Meldungen aus Europa – Page 3415
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ArticleOcado boosts capacity after breaking into profit
Ocado has reported a £200,000 pre-tax profit for the six months to 15 May, the online grocer’s first move into the black in its 10-year history.
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ArticleEarly start for France
Running alongside both the British soft-fruit season and Spain and Italy’s stonefruit offer, the French summer fruits campaign provides consistent supply and quality that keeps UK consumers topped up with this coveted fruit during the summer months. Elizabeth O’Keefe and Tom Joyce take a look at how an early spring across western Europe has made for an unusual season
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ArticleA new audience for micro herbs
In the third article in the Day in the Life series, Elizabeth O’Keefe walks in Integrow’s Simon Coles’ footsteps as VHB’s innovative partnership with Evesham-based Westland Nurseries gets their joint brand, WOW! micro leaf, onto the buyers’ walk
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More crop per drop
For many industry observers, water is the single biggest issue facing horticultural producers today. David Burrows evaluates how the industry is reacting to the situation
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ArticleCitrus fights for basket space at challenging time of year
Price increases on larger fruit have put some growth into the citrus category, but in the past quarter it has also proved a challenge to get consumers buying the fruit. Kathy Hammond reports on the latest state of play in the citrus market
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Clear and concise advice crucial in E.coli case
Last week I was in Brussels, making the case for compensation for all businesses in the supply chain that have been affected
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ArticleAnna Sbuttoni: Good PR can shake off the stigma of imported fruit
The race for the first English apples is on, supermarkets are now stocking 100 per cent British strawberries and the
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Retailers find new ways of marketing traditional lines
Most fruit growers agree that cherries are the ultimate impulse buy, and Tesco has obviously been listening. The fruit is no
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Unite should actively engage with industry
I’ve heard it said that these days you either have to be incredibly good at one thing or offer as wide a range as
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ArticleDemonstrators call for Agrexco rescue cash
Some 300 workers from Israeli exporter Agrexco have demonstrated in Jerusalem demanding that the government injects around €15 million in rescue capital as the firm grapples with mounting losses and debts.
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ArticleUnite plans labour assault on fresh produce industry
Trade union Unite is planning a major campaign of action to change labour practices in the entire fresh produce industry, freshinfo has learnt.
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ArticleBenguet vegetables aim for Korea
Philippine farmers are hoping to gain access to the South Korean market for their organic vegetables
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ArticleIndia announces global port business
India’s government has announced plans to establish a global port operating business to secure space for its growing trade
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ArticleCitrus growers support US youth soccer
With the South African citrus marketing season in the US well underway, growers continue to support US youth soccer development
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ArticleCarrefour prioritises French produce
During this tough period for vegetable sales, the French retailer has elected to throw its weight behind domestic produce
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ArticleNicaragua enjoys agricultural revival
Exports to the US in particular are rebounding, including melons, watermelons and potatoes
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ArticleChiquita begins to refinance debt
Chiquita Brands International has announced that it has started refinancing a portion of its existing debt, including the company’s 8.875 per cent senior notes.
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ArticleSainsbury’s makes new online appointments
UK grocery retailer announces two major appointments to online sales team
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ArticleZespri delivers sustainability update
New Zealand kiwifruit marketer has researched its sustainability, but is still to enhance its business in key areas