Meldungen aus Europa – Page 3695
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ArticleExodus tipped for NZ produce growers
A New Zealand horticultural expert has tipped many growers will leave the industry if prices in the country don’t improve
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Anderson is first woman in office at the Company
Jane Anderson, the daughter of past master Michael Sykes, has become the first woman in modern times to be appointed to office
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ArticleNew season strife as battle lines drawn on potatoes
Shoppers have begun moving away from the potato category at a time when production and market conditions have set high hurdles for the supply base. That has made it one of the toughest seasons in recent years, as Anna Sbuttoni reports
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ArticleNorthern Ireland holds its own with story of provenance
Staring into the face of adversity, the fresh produce industry in Northern Ireland has had to diversify by offering added value to survive various issues such as funding cuts, competition from overseas and margin squeezes. Elizabeth O’Keefe visits the region for FPJ’s ongoing series of regional reports around the UK
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ArticleRain causes pain but suppliers are upbeat for cherry season
The weather has caused problems to growers in the key producing regions, but as Doris Lee Butterworth finds out, optimism is still high for the season
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ArticlePeruvian push for avocado advance
A boom in avocado growing across the globe has seen volumes increase worldwide and a rise in the popularity of this exotic line. To meet this, growers and suppliers are looking to boost consumption and bring the product firmly into the mainstream. Peruvian Hass avocado growers have co-ordinated a campaign to address the situation and support the product in Europe. Alex Lawson travelled to the South American country to find out more
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Heston brings a flavour of South Africa to Waitrose
Full marks to Waitrose for continuing its TV campaign, featuring new recruit Heston Blumenthal driving around South Africa,
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Red light shown to European labelling proposals
Members of the European Parliament have overwhelmingly voted against plans to introduce a compulsory system of colour-coded, 'traffic light' labelling on food packs despite pressure from consumer groups.
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ArticleFlandria unveils new campaign
Flandria has revealed its new promotional campaign, designed to make Belgian consumers actively seek out Flandria-branded fresh produce
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Few stand to gain from air tax reform
The subject of airfreight always stirs up emotion. Almost as much, in fact, as the subject of tax.Put the two together and
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Wilson's Country in Albert Bartlett deal
Northern Irish potato grower and packer Wilson’s Country has signed a deal with Albert Bartlett to pack the Rooster brand for distribution in Northern Ireland.
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ArticleAmbassadors used to attack potato slump
The Potato Council has unveiled a team of 10 “potato ambassadors” as the latest weapon in its arsenal as it looks to combat falling sales.
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ArticleAirfreight fears over tax threat
The cost of importing fresh produce by air could be about to rise if new government air tax proposals become a reality, freight experts are warning.
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ArticleContainer shortage bad news for Asia
An unexpectedly strong rebound in global shipping demand could lead to a container shortage in coming months
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ArticleCalifornia berries promote tennis
California Giant Berry Farms will be supplying the strawberries for a new event to promote Wimbledon in New York
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ArticleChiquita Hellas supports sporting initiatives
Company’s Greek subsidiary hands out thousands of free bananas at sports events and social schemes
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ArticleChiquita makes healthy start to summer
Chiquita Hellas subsidiary holds summer parties in three Greek cities, encouraging consumers to include bananas in their diet
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Compass gains Red Tractor mark
Compass Group UK & Ireland’s Meet the Grower range has gained the Red Tractor kite-mark.
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ArticleDel Monte launches health campaign
Massive marketing initiative set to "jumpstart healthy lifestyle" with promotions across range of in-store, mobile and social media
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ArticlePolish exports set to slump after floods
Cherry, strawberry and apple crop reported as damaged by widespread floods in central and southern regions of Poland