All Belgium articles – Page 73
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ArticleUniveg holding group raises fresh capital
De Weide Blik is reported to have secured €192m in subordinated loans from profits re-invested by CVC Capital and Food Invest
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ArticleIrish farm leader named Copa president
Padraog Walshe promises to ensure CAP discussions open up new prospects for European farmers and their incomes
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Brand boost for Belgium
The Belgian auctions have announced that the volume of strawberries supplied under their quality label Flandria is set to increase this year as the season gets underway this week and plans are revealed for strawberry research.
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ArticleG8 warns of impending 'food crisis'
A report from the G8's Italian presidency has warned that agricultural production must double by 2050
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ArticleCarrefour reports rare quarterly slump
The French retailer has its first quarterly sales reduction in six years during Q1 of 2009
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ArticleCarrefour reports rare quarterly slump
The French retailer has its first quarterly sales reduction in six years during Q1 of 2009
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ArticleBest of Belgium
Belgium’s fresh produce may not attract the same attention as its neighbours, but the offer from the small country is no less impressive. As exporters look for continued growth despite the downbeat economic situation, Doris Lee Butterworth talks to leading auctions to discuss their latest plans.
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ArticleStrawberries move indoors
Belgian strawberry volumes are set to rise this year thanks to the continuing switch to glasshouse production
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ArticleBelgian cauliflower season heats up
The cauliflower season is getting underway in Belgium, and growers hope to make up for the shortfall in the winter crop
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ArticleZespri to continue kiwifruit campaigns
Marketing push in five European countries have been planned to ensure sales remain strong as the season begins
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ArticleACP nations slam banana ‘settlement plan’
African, Caribbean and Pacific nations have slammed reports that the EU may be set to reduce its banana tariff
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ArticleNZ apples arrive in Antwerp
The first volumes of New Zealand apples have reportedly reached the port of Antwerp in Belgium
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ArticleService restructuring for Hamburg Süd
The German group has revealed that it is altering its Europe-Australia/New Zealand Trident Service
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ArticlePesticides fail European organic test
Nearly half of the pesticides listed for use for organic farming have failed the EU's new safety evaluations
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ArticleFreshfel praises EC on School Fruit Scheme
The project could get underway in September in some countries after member states backed the European Commission's plans
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ArticleCooperatives well-placed to weather crisis
A meeting between cooperative banks has found that agri-cooperatives are beacons of stability in the present economic downturn
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ArticleEC completes pesticide safety review
Around 67 per cent of pesticides tested have failed to pass the harmonised EU safety assessment, with 70 substances removed from the market completely
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ArticleEU open to banana deal agreement
Latin American countries would have to end lawsuits and sign a fixed deal with Europe if banana import tariffs are to be cut
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Delhaize enjoys 2008 profit lift
The Belgian retailer is forecasting further growth this year following a successful 2008, which saw net profit increase
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ArticleBelgian veg struggles on German market
Exports of many Belgian vegetables to Germany have declined over the past year due to tough competition in Europe