All Convenience articles – Page 68
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ArticleProfit down at Bakkavör
A fall in consumer confidence, poor weather and higher costs have all hit the Icelandic fresh prepared produce specialist during the third quarter
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ArticleSpeciality juice will ride storm
The credit crunch may be the opportunity organic speciality drinks have been waiting for, according to Gabriel David, managing director of Luscombe Organic Drinks.
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Spanish fresh-cut market grows
The first eight months of the year have seen the market increase by 6 per cent, according to AFHORLA
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ArticleChiquita Italia unveils fresh-cut plans
Launch of Frullati drinks range marks "first step" in development of new market, says Maurizio Pisani
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ArticlePomegreat launches a first for juice industry
The UK’s number one pomegranate juice brand Pomegreat is putting £1.2 million behind the launch of two new chilled juices.
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ArticleFlorette mixes up its salad offering
In order to counter the recent drop in sales of mixed salads, French fresh-cut specialist Florette is launching a brand new range, dubbed Etonnamment
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Pure Pacific looks to Optyx technology
The organic fresh-cut specialist has opted to implement Key Technology's latest laser sorter
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ArticleCoca-Cola to buy China juice maker
The world's largest soft drinks maker has offered US$2.4bn in cash to buy China Huiyuan Juice Group as it bids to foray into China's untapped pure-juice sector
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ArticleFPC hits back at salad health worries
Claims that an increase in the consumption of prepared salads will lead to more cases of food poisoning have been refuted
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Bakkavör aims for major sales growth
Organic expansion and acquisitions will underpin sales increase over next five years, says chief executive
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ArticleThe Greenery trials new veg packs
Dutch Vegetable Selection convenience range aims to boost sales of whole-head, locally grown produce among young couples
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ArticleFDA approves salad irradiation in the US
Iceberg lettuce and fresh spinach can now be subjected to higher doses of irradiation to control bacteria
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ArticleFresh-cut sales soar in Spain
Spanish fresh cut sales have experienced strong sales growth during the first half of 2008, new figures have revealed
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Turnover boost for Bonduelle
Bonduelle’s acquisition last year of Aliments Carrière has enabled the company to overcome Europe’s economic slowdown
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Fruit juices could reduce drug effects
Fruit juices including grapefruit, orange and apple can dramatically reduce the effectiveness of heart and cancer drugs, say Canadian researchers.
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ArticleEasy-peel Navel project begins to pay off
Exporter of Australian easy-peel Navel introduced in the UK this week says launch represents once in a lifetime opportunity
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ArticleMMG trials Australian easy-peel orange
The UK citrus importer is planning a one-month trial of the Navel in Sainsbury's stores across the country
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Juice firm snapped up by Irn-Bru
Irn-Bru manufacturer AG Barr has purchased a tropical juice company for nearly £60 million, The Times has reported.
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ArticlePrepared sector quashes credit crunch effect
With media reports speculating that the credit crunch is having an effect on eating habits in the UK, the prepared fruit and vegetable sector is a likely casualty. But all may not be what it seems. Elizabeth O’Keefe investigates.
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Costs hit Bakkavör's profitability
Soaring prices of raw materials and utilities, the strength of the euro against the British pound and a downturn in consumer confidence have all attributed to a drop in H1 profit