldays

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    Kenyan flower lift

    2002-10-04T00:00:00Z

    The Kenyan floriculture sector has received a boost with the launch of a new fungicide, Flint 50 WG.

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    Spray cars leave islanders blue

    2002-10-04T00:00:00Z

    The Guernsey spray carnation season is closing with disappointing returns.

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    NZ frost threat to kiwifruit

    2002-10-03T00:00:00Z

    According to New Zealand press reports, early spring frosts across the main growing region of the Bay of Plenty have hit kiwifruit vines.

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    Spain: sendings static, values up

    2002-10-03T00:00:00Z

    Exports of fresh produce from Spain during the first half of 2002 were almost on a par with the same period last year, but values increased.

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    Banana consumption flat

    2002-10-03T00:00:00Z

    Banana price cuts in the UK's major multiples are not driving sales, research has shown.

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    FTA launches driver fatigue campaign

    2002-10-03T00:00:00Z

    The Freigh Transport Association has produced a series of booklets to help combat driver fatigue. The launch coincides with Road Safety Week. Selected sleep research centres and the police have supported the booklets.

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    Government called to tackle retail crime

    2002-10-03T00:00:00Z

    The British Retail Consortium has welcomed a speech by union activist John Hannett urgring the government to make tackling retail crime a priority.

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    Potato research links up

    2002-10-03T00:00:00Z

    Solanum, one of the UK's top potato suppliers, has announced a ground-breaking alliance that aims to bring new varieties to market and deliver potato innovation through the Solanum Centre of Excellence.

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    September sees sales lift

    2002-10-03T00:00:00Z

    The small boost in retail sales last month is down to the introduction of new season lines. Grocery was one of the sectors to report a small lift. The cost of food has increased 1.94 per cent in the past year.

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    Morrisons vote of thanks

    2002-10-03T00:00:00Z

    Morrisons opened a new superstore in King's Lynn on August 19, and took the opportunity to mark its long-standing relationship with two local suppliers – Suttons of Wisbech and CR Melton & Sons.

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    Tesco signs charity deal

    2002-10-03T00:00:00Z

    Leading UK supermarket Tesco is to incorporate the Cancer Research UK logo into its 5-a-day promotion, following the signing of a two-and-half-year exclusivity deal.

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    Minimum wage rises

    2002-10-03T00:00:00Z

    An increase in the national minimum wage will benefit over 1million workers and only mean slightly higher costs to employers.

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    Fruit spices up Beacon offer

    2002-10-03T00:00:00Z

    Speciality ingredients supplier Beacon Foods is finding increasing demand for its fruit as well as vegetable lines.

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    Lili lashes Windwards

    2002-10-02T00:00:00Z

    Hurricane Lili has had a limited but damaging effect on Windward Islands banana production.