Meldungen aus Europa – Page 3744
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ArticleNew Smithfield traders turn out for catering show
Traders and representatives from New Smithfield Wholesale Market were out in force at hospitality trade exhibition Northern Restaurant & Bar 2010 this week.
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Recovery: too strong a word for organics?
The organics industry must be scratching its head wondering where on earth it went wrong in the last 12 months.After a
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New ideas taking root as summer products appear
It is amazing just how fast any new ideas literally take root. Following my discovery of grow-your-own salads at Tesco in last
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ArticleSunshine falls on prepared produce sector at last
The burst of good weather this spring combined with a slight uplift in the economy has given the prepared fruit and vegetable sector a much-needed boost. Elizabeth O’Keefe finds the industry optimistic for an uplift in sales, with consumers reaching for convenience as summer nears
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ArticleOne potato, two potato... Albert Bartlett builds on Re:fresh triumph
When Albert Bartlett scooped the Fresh Produce Consortium (FPC) Packer of the Year gong at Re:fresh 2009, judges praised the Scottish potato firm’s “innovative day-to-day business practices” and “environmental principles”. And in the last 12 months, the company has gone from strength to strength, with the consolidation of its recently constructed packhouse in Jersey, two new varieties due to be unveiled to the public this autumn and some high-profile TV advertising campaigns ensuring the firm’s Rooster potato brand is steadily becoming a household name. Laura Gould visited Bartlett’s main site in Airdrie to find out what makes the potato packer tick
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ArticleThe packaging conundrum
Shrink-wrapped cucumbers, four-packs of apples and bagged bananas are just some of the fresh produce lines regularly hauled into the headlines as part of the ongoing debate on packaging. Suppliers have been quick to point out that packaging protects fresh produce as it moves through the supply chain, increasing shelf life and reducing waste. But just last month, the major food players committed to cutting the carbon footprint of packaging as part of the second phase of the Courtauld Commitment. Here, Anna Sbuttoni looks at what is next for fresh produce packaging
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ArticleTrade hits out at Birds Eye claims
The fresh produce industry has spoken out to counter the findings of a study from Birds Eye Field Fresh that claims consumers are not reaping the benefits of 5 A DAY if they concentrate on eating fresh rather than frozen produce.
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ArticleSoldiers hired after Jersey potato crime spree
Jersey Royal growers have hired ex-soldiers to guard a valuable crop of newly developed gourmet potatoes that is being targeted by thieves.
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EU fruit imports in dramatic slump
Fresh fruit imports into the EU last year fell significantly in both volume and value terms, trade body Freshfel Europe has confirmed.
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Boycott heads up WFU meet
Rosie Boycott, London Mayor Boris Johnson's principal food adviser, will attend the meeting of the London branch of Women’s Food & Farming (WFU) taking place on 20 April.
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Weis Markets records growth
Greater efficiencies and improved execution drove US food retailer’s profitability in the first quarter
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ArticleSouth Africa back in brands game
The FIFA World Cup will play a vital role in supporting a series of brand promotions being rolled out for South African fresh fruit in Europe
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ArticlePMA discussions head for Latin America
Fresh Connections event scheduled for Mexico and Guatemala will outline the latest trends to industry members
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ArticlePriorities dictate US purchase decisions
Value, health and simple meal solutions shaped US consumers’ food shopping choices last year, says new report
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ArticleBharti-Walmart looks to expand
Bharti-Walmart has laid out plans to grow its presence in India, and has argued for direct foreign investment in retail
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ArticleNew lawsuit taken against Chiquita
Multinational facing new claims by Colombians over involvement in payments to right-wing paramilitaries
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ArticleHarvestMark welcomes new alliances
Partnerships with leading packaging and labelling experts from the US, Mexico, and Asia to widen HarvestMark traceability solution availability
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ArticleNatural & Organic declared success
London’s Olympia buzzed with activity over 11-12 April as more than 8,000 people gathered to attend Natural & Organic Products Europe 2010.
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ArticleSirane adds to packaging team
Packaging solutions group appoints Johanna Makinen to operate as part of its food operations