Meldungen aus Europa – Page 3022
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Appeal for calm following violence in South Africa
Gerrit van Rensburg, farm minister for the Western Cape pro- vincial government in South Africa has called for calm in the province following violent protests at farms in the Hex Valley last week and warned that such action threatens the future of fruit production.
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Sainsbury's unveils convenience plans
UK retailer Sainsbury's has announced plans to further increase its convenience operation over the next three years, leading to the creation of some 10,000 jobs in the country.
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Chris Redfern: Don’t panic Captain Mainwaring!
Investors had at least three things to worry about: Greece and peripheral Euroland, the US fiscal cliff and Japan's
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Florette secures deal for Bakkavör units
Agrial, the French cooperative which owns fresh salad and vegetable brand Florette, has reached a formal deal to purchase the French and Spanish divisions of Iceland-based prepared foods supplier Bakkavör Group for a cash sum of €33m.
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Customer education is helping to sell veg
The demand for more information to educate and tempt consumers to buy veg seems to be spilling out on the shelves. Tesco, in
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Prepared sales hold their own
Prepared produce has been one of the most resilient categories in the recession as shoppers look for products that are convenient and fit in with their routine
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Upping the retail stakes
For years regarded as soulless sheds selling dry, imported goods, discounters are now matching grocery share increase with new commitments to fresh produce. Thomas Hobbs reports
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The pace of change
Produce World has navigated a difficult path with the challenge of integrating Marshalls and this year’s weather hammering brassica production. However, as farming director Jason Burgess tells Samantha Lyster, the business is focusing on the future with the help of fresh faces
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Brand Valencia
Valencian growers are realising the importance of protecting their crops and brands to give them a point of difference in a crowded market. Lisa Kjellsson reports
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Fears grow over projected EC budget cuts
Concerns have been raised within the European fresh produce business that proposals tabled by European Council president Herman Van Rompuy will adversely affect the competitiveness of several major fruit and vegetable suppliers within the EU.
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Tesco backs Thai export growth
The world's third-largest grocer Tesco has underlined its commitment to Thailand's fresh produce export trade by targeting Thai exports worth Bt15bn in 2013 through its Tesco Lotus division and promising to promote Thai products to customers at more than 6,500 Tesco stores in Europe, Asia and the US.
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Farmers' body calls for EU ombudsman
Copa-Cogeca is calling for the establishment of an independent European Food Trading Agency to act as an ombudsman and police the food sector.
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Iceland plans fresh produce drive
Iceland has exclusively told the FPJ that it is looking to work with new producers, packers and growers as part of its strategy to increase sales of fruit and vegetables.
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FPC blasts confusing 5 A DAY claims
The Fresh Produce Consortium has slated the Department of Health’s latest rollout of its responsibility pledge to improve the nation’s diet.
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Times are changing in the discount sector
There is not a day goes by without a story on how the recession is biting at food budgets, with those on low incomes hit the
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Liz Bowles: With limited production resources, it is time for farmers to look at new ways of growing
As we enter a brave new world for vegetable production, I believe UK farmers should seriously consider vertical growing. It
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Red-fleshed apples face consumer battle
Red-fleshed apple varieties are strong in health-giving properties but consumer education is required to break down their negative image, researchers have said.
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Belgians rebrand 'forgotten vegetables'
The Malines auctions in Belgium have started selling an extensive range of “forgotten vegetables” under the Bel'Orta label.
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South Africans launch ethical standard
The fruit industry in South Africa has come together to launch the Sustainability Initiative of South Africa (SIZA) to boost the improvement of working conditions on farms throughout the country.
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Total Produce rescues UK supplier
European fresh produce giant Total Produce has acquired Burtons Go Bananas, a supplier of fresh fruit and vegetables to the UK catering trade, it has emerged.