Meldungen aus Europa – Page 2994
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Port strike in Chile creates fruit disruption
The strike at the Chilean Port of San Antonio is continuing to cause serious headaches for the country’s fruit export trade, according to local news reports.
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Argentina seeks divine intervention
These are strange times for Argentinaand its controversial government, whose attempts to support the domestic market have alienated many importers and exporters. Michael Barker analyses the impact on the fresh produce trade
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Not just for summer
Melons have proved to be a hit through winter thanks to their popularity in both snack and whole fruit sections. Samantha Lyster reports
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Paul Hardy: How research into failing companies made us adapt our fresh produce business technology
Everybody likes to learn about successful businesses, but there never seems to be the same enthusiasm to discuss the subject
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Barfoots of Botley makes asparagus investment
Barfoots of Botley has announced a major investment to help extend asparagus shelf life.
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Alan Bartlett in solar-panel record
Alan Bartlett & Sons (Chatteris) Ltd has installed what is thought to be the UK’s largest privately owned, roof-mounted solar-panel system for self-use.
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Dr Jim Monaghan: Water, water everywhere, but we need to be careful for the days when it’s not there
We have had a very dry one, then a very wet one. Most farmers and growers are wondering what sort of summer we will get this
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Navigating the rain and snow
Weather conditions in the UK and beyond continue to challenge the vegetable supply chain, but retailsales are just about holding up
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Right Guy for the job
Guy Poskitt has been elected acting chairman of the NFU Horticulture & Potatoes Board as Sarah Dawson takes some time off to have a baby. Kathy Hammond finds out what his priorities are
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Some like it hot in the fresh produce aisle
Life is full of surprises on the produce counter. There's nothing new about radish, but the description "French
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King of Covent Garden
A veteran of British wholesale and recent MBE honourary for services to catering, it’s fair to say that Peter Fowler is part of the DNA of New Covent Garden Market. Thomas Hobbs and Sophie Gore Browne caught up with him to find out how British wholesale has changed over the years
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Great Scot
Scotland is one of the most important food-growing areas in Europe, especially for potatoes. But there is more to this land than tatties. Samantha Lyster reports
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Greenery waits on legal action decision
Dutch fresh produce marketer The Greenery says it will wait before deciding whether or not to take further legal action against rival company Hillfresh International, the company run by three of its former senior executives, after it suffered a fresh setback in its attempt to claim compensation for their departure, Eurofruit reports.
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Wintry weather set to cause delays to supply
The cold and snowy weather which has persisted throughout March is expected to cause seasonal delays to some of the UK’s most important crops.
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New website marks transition for Greenvale
Potato grower Greenvale AP has relaunched its corporate website in a move it says will mark its transition into a “fully intergrated” consumer goods business.
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DEFRA dismisses neonicotinoids threat
DEFRA has insisted that neonicotinoids pose a 'low risk' towards the health of bees after completing its assessment into the controversial insecticides.
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FPJ continues to move with the times
hen Newsweek announced last year that it was ceasing to publish a print edition and was switching entirely to digital, it
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Chris Redfern: Cyprus proposals make the best of a bad situation
Another week, another solution to the bailout of Cyprus. The previous one foundered after the Cypriot government failed to
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Bi-lateral tomato group meets for the first time
Last week grower and government representatives from Morocco and Spain held the inaugural meeting of the Hispano-Morrocan working group on tomatoes.
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121 produce firms face acquisition threat
More than 120 fresh produce businesses could be set for takeovers this year, according to Plimsoll Publishing.