News unserer Kollegen aus London – Page 2939
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Harrods in Thai link-up
Harrods is to join forces with the Royal Thai Embassy to celebrate the gastronomy of Thailand and its culture throughout May.
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ArticleWaitrose denies claims over Israeli products
Waitrose has hit back at accusations it has been hiding the truth over products originating in illegal Israeli settlements.
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ArticleJaffa raises sails for 2010 regatta
Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy (WPNSA) is to host the first-ever Jaffa WPNSA Asymmetric Cup in a competition to see who can lift the Jaffa Cup.
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Dithane offers blight options
Concern over the increasing threat of early blight, named Alternaria, as well as more aggressive late blight in the UK should lead growers to return to Dithane (mancozeb) as their fungicide of choice in potatoes for blight management programmes this year, according to an expert.
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International road freight guide launched
The 15th edition of the Freight Transport Association’s (FTA) guide for international road transport operators has been published.
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ArticleRonan Raes retires from Bonita
Bonita’s European quality and external affairs director retires from fresh produce business after 35 years’ service
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ArticleYorkshire asparagus hits shelves
The first batches of 2010’s Yorkshire asparagus have been harvested and will be dispatched to retailers and restaurants across the region.
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ArticleIncome down at Safeway
US retailer reports results in line with expectations, as net income drops nearly US$50m on the corresponding period of 2009
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ArticleChiquita slips to first-quarter loss
Group hit by weaker European banana demand and pricing following harsh winter weather and ongoing tough economic conditions
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ArticleChile posts fruit export dip
Despite growth in some categories, overall sendings to date have slipped due to marked declines in table grape and red apple shipments
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ArticleMaersk Line in Asia-Europe rate increase
Shipping group announces alteration in charges on services between West Central Asia and Europe
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ArticleCatalan stonefruit production 'to rise'
Forecast from Catalan regional government predicts improved nectarine and peach harvest for the Spanish region
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ArticleFresh produce companies 'losing value'
A new study has found that nearly 350 UK fresh produce outfits have lost over a third of their value in a year
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'Correct' 5 A DAY questioned
A new study has revealed that staple fruit and veg lines may not provide the best options in attaining your 5 A DAY.
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ArticleLove Food Hate Waste takes innovative look at leftovers
The Love Food Hate Waste research project was named Stubbins Innovation of the Year at the Re:fresh Awards 2009 and since then, the Waste & Resources Action Programme (WRAP) initiative has continued to spotlight food waste and find ways to resolve the problem. Anna Sbuttoni rounds up a busy year for the campaign
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ArticleBelgian fresh produce industry puts best foot forward
A cold winter and a late spring have meant a delay to the Belgian fruit and vegetable offer, but supply is now on track and the auctions are busier than ever. Elizabeth O’Keefe reports
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Fighting talk from Northern Mushrooms’ chairman on Rural Payments Agency
C John Smith MBE, chairman of Northern Mushrooms Ltd, explains why producer organisations have found the last 18 months particularly hard going, and urges the Rural Payments Agency to back British growers
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ArticleTop-fruit game proves tough as conditions play havoc
Mother Nature has dealt a poor hand to the top-fruit sector so far this year, as sources in the southern hemisphere have battled various production issues to bring fruit to market. Alex Lawson looks at how the situation has unfolded in the last quarter
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Awards open despite issue of Icelandic ash cloud
The intelligent mind accepts that one can never be completely prepared for the future, but the recent closure of much of
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Airfreight hiatus not long enough to make difference
I was expecting some more unusual sources to show up on the shelves last week, although it appeared that the airfreight hiatus