All articles by Ed Bedington – Page 11
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ArticleFlowers need more emotion
Retailers need to get more emotional when it comes to flowers, Dutch experts said.
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Fairnando banana success
A German-based importer is having success across Europe with a Fairtrade organic banana.
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Spanish plum record
While it is not the largest of the Spanish regions, Extremadura is claiming the title of the world’s largest exporter of plums after last year’s season.
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Tomato producers' retail challenge
Tomato producers are keen to communicate with consumers, but are finding negotiating the right tactics with the multiple retailers more challenging.
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Crate innovations from Euro Pool
The latest innovations in crate technology were on offer from Euro Pool System at Fruit Logistica.
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Somerfield focuses on soft fruit
Somerfield is aiming to boost its soft-fruit sales with an increased focus on the category throughout the store and in promotional material.
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Eisberg dresses salads up
Salad supplier Eisberg is hoping to boost demand for its products with the launch of a range of complimentary dressings.
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ArticlePoland goes organic
Poland is set to play on its traditional agricultural strengths with the launch of a new organic range by leading exporters Nawrot.
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ArticleWinter berries take off
A publicity campaign to promote soft fruit throughout the winter has got off to a stunning start, achieving more than £1.5 million’s worth of publicity in the first few months, organisers claimed.
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ArticleReport criticises crop spraying recommendations
A report on crop spraying and health risks has come under criticism from scientists.
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ArticleYour chance to quiz Don
Outspoken critic of the soft-fruit sector and celebrity gardener, Monty Don, has agreed to face questions from members of the industry.
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ArticleChicory win for Amcor
UK-based Amcor Flexibles, together with seven other companies, has won the 2005 Dutch Packaging Supply Chain Prize for a flow-wrapped 500g pack of fresh chicory.
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SA apples shaping up
The South African apple crop is about 10 per cent lighter in volume this year with sizes larger than usual.
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NZ move to produce 1m extra apples
Contrary to most reports from New Zealand, it would appear not all apple growers are grubbing up or reducing production - Turners & Growers have announced a move which could see production of an extra 1 million cartons of fruit.
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ArticleSpanish lemon crisis
The Spanish lemon sector is facing its deepest crisis in living memory, the director of sector body Ailimpo told FPJ.
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Capespan restructures
Capespan has shaken up its South African procurement operations, Capespan Exports.
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Herb deal for Sainsbury's
Israeli frozen herb specialist Dorot Garlic & Herbs has won a contract to supply Sainsbury’s.
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ArticleCooling temperatures hit soft fruit supply
Cool night temperatures across the eastern Mediterranean basin are slowing strawberry availability.
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Growers fears over rising energy costs
Farming leaders are warning of the increasing problems rising energy prices are causing for growers, particularly those producing protected crops.
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ArticleUK in force at Berlin
UK numbers at Fruit Logistica will increase again in 2006, as the annual Berlin show cements its position as the stand-out date in the international calendar.