Meldungen aus Europa – Page 3004
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Potato Council expects grower numbers to fall
The number of potato growers in Britain could fall below 2,000 this year. This marks a “staggering decline” from 16,000 growers just 20 years ago.
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Horse meat scandal 'could increase F&V sales'
One high street retailer has predicted that the horse meat scandal could result in greater sales of fruit and vegetables.
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Yaxley takes London MD role at Tesco
Andrew Yaxley has been appointed as Tesco’s newly created managing director for London.
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The Greenery launches convenient asparagus
In the Netherlands, The Greenery has announced the launch of a new ready-to-steam asparagus product that can be conveniently prepared in the microwave.
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Monaghan hits back at Prime Champ allegations
Monaghan Mushrooms has denied claims that Asda mushroom supplier Prime Champ has been involved in the exploitation of its workforce.
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Riverford results reflect upturn in veg box market
Organic producer and box-scheme retailer Riverford Organic Farms has seen turnover and profits climb in its latest financial report, mirroring the general upturn in the wider box-scheme market
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EWT revamps business following trading loss
Top-fruit grower, packer and supplier Empire World Trade (EWT) is bouncing back from a “very tough year” which saw it post a loss for the 12 months to 28 April 2012 of £174,000 after tax.
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Florette's 'Feelgood' fleet
Florette has upgraded its logistics fleet with the addition of more efficient trailers.
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Fairtrade boost for flowers
A report by the Center for Evaluation (CEval) published in the UK for Valentine’s Day by the Fairtrade Foundation shows that Fairtrade has boosted rural development in the flower sector.
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Pom Wonderful outlines UK push
Pom Wonderful, the 100 per cent Californian pomegranate juice, is set to hit UK television screens during March and April with a £1.2m (€1.42m) advertising campaign.
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Busy Fruit Logistica for Bayer CropScience
Bayer CropScience is using the Fruit Logistica trade show in Berlin to showcase business initiatives from its Food Chain Partnership programme with new associates from South America.
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New name for IPL
Asda has renamed International Produce, its direct sourcing division, in a move that reflects its growing business outside of fruit and veg.
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Scott Farms launches crisps range
Sweet potato producer Scott Farms International unveiled more plans for its new range of premium-end sweet potato 'chips', which are a 'game-changer' for the UK snacks market according to CEO Stan Smith.
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New horticulture jobs for UK workers
Two hundred new jobs are being created for UK workers in an innovative horticulture industry pilot programme.
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Sirane sizzles with new BBQ range
Packaging firm Sirane revealed its new fruit and vegetable BBQ bags at this week's Fruit Logistica.
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Views wanted to shape new labelling system
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has launched a consultation process that seeks views on what the new front of pack nutritional labelling system for food should look like.
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NFU challenges minister on flooding
NFU horticulture board chair Sarah Dawson is calling on government to take greater action on flooding.
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Virus helps scientists in disease fight
Natural warfare between a virus and a Pseudomonas bacterium is helping scientists learn about the ability of the bacterium to kill rocket, broccoli, and several other cruciferous vegetables.
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Innovation success for Staay Group
The Staay Food Group has won the 2013 Fruit Logistica Innovation Award, with UK product Flower Sprouts coming in third.
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Mr Fruitness's 10 recipes of success
Tights-clad fresh produce superhero Mr Fruitness has been at Fruit Logistica in Berlin this week emphasising the taste credentials of fruit and veg.