Market News

Productschap Tuinbouw, www.tuinbouw.nl German onion prices slightly higher 23 November, 2009

As a result of a lively demand, especially as far as export to Eastern and Southern Europe is concerned, the prices for onions in Germany...

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Israel: Fourteen-Day Shelf Life for fresh fruits and vegetables 14 October, 2009

Hefestus, Ltd., is a developer and manufacturer of top-sealing packaging machines with the innovative packaging solutions SLB technology. Hefestus specializes in supplying...

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Post-market food review highlights EU consumer priorities 06 October, 2009

A review of all new food and beverage product launches in Europe over the past year has revealed an increased focus on three top-of-the-mind consumer issues...

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People really are food companies’ greatest asset 10 September, 2009

Thousands of food companies make and sell products; why do some become so much more successful than others? Is it luck, or is it better people? Dr Michael Lee of CPL Executive Search says...

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Demand drop signals tough year for Euro flexible packing sector 28 August, 2009

Demand for flexible packing in Europe will fall by between 4-5 per cent in value in 2009 as result...

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Marre nga: Food And Drink Europe The European Commission has rejected any reduction in milk quotas despite protests from dairy farmers struggling to cope with falling prices. 22 July, 2009

Milk prices have plummeted over the past year to such a level that some farmers are finding it difficult to cover production costs.

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Freshplaza France: Discover San Marzano tomatoes 13 July, 2009

They’ve got an irresistible look these San Marzano tomatoes! Long and slender, they can’t fail to attract attention.

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Fresh Plaza Poland: production of white headed cabbages 03 July, 2009

Much rain and warm weather during a few last days were favourable for vegetation of headed cabbages.

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EU Business France urges tougher agriculture regulation. 03 July, 2009

"Agriculture is too strategic to be left to market forces," incoming French Agriculture Minister Bruno Le Maire told journalists after his first meeting with European Commission chief Jose Manuel Barroso.

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