Meldungen aus Europa – Page 3894
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ArticleDry spell sends costs skyward
Unseasonably dry conditions so far this autumn are leading to increased irrigation costs for potato and vegetable growers on a scale not seen in more than a decade.
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Question mark over competition
It’s not surprising that Tesco is reported to be angered by the Competition Commission’s demands that large
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We must not forget young talent
Tesco and Asda have waded into political territory this week with their double commitment to employ young British people and
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Pesticide residue results should be harnessed by the fresh produce industry
the uk fresh produce sector should take considerable pride in the latest annual results from the Pesticide Residues Committee.
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ArticleHome-grown hopes
English top fruit has long been recognised as one of the most prestigious and lucrative sectors in the home-grown fresh produce offer. Alex Lawson explores why concern over returns and increased pressure from promotions has brought this status into question and could tarnish an otherwise promising season
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ArticleUS apples riding high
When the US Apple Export Council invited a group of retailers and importers from India, Malaysia and Thailand to tour three of its key apple-growing states, FPJ was asked to come along for the ride and discover more about production in the US. Laura Gould reports from across the pond
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Fruiterers pay tribute at the College of Arms
Eighteen members of the Fruiterers’ Company including the Master visited the College of Arms at Queen Victoria Street on
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ArticleMixed feelings over recession from prepared category
The last 18 months have given the prepared sector a much-needed reality check and it is now finally showing signs of coming out the other side of the recession fitter and healthier. Innovation is starting to seep through, however, prepared fruit remains the poor relation. Elizabeth O’Keefe reports
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Greyfriars to move on after planning rejection
Greyfriars UK has described the rejection of its plans for a multi-million pound extension to a mushroom site in North Yorkshire as a “temporary setback”, as it waits for planning permission on a new site to come through within eight weeks.
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Tesco to build own Olympic village
Tesco is to build a huge “supermarket suburb” by the Olympic site ahead of the 2012 Games in east London.
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ArticleWealmoor returns to fire site
Wealmoor is to relocate back to the firm’s processing premises to Atherstone following the fire that gutted the facility two years ago.
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ArticleNew apple varieties signal organic growth
New Zealand apple exporter Heartland Fruit Co is gearing up to launch two disease-resistant varieties suited to organic cultivation
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ArticleDole expands Philippine avocado production
The Philippines’ largest banana exporter, Dole, is ramping up production of avocados bound for export to Japan
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Iran boosts Pakistani kinnow tariffs
Raised Iranian tariffs on Pakistani kinnows have caused concern about the export markets future
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ArticleFreshfel outlines green agenda
New workshop contributes to climate change debate and makes recommendations on path to environmental sustainability
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Produce World video released
Anglia Business Solutions has released a video case study based on its deployment of the award winning Microsoft Dynamics NAV based LINKFresh business management suite at Produce World.
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ArticleCape Town hosts leading industry event
Eurofruit Congress Southern Hemisphere 2009 kicks off with conference sessions on branding, logistics and innovation
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Fruit Attraction beefs up exhibitors
More than 320 companies from the fruit and vegetable sector have confirmed their participation at the first edition of Fruit Attraction, the Fruit & Vegetables Trade Show in Madrid.
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Collaboration deemed key to sustainability
Retailers, manufacturers and suppliers must collaborate to secure sustainable supply chains if Yorkshire and Humber's food and drink industry is to overcome the challenges ahead, was the message from the Farexchange Programme's annual conference at Oulton Hall in Leeds last week.
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Big guns see market share growth
Asda, Sainsbury’s and Morrisons have all seen their growth fall back on the last quarter but in each case have added market share as their growths have been higher than the overall market, according to new data from TNS Worldpanel.