Meldungen aus Europa – Page 3938
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ArticleDole Food Company to go public again
World's largest fresh produce company announces plans to raise US$500m by listing on the New York Stock Exchange
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Chiquita plays down supply worries
Banana supplier Chiquita has reported it expects an uninterrupted supply of bananas despite the liquidation of Eastwind, which handled four of its ships.
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TIMCON launches training programme
The Timber Packaging and Pallet Confederation (TIMCON) has launched a dedicated training programme to bolster the knowledge and skills of its employees.
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ArticleEuropean sales are solid, says Zespri
Despite reports to the contrary, the kiwifruit marketer has said that European sales volumes have remained strong this season
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JR Breach offers haul at fruit show
Visitors to this year’s National Fruit Show will have the chance to win £1,000 worth of fruit trees, together with a magnum of champagne, in a free draw at the JR Breach stand.
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ArticleAustralia tackles core issues via PIPS
A new A$12m research project to boost Australia's apple and pear productivity levels is set to be launched in September
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ArticleDon't rubbish the waste debate
After food safety, pesticide management and worker welfare, campaigners are seizing on waste as their next big issue, and fresh produce might be the first industry they trash
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ArticlePanama and Canada sign FTA
Leaders of the respective countries have signed an agreement that will see widespread tariff elimination and more open market access when begins next year
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ArticleMixed quarter for IFCO Systems
The German group has reported that operational profitability increased through the quarter, with group revenues down and net profit falling
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ArticleMastronardi awarded for tomato innovation
Mastronardi Produce’s Sunset-branded tomatoes took top honours in the tomato category at a recent innovation award listing in the US.
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ArticleAsda in sales, market share growth
The UK retailer said that the second quarter results reflect the company's "ongoing health"
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Total co-operation
In the latest of FPJ’s features on the wholesale operations of Total Produce, Tommy Leighton visits Bristol, where Redbridge, Total Produce and multiple Re:fresh award winner Bristol Fruit Sales have been working both in unison and as competitors for nearly two years
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ArticleBaby come back
Sales of baby vegetables rose during the affluent early and mid-noughties, but as the global recession continues, demand is being pared back. Nevertheless, the sector argues that opportunities are still there to be had, with some banking on home-grown produce faring better than imports. Doris Lee Butterworth finds out more
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ArticleEurope endures a summer of pain as growers suffer
The European stonefruit industry is staring down the barrel of yet another tough season, with growers across the continent declaring themselves at crisis point as returns from outlets across Europe fail to cover rising production costs. Laura Gould reports
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Clearing a way through the easy peeler category
I have often had a bleat about the apparent lack of knowledge that consumers display when asked about the difference between
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Food security still high on agenda
Food security and sustainability continue to be hot topics for debate and, in July, I was invited by DEFRA to attend a round
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Ten health and safety myths - part two
Adam Bernstein, pictured, hosts FPJ’s monthly spotlight on the legislation that affects your business and how you can use it to your advantage. Following on from last month, here is the second part of Stuart Ponting’s guide to health and safety myths
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DEFRA needs to join up the dots
DEFRA’s focus on food policy measures this week is certainly a positive step in the right direction, embracing a wealth
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ArticleWholesalers suffer cue blip
As English cucumber growers replant their crops, some wholesalers are finding it hard to source product.