Meldungen aus Europa – Page 3472
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ArticleIndia suffers Alphonso mango shortage
A severe shortfall in production of India’s favourite mango variety has seen domestic prices double and crimped exports
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ArticleDutch hit glass ceiling
Construction of new glasshouses in the Netherlands reached an all-time low last year but the Dutch are confident they will retain fresh produce market share.
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ArticleStrong start for Port of Antwerp
Container segment enjoys its best-ever first quarter as Antwerp demonstrates it has put the downturn firmly behind it
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ArticleProtofanousi to target China
The Greek kiwifruit exporter has gained access to the Chinese market and plans to commence exports at the end of the year
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Mango import volume slides
US arrivals from Mexico alone fell by 19 per cent during the week ended 9 April, according to new figures
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ArticleCarrefour reports encouraging growth
Bolstered by a strong performance in emerging markets, the French retailer has recorded good sales growth for the first quarter of 2011
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ArticleRates reap what markets sow
As two of the Southern Hemisphere’s major apple export seasons got into full swing in March, currency rates continued to be shaped by global financial trends
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ArticleUse Foresight: What is the future of farming?
A food revolution is needed if the world is to feed the nine billion mouths that are forecast for 2050. Anna Sbuttoni reports on responses to the Foresight report, its blueprint for changing a “broken” food system and the push to move it up the political agenda
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ArticleSeeds of change
The Republic of Ireland is the land of the plenty when it comes to fresh produce, with potatoes, mushrooms, strawberries, carrots and leafy salads being produced in abundance. But as the younger generation of entrepreneurs and long-running traditional firms strive to take the industry forward with innovative marketing and product development, issues such as aggressive tactics, economic unrest and rising costs are proving a challenge. Elizabeth O’Keefe reports from the leading growing area of North County Dublin.
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ArticleSupplies stable as southern hemisphere season kicks off
The relatively comfortable switchover between northern and southern hemisphere supplies has left the top-fruit game in good shape, despite ongoing issues with exchange rates and sources snubbing the UK in favour of newer markets. Alex Lawson reports
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Special offers on organics to help boost retail sales
Organics sales are still going through a tough time based on the Soil Association report published last week, although Tesco
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Organics needs a no-frills message to boost sales
There is no argument about the fact that organic fruit and vegetables have moved from being a niche market to a mainstream
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Liveries and guilds meet for annual religious service
On 1 April the 69th service of the United Guilds of the City of London was held at St Paul’s Cathedral. It is the only
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Constant promotions under the microscope
How do you change perceptions and convince shoppers to pay more for food at a time of economic hardship?That was the
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NFU anger over adjudicator wait
The NFU is becoming frustrated as the wait for a groceries adjudicator continues with “excessive risk and unexpected
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ArticleFreshfel challenges price perceptions
Consumer perceptions that fresh produce is expensive are not a true reflection of the marketplace and must be challenged by the industry, Freshfel has claimed.
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ArticleKuehne & Nagel hails chief executive
Reinhard Lange has been recognised by the Swiss logistics group for 40 years of loyal service
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ArticleApple imports on the slide in Russia
A year-on-year import volume dip of 7.3 per cent has been noted by market analyst Fruit-Inform Project for January and February 2011
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ArticleJune Choi joins Sooil
The experienced produce trader has left Korea’s largest fruit import company Jinwon Trading to join competitor Sooil Commerce
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Article"No decision" on T&G kiwifruit exports
Company's recent talks with New Zealand industry regulator Kiwifruit New Zealand have reached an impasse, it has emerged