Meldungen aus Europa – Page 5091

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    Tesco hits the heights

    2001-09-18T00:00:00Z

    Tesco climbs the world league of hypermarket operators. UK's leading multiple is poised to gain market share with focused strategy, say experts.

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    Interim proftis up at Geest

    2001-09-17T00:00:00Z

    Geest releases results for the year to June 30, showing an increase of 11 per cent on the previous year.

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    Tesco cuts fail to bite

    2001-09-17T00:00:00Z

    The UK's largest supermarket has launched a series of price cuts with little effect on its produce aisles.

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    NZ seeks new pear

    2001-09-16T00:00:00Z

    A new blush pear variety being developed in New Zealand is nearing commercial release.

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    Reefer revolution

    2001-09-16T00:00:00Z

    LauritzenCool has found a new air-circulation system could spell the end of gratings on board reefer vessels.

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    Cuba aims for Europe

    2001-09-16T00:00:00Z

    Europe could see more Cuban citrus this season as producers aim to increase their exports to the Old World.

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    Freight bosses back EU fuel tax proposal

    2001-09-14T00:00:00Z

    Freight Transport Association offers support to European Union on road tax harmonisation.But government's decision to fight white paper will damage industry, say association bosses.

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    Greenery shoots up

    2001-09-14T00:00:00Z

    Greenery International shows four percent growth in 2000-1.Good year for greenhouse company in spite of fall in proces for greenhouse product.

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    Apple warning

    2001-09-13T00:00:00Z

    English top fruit growers are calling for firm commitment on retail prices in the UK.

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    Winter of discontent

    2001-09-13T00:00:00Z

    Fresh produce growers could be hit as scientists warn that the UK is sliding into a climate of very cold winters as the gulf stream's power begins to wane.

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    Air freight fears

    2001-09-13T00:00:00Z

    Terrorist attacks in the US on September 11 have caused widespread disruption to the air freight industry.

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    Multiples spurn Kent showcase

    2001-09-13T00:00:00Z

    Members of Kentish Fare, which promotes the county's foods and drinks, have been stunned by the indifference shown by leading supermarkets to this year's Kentish Apple Festival.

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    Sprouts up

    2001-09-13T00:00:00Z

    Some of the UK's brassica growers are in buoyant mood as their promotional campaign starts to bear fruit.

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    UK top fruit outlook reviewed

    2001-09-13T00:00:00Z

    The forthcoming English top fruit crop is expected to be significantly higher than originally forecast.

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    South African celebration

    2001-09-13T00:00:00Z

    Chairman Nino Burelli (l) and chief executive Neels Hubinger celebrate the Perishable Products Export Control Board's 75th birthday in Stellenbosch, South Africa this week.

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    Libya in banana talks

    2001-09-12T00:00:00Z

    Reports in the press this week of an offer from Libya to buy the entire banana crops of three of the Windward Islands have bewildered trade observers.

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    Potato event packs them in

    2001-09-12T00:00:00Z

    The UK potato industry's showcase event: British Potato 2001 welcomed some 6,500 visitors over its two days from September 4-5, said exhibition organiser the British Potato Council.

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    Crunch promotion

    2001-09-12T00:00:00Z

    Wholesalers of France's Le Crunch apples will benefit from a promotional campaign nation-wide again this season.

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    Del Monte makes share offer

    2001-09-12T00:00:00Z

    Multinational fresh produce supplier Fresh Del Monte Produce has issued a public offering of its shares.

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    US apple crop declines

    2001-09-10T00:00:00Z

    Revised estimates from the US suggest the smallest apple crop from that country in over a decade.