Europe news archive – Page 307
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ArticleEarly start for Brazilian table grape deal
Increased demand is prompting table grapes from Brazil to become available on the European market from the start of October
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ArticleSales up at Total Produce
Total Produce chairman Carl McCann has lauded the group’s “strong performance” for the first six months of the year.
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ArticleFairtrade benefits from producer input
According to Fairtrade International, it is the close partnership with producers that has brought Fairtrade global success
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ArticleEurope looks to sell more fruit in Asia
Companies from EU and eastern Mediterranean present in greater number at this year's Asia Fruit Logistica in Hong Kong
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ArticleHigh expectations for Joya
After an impressive first season, apple brand Joya plans to build on its initial success to expands its presence
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ArticleFighting to make fruit fun
Seasons may come and go, but I've now come to appreciate the Olympic games – and its message of 'faster, higher, stronger' – are very much for life. Our business may be all about quality, availability and price, but it also has to be fun
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ArticleBoost for European cherry production
This month saw the signing of an action designed to facilitate scientific collaboration and networking on European cherries
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ArticleICOP 2012 marks 20 years of GFA
Annual conference for European producer organisations set to reconvene in Brussels on 20-21 November
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ArticleSerbia blueberry exports top US$1m
Country's relatively young blueberry export sector has seen exports to EU and Russia more than double in past six years
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ArticleEuropean container imports slide
Volumes from regions such as Asia and North America are well down on the same period last year
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ArticleNew rules coming for sprouted seeds
The European Commission is set to table specific rules to ensure the safety of seeds and sprouted seed production
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ArticleEurope's apple and pear crops down
Apple volumes to fall below 10m tonnes for only third time in past decade, while pear forecast is smallest for 15 years
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ArticleEuropean apple crop 'below 10m tonnes'
Early indications point to significant fall in production across number of European countries following spring frosts
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ArticleDole Europe appoints new quality manager
Thomas Landwehr said to bring wealth of experience of dealing with technical and quality issues around Latin American produce
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ArticleAirfreight rates on the slide
Latest Drewry report shows that average rates on key trade lanes have fallen to lowest point for three years
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ArticleDutch apple and pear crop down by third
Productschap Tuinbouw publishes forecast suggesting major downturn in Dutch topfruit production due to recent frost
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ArticleGood weather boosts melon demand
Retail and wholesale prices reportedly strong across Europe as hot, sunny conditions keep consumer demand high
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ArticleTopsy turvy deal for Brazilian mangoes
Exports to the US market are likely to rise in 2012, while sendings to Europe have already fallen short of the mark
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ArticleBelgian apple and pear crop shrinks
Key northern European topfruit producer forecasts sharp downturn in apple output as well as major drop in pear supply
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ArticleFruitmasters auctions first new apples
Company sells first batch of apples for €23 per kilo, with the proceeds being donated to a Dutch children's cancer charity