Meldungen aus Europa – Page 3923

  • Supermarkets defend UK plum approach
    Article

    Supermarkets defend UK plum approach

    2009-09-07T08:01:01Z

    UK supermarkets are defending their stance in the wake of criticism of UK plum pricing.

  • Dr Jorge Sandoval Fernández
    Article

    Costa Rican research recognised

    2009-09-06T16:01:01Z

    The research director of the Costa Rican banana producers’ association, Corbana, Dr Jorge Sandoval Fernández, has been appointed president of Musalac, the Plantain and Banana Research and Development Network for Latin America and the Caribbean.

  • Article

    IGD hosts farmer workshops

    2009-09-06T14:01:01Z

    IGD is launching a series of workshops aimed at helping farmers to increase sales and reduce costs in their business this month.

  • Article

    Fortress reports sales boom

    2009-09-06T12:01:02Z

    Fortress Technology Europe has reported a 28 per cent increase in global sales for this financial year to date compared to the same period last year, seeing sales in the UK alone up 13 per cent.

  • Joanna Plumb during filming
    Article

    Edible Ornamentals reaches final

    2009-09-06T11:01:03Z

    Edible Ornamentals has been voted as regional finalists in the Local Food Heroes competition staged by Good Food cookery show Market Kitchen.

  • Managing director Philip Smits believes the move will strengthen The Greenery's retail focus
    Article

    The Greenery sets out new model

    2009-09-06T09:01:01Z

    Responding to speculation in the trade last week, Dutch produce giant The Greenery has announced its intention to set up a new model for “co-operation” among the company, the co-operative and its members.

  • Article

    M&S chills its Hong Kong offer

    2009-09-05T15:01:01Z

    Marks & Spencer has branched outside the UK in chilled foods for the first time in its history, to enter Asian market in Hong Kong.

  • Jonathan Knight was pleased with the huge interest in the awards
    Article

    Record entries for Yorkshire awards

    2009-09-05T13:01:02Z

    The fifth annual deliciouslyorkshire Awards organised by the Regional Food Group for Yorkshire and Humber has attracted a record number of entries - more than 268 in total, and will this year feature a Fresh Produce Award sponsored by Stockbridge Technology Centre.

  • Article

    Disabled entrepreneurs encouraged

    2009-09-05T12:01:01Z

    Advisory service Business Link is encouraging people with disabilities to consider starting up their own business.

  • Article

    Own-brand boom continues

    2009-09-05T10:01:02Z

    Shoppers are opting for supermarket own-brand products in their droves, according to new research.

  • Pepper prices soar as production falls
    Article

    Pepper prices soar as production falls

    2009-09-05T09:01:01Z

    Yellow peppers from the Netherlands have shot up in price by almost 50 per cent in a week on some UK wholesale markets, from 700p a 5kg carton to 1000p.

  • Spain Citrus
    Article

    Spain's citrus crop 'to fall by 20 per cent'

    2009-09-04T17:01:48Z

    This year’s Spanish citrus campaign is set to feature shorter volumes than last season, although quality is “exceptional”

  • Article

    Tight market creates Fyffes success

    2009-09-04T16:02:39Z

    Fyffes has increased its profit forecast for the second time in three months after seeing a positive rise in its profits over the summer.

  • Appetizing Innovation  hopes to help food and drink companies in Yorkshire to move forward
    Article

    Project backing for Yorkshire firms

    2009-09-04T16:01:01Z

    The Appetizing Innovation scheme, run by Yorkshire Forward, is supporting projects costing from £5,000 upward, looking to benefit from access to the most up-to-date skills, technologies and equipment.

  • Elly Maersk
    Article

    Maersk Line improves Vietnam service

    2009-09-04T15:59:12Z

    The new service is designed to better support customers' efforts to enhance the efficiency of their supply chains

  • Article

    Valencian kakifruit sees huge increase

    2009-09-04T14:01:01Z

    Growers in Valencia are expecting a massive increase in kakifruit production this season, following a disastrous campaign in 2008-09.

  • Houston air cargo facility
    Article

    Houston unveils air cargo perishables hub

    2009-09-04T13:17:10Z

    The opening of the facility is designed to turn the international airport into a major gateway for perishables, especially from Latin America

  • Article

    Hull wholesaler Cliff Blackburn retires

    2009-09-04T13:01:01Z

    Produce trader Cliff Blackburn of Dennis Butler Ltd, based in Hull’s wholesale market, has retired this week after an illustrious career spanning six decades.

  • Fyffes tropicals
    Article

    Positive first-half results for Fyffes

    2009-09-04T11:58:16Z

    The Ireland-based fresh produce group has reported on improved group revenue, profit and earnings for the first half of 2009

  • Chiquita logo close-up
    Article

    Chiquita's credit rating improved

    2009-09-04T11:57:58Z

    Standard & Poor's has bumped the groups rating up one notch to B following an improved performance