Meldungen aus Europa – Page 3608
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ArticleAnecoop confirms new managing director
Joan Mir assumes post of managing director replacing outgoing José María Planells
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ArticleFresh produce standards evolve to make life simpler
As GlobalGAP launches its new version of accreditation and the Red Tractor UK assurance standard celebrates reaching £10 billion worth of products in the market, the main goal is to keep up the momentum and make assured produce even more user-friendly for producers. Elizabeth O’Keefe discusses what is next for assurance schemes
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ArticleAirfreight industry takes off after a turbulent year
It has been a colourful 12 months for those who rely on flying fresh produce into the UK, with rising prices, strikes and a tax rethink topped off with a natural disaster in the shape of the Iceland volcanic ash cloud that famously grounded the sector back in April. Anna Sbuttoni asks what’s next for this fast-moving business
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ArticleOptimism up as citrus sales overperform
Stability has been restored to the citrus category, with South Africa rounding off a good season ahead of the switch to the northern hemisphere. Anna Sbuttoni reports on a market that for now is growing ahead of the rest of the fruit offer
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Retailers look for the novel to stand out in the crowd
Every retailer wants to stand out from the crowd and there is no harm in that. To cement this concept in shoppers’
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Zespri targets increased sales in the UK’s kiwifruit market
Carol Ward is director for corporate and grower services at Zespri. She joined the New Zealand kiwifruit marketer in April 2002 as the global marketing manager for Zespri Gold, after two years of involvement with Kiwifruit New Zealand and Kiwifruit Growers Incorporated (KGI). She has also held roles at Zespri as planning and supply manager and is acting director of branding and marketing. She talks to FPJ about the contentious single-desk issue, new varieties, the future of the UK market and direct sourcing
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Reduced audit burden is to be welcomed
It’s good to see GlobalGAP responding to grower concerns over the burden of audits by offering the carrot of reduced
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ArticleRed spud hits Tesco
Hot on the heels of its purple potato, Albert Bartlett has launched its red and cream Apache potato into Tesco.
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UK produce consumption falls
It has been revealed that fruit and veg consumption is actually falling and it could be quarter of a century until the UK achieves a 5 A DAY goal, according to new information.
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ArticleMajor change made to GlobalGAP
Growers will get the reduced audit burden many have been craving under new GlobalGAP standards unveiled this week.
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ArticleChina poised to import Belgian pears
Direct shipments expected to get underway during next few weeks as government leaders rubber-stamp trade agreement in Brussels
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ArticleAPL named Asia’s best container line
APL has been presented with Lloyd’s List Asia’s ‘Asian Container Shipping Line of the Year” for the third year
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ArticleHortyfruta drops Lola name after ruling
Andalusian organisation forced to withdraw name Lola from fresh produce brand after complaint from Italian importer
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ArticleEU countries working on market access
Fresh produce industry officials from six member states revealed to be pooling their efforts towards removing barriers to trade
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ArticleNew packaging for Brazilian papayas
Brazilian papaya producers have developed a new engaging packing scheme to help draw children towards the healthy product.
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NZ kiwifruit firms declare merger deal
Two kiwifruit post-harvest firms in New Zealand have announced their merger to create a new, grower-owned supply co-operative.
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ArticleQuite a turnaround for Chile
Asia could very well dominate Chile's fresh produce export trade in future, but such a change will require exporters to transform their businesses so they can service its markets effectively
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ArticleTalking Heads | François Maes
Fruitnet.com talks to Special Fruit's managing director François Maes about his career so far and his thoughts on the fresh produce industry
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ArticleJohan Lindén to head up Dole Europe
Dole Germany general manager set to take on the role of president as company prepares to relocate its head office to Hamburg
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ArticleSpanish persimmons target North America
Growers are keen to expand their horizons with plans to ship a significant volume to the US and Canada this season