Meldungen aus Europa – Page 3488
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ArticleGrowers warned to guard intellectual property
Growers are becoming increasingly vulnerable in holding commercially sensitive material as competition becomes tough and they are forced to innovate to stay profitable, according to one specialist lawyer.
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ArticleSainsbury's sees modest growth
Sainsbury's recorded modest growth in like-for-like sales in its fourth quarter and full year results for 2010, during what it described as a “tough consumer environment”.
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ArticleThe credit conundrum
As political events and natural disasters threaten to undermine the confidence of the financial sector, Michael Barker asks whether it will become even more difficult for the fresh produce industry to gain trade credit in future
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ArticleHome-grown hopes
A cold winter has presented a challenge to growers, but now spring is here and light levels have picked up, the main tomato, cucumber and pepper crops are on their way. Elizabeth O’Keefe takes a look at the season and considers the future of the home-grown sector
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ArticleExotics face tough time as pricing hits demand
The exotics sector is suffering from a combination of oversupply and a sales slowdown while prices continue to increase. Alex Lawson looks at the how the various lines are coping and the effects of supermarket promotions on wholesale prices
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Imported packs raise the bar on grower information
I have always agreed with researchers who find consumers would like more detail on packs. The latest example of such
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New ERP report highlights interesting trends
The independent US-based Panorama Consulting Group is an authoritative source of information on the global ERP market. It
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BDM scheme has real national potential
It’s good to see the government is taking an interest in maintaining and even expanding London’s business
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ArticlePaul Clüver retires from Fyffes board
Paul Clüver will be standing down as a non-executive director at Fyffes from 30 April.
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ArticleWholesale boost as DEFRA considers BDM expansion
The London wholesale trade has stepped up pressure on the government to roll out a pioneering scheme nationwide.
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ArticleNo Australian grapefruit for Japan
The former Rewards red grapefruit orchard in Western Australia will not export fruit to Japan this year following quality concerns
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ArticleSingapore widens block on Japanese imports
Singapore has extended a ban on Japanese food imports to new areas following detections of radioactive contaminants in four vegetable samples
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ArticleJapanese leek imports decline
Japanese leek imports have steadily declined as consumers reject Chinese imports, but other suppliers have not taken up the slack
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ArticleRewe plots Romanian growth
Retailer is planning to introduce 20 new Penny stores to the Romanian market in 2011
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ArticleWalmart establishes eastern HQ
Based in Atlanta, the new headquarters will manage nearly 1,600 Walmart stores in 20 states across the eastern US
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Cirad begins training initiative
French agronomy research centre Cirad will start a new training programme as part of the EU-funded Edes initiative to enhance food safety in exports from ACP countries.
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ArticlePort of Huelva to invest in fruit terminal
Southern Spanish port makes €35m in proposed new fruit terminal and invites sector to contribute
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ArticleEnzafruit gains IFS Logistic
The topfruit grower and marketer has won IFS Logistic certification, hailed by the company as a "great achievement"
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ArticleDole unveils US health campaign
Reboot Your Life… with Dole! aims to bring the benefits and versatility of fruits and vegetables to consumers nationwide
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ArticleAconex declared bankrupt
Chilean court formally declares Chilean fresh fruit grower-exporter Exportadora Aconex as bankrupt