Meldungen aus Europa – Page 3011
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The banana split
Costa Rica is facing a real challenge as UK retailers increasingly source from Fairtrade-registered suppliers. However, industry body Corbana believes Costa Rica has the point of difference to win over consumers. Samantha Lyster reports from the country
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Independent thinking
The biggest discussion north of the border at present is what it’ll all mean if Scotland votes for independence. David Burrows examines the pros and cons for the fresh produce industry
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Power rangers
Many in the fresh food industry have already embraced generating their own energy as costs continue to rise, but there is still more scope for businesses to switch to their own source of power, says Annie Bailey
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A renewable future
With a global drive to turn to environmentally sensitive farming techniques, an increasing number of growers are considering switching to renewable energy sources. Lisa Kjellsson profiles businesses that have taken the plunge
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Barfoots’ AD adventure
Barfoots of Botley has positioned itself at the forefront of energy efficiency with a number of new developments, writes Sue Scott
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Helicopter crash gives food for thought
When I walked out of Vauxhall station this morning wondering what to write in this week's column, I didn't expect to be
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Anna Soubry MP: More businesses should sign up to the government’s Responsibility Deal
Most of us know that eating our five daily portions of fruit and vegetables can help protect against serious health issues,
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Catchy slogans help sell the product
Over the years there have been numerous examples of catchphrases and slogans in the fresh produce aisle, taking "An Apple a
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UK championed at Fruit Logistica
The UK-based Commercial Horticultural Association (CHA), Potato Council and the Horticultural Development Company (HDC) have announced that they are collaborating with a newly expanded UK stand at Fruit Logistica this year.
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Sir Jim Paice to speak at FPJ Cambridge
Cambridge MP and former farming minister Sir Jim Paice is the latest big name to sign up to speak at the FPJ Cambridge conference on 7 March 2013.
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The Co-op strengthens executive food team
Following a like-for-like food sales increase of 2.2 per cent over the Christmas trading period, The Co-operative group has strengthened its executive team by creating four new roles.
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Fresh doubts cast over veg waste claims
Claims that up to 30 per cent of the UK’s vegetable crop is not harvested due to visual appearance have been blasted by a government advisor.
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Sales rise for German retail giant
Metro Group has announced its preliminary figures for the full-year of 2012, revealing an increase in sales of 1.2 per cent to €66.7bn, or growth of 0.8 per cent in local currency.
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EU citrus production expected to fall
A new report by the United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Foreign Agriculture Service (FAS) has forecast that EU citrus production will drop slightly during 2012/13, down to 5.6m tonnes.
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Striking workers could stall pear havest
Rural workers in Argentina are on strike just as the pear harvest gets under way.
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Public hearings to settle unrest in South Africa
The South African Department of Labour has announced public hearings across the Western Cape this week in a review of farm workers’ minimum wages as unrest surged again in the troubled region.
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Rabobank: "industry must look east for growth"
A new report from Rabobank suggests that the fresh produce sector should look to the new EU member states for growth when CAP reforms come into effect in January next year.
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Aid package disappoints Canadian growers
Apple growers in the Canadian province of Ontario are dismayed that their federal and provincial governments have rejected their application for disaster relief funding.
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Helicopter crash causes market evacuation
New Covent Garden Flower Market was evacuated and one person was taken to hospital with minor injuries after a helicopter crash on Wednesday morning.
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Tesco to stock sweet lemon variety
Retail giant Tesco has claimed another fresh produce first after revealing it plans to stock Meyer, a sweet lemon variety, in around 400 of its stores in the UK.