Meldungen aus Europa – Page 3913
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Jumbo makes bid for Super de Boer
The Dutch retailer has announced that an offer has been made for all of the group's assets and liabilities by Jumbo Groep Holding BV
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Pollsters back Asco entry
More than half of respondents to a freshinfo poll believe there is room in the UK marketplace for another supermarket chain.
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ArticleMasterChef Miers urges markets link-up
Celebrity chef and MasterChef winner Thomasina Miers this week told market representatives at the National Association of British Market Authorities (NABMA) conference that market authorities and traders need to work more closely with producers and chefs to make the most of the supply chain.
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ArticleKroger's profit hit in second quarter
The retailer has been hit by sharp retail price declines for staple products
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Leeds conference tackles security
A conference in Leeds next month is set to concentrate on the region’s food industry’s involvement in issues relating to supply chain security, climate change and energy management.
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Italy prepares for Macfrut
The 26th edition of Macfrut, the Italian event dedicated to the fresh produce industry, is due to take place in Cesena on October 7-9.
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Central Europe strong at Fruit Logistica
The Central and Eastern European contingent at next year’s Fruit Logistica in Berlin will be strengthened by a number of companies looking to explore new business opportunities or joint ventures.
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French hit back in organics row
The row over the nutritional benefits of organic foods has flared again after the French food agency, the AFSSA, challenged the Food Standards Agency’s recent report.
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ArticleGermany approves EU school fruit scheme
Federal Council reaches agreement on how project will be funded, meaning project can get underway this year
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ArticleMedfly worry for Californian produce
A new discovery has been made in San Diego county, leading to the establishment of an agricultural quarantine
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ArticleItalian apple sector unveils From brand
New joint venture marketing concept for apple exports aimed at helping boost sector's standing in emerging non-EU markets
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ArticleService changes for shipping groups
CMA CGM and Maersk Line have combined their services to better serve customers in central America, South America and the Caribbean
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ArticleIsraeli grapefruit set fair
Israeli grapefruit is due to come on stream at the end of the month and exporter Agrexco is forecasting a top-quality year for its Carmel brand.
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Government must stand and deliver
"No one consumer group is achieving the 5 A DAY target”, according to the first report this week from the Council of
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ArticleInnovation shines through salad category
Despite the summer not meeting the salad industry’s high expectations, the mood this quarter is upbeat. Innovation has become key, with new and rediscovered lettuce varieties leading the way, and consumers have started to retreat to pre-packed salad products, rather than loose. Elizabeth O’Keefe reports
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More than good intent necessary
Reading the outpourings featured in the first report of the Council of Food Policy Advisors (CFPA) - a title that hardly trips
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Fruiterers sponsor cadet set on career in the Navy
As part of the Fruiterers’ support for the Armed Forces, every year the Charitable Trust makes a donation to each
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ArticlePauleys pulls out the stops
The team at Pauleys Fresh Produce had to contend with a double dose of nerves at this year’s Re:fresh Awards. The foodservice specialist was not only shortlisted for the 5 A DAY Supporter of the Year award, but also had its fingers crossed for the MVS National Foodservice Supplier of the Year gong. While victory may have eluded the firm in the first category, it staked its claim with a resounding win in the latter. Laura Gould visited the Pauleys site in Corby to find out more.
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Belt-tightening benefits fast food sector
Despite the recession consumers are still eating out, but have reduced their average spend when they do so by going to cheaper outlets and choosing those offering good money-off deals, according to new research.
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ArticleReady for the challenge
The Low Countries offer a consistent supply of top fruit across Europe and, this season, growers and exporters are facing up to a number of challenges, from the exchange rate to tough competition on the market. But are Dutch and Belgian top-fruit players holding their own? Anna Sbuttoni reports.