Meldungen aus Europa – Page 3767
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ArticleEcuador issues positive forecast
The world’s largest banana exporter is looking forward to another bumper supply year on the global market
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EU demands countries return cash
A total of €346.5 million (£305.2m) of EU farm money improperly spent by member states is being claimed back by the European Commission, with a significant chunk heading from the UK.
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ArticleMoody's pushes up Chiquita rating
Credit ratings agency boosts US fresh produce multinational's status to B2 from B3
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ArticlePBH receives funding boost
Taylor Farms to increase its contribution to foundation with US$250,000 pledge over the next five years
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ArticleCo-op sees profits surge
The Co-operative Group has recorded a huge jump in revenues, despite warning that the road ahead remains difficult for the retailer.
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ArticleTraining budgets set for increase
Research published by international food and grocery expert IGD has found that 80 per cent of food manufacturers and retailers expect to increase their training and development budget per head over the next 10 years.
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ArticleColorsfruit founder decides to jump ship
One of the founders of South African agri-business pioneers Colorsfruit, Riaan van Wyk, has quit the firm
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ArticleA convenient way of life
Fresh produce companies are targeting the convenience sector with gusto and considerable successes are being achieved. Doris Lee Butterworth reports
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ArticleThe female touch
The gender imbalance in fresh produce has long been a subject for discussion within the industry and recent comments from trade minister Lord Davies once again highlighted the lack of women at board level across UK business. Alex Lawson takes a look at how produce is tackling the issue
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ArticleSouth West industry comes into its own
A vast and rich region, the South West is known for its extended vegetable seasons, most noticeably in its many cauliflower, spring greens and potato fields. But its remote location and lack of sufficient distribution links have always proved a disadvantage - until now. Elizabeth O’Keefe takes a whistlestop tour of the area and finds that the buy-local trend has never suited a region so well
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ArticleUK salads industry faces springtime turnaround
The salads game has been hard work since the beginning of the year, when snow and freezing temperatures held back both supply and demand, affected quality and threw up all kinds of obstacles for the category. But all that seems a long time ago now that the sun is shining in the UK and the sector is looking ahead to the World Cup boost. Anna Sbuttoni reports
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Across the pond - plenty of food for thought in Florida
I have often heard it said that UK multiples have little to learn from their US counterparts when it comes to retailing fresh
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Great sense of occasion at first formal banquet
The Banquet is the first formal dinner in the new Master’s calendar and is always a test of nerves, with so many
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Here come the girls - quota or no quota
Gordon Brown’s threat to big business that he will be taking “serious action” unless more women are given
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ArticleGrape importers give reassurance on supply
Wholesalers this week reported that their supplies of Chilean grapes were running short, but importers have been quick to reassure the marketplace.
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ArticleIndustry on fraud alert
The fresh produce industry should be on alert as email scammers are attempting to steal importers’ identities.
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ArticleFuture Group to unveil new format
India’s Future Goup will soon unveil its new brand of stores, after its purchase of Shoprite Holdings’ lone Indian outlet
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ArticleNew Spar site embraces Olympics
Spar (UK) Ltd has revealed a new consumer website that will enhance the convenience group’s food and drink credentials, and champion its ongoing commitment to athletics sponsorship ahead of the Olympics.
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ArticleEarly strawberry race kicks off
The first British strawberries have gone on sale in Morrisons and Tesco stores across the UK.
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ArticleCo-op reports on record profits
UK retailer reveals record set of results for the 51 weeks ended 2 January 2010