Meldungen aus Europa – Page 5141
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British farm standard sweeps the board
The British Farm Standard logo developed in March has made a clean sweep of all eight of the UK's top multiples with each retailers giving its commitment to use the red-white-and-blue tractor logo (pictured) on their shelves.
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Mintel report finds key to produce growth
The findings of the latest Market Intelligence report on Fresh Fruit & Vegetables, 2000, shows that offering effective competition to processed foods is the key to growth in fresh fruit and vegetables sales.
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Industry communication up for debate
The contention that the weakest link in communication throughout the food chain is between farmers and consumers is to be discussed following the launch of Foresight ö The National Debate on the Future of the Food Chain.
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NZ apple price outlook gloomy
Pressure on international markets is taking its toll on New Zealand's apple crop.
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South African SAAGA begins again in UK multiples
The South African Avocado Growers Association's starts its concentrated promotional campaign this month. It includes both an intensive public relations programme and in-store promotions with the multiples.
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Sainsbury's plan meets NFU praise
An initiative announced by Sainsbury's to enhance the way the supermarket works with its fresh produce suppliers and farmers has been applauded by the NFU.
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Trade women to talk bananas
The first ever International Women's Conference on Bananas will take place in June.
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BPC review pass meets with strong criticism
There has been an angry reaction from a significant number of potato merchants and farmers since the announcement on Tuesday, that the BPC had passed its first statutory review.
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Four in a row
Chilean pear and kiwifruit growers have suffered four unprofitable seasons in a row, according to data released by producers' federation Fedefruta.
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Fruit fly found in Chile
The Chilean press has reported Mediterranean fruit fly discovered in some of the country's fruit growing areas.
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Co-op investigates food industry ethics
Prompted by damning evidence that UK consumers no longer trust food safety, the Co-op has launched a series of inquiries into the ethics of the food industry, which will be put before the retailer's independent jury.
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Market still growing in value, says Key Note
the value of the fresh produce market has continued to grow, according to a new report by market analysts Key Note. The increased value comes from sales of value-added produce and more exotic varieties, says the market analysts.
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Israeli citrus season round-up
As the season closes, exports are 13 per cent down on last year despite a 100,000 tonne hike in volumes. Freshinfo looks back on the season with Mena Davidson of the Citrus Marketing Board of Israel and forward on projections for the next five years.
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Cheering times for north-west cherries
North-western US cherry growers are looking forward to a high volume, high quality season.
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European retailing set for further consolidation
European retailing sector is ripe for more mergers and acquisitions, according to report on European grocery retailing by Verdict Research.
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West Lancs to arrest decline
Decline in agricultural and horticultural production in west Lancashire could have disastrous knock-on effects in terms of income generation than in many of the area's other key industries.
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FSA extends plastics list
Draft regulations to extend the lists of substances used in the manufacture of plastics intended to come into contact with food have been issued for consultation by the Food Standards Agency.
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Le Crunch's Europe punch
Le Crunch celebrated Europe Day on May 9 with an exhibition at the Foreign Office in London designed to showcase the diversity of European culture and gastronomy.
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BA World Cargo operation begins in volume
All unit load deliveries from British Airways have been transferred to BA World Cargo's £250 million cargo centre at Heathrow airport.
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Ecoli in mushrooms from cross-contamination, says Tesco
The recent discovery of a strain of E.coli in mushrooms was not a result of farming practice, according to Tesco.