Meldungen aus Europa – Page 3956
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ArticleStar Reefers experiences tough first half
The shipping group has struggled amid the cancellation of Sunway's charter contracts and rock-bottom spot rates
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ArticleThird year lucky for NFU
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) saw its annual fruit and vegetable extravaganza named the Supreme Champion in the Great Yorkshire Show Flower Hall, held last week, for the third year running.
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Conservatives share their vision
Conservative Lord Taylor of Holbeach, shadow minister for environment, food and rural affairs this week told a Fruit Focus forum that his party would re-prioritise food and farming should it come into power, claiming that food production is “the most important industry of all”.
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ArticlePam Yanez joins Strawberry Commission
The produce industry veteran has left Chiquita to take up the role of category development manager at the California Strawberry Commission
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ArticleNew service links Europe with Far East
Evergreen Line and China Shipping Container Line have formed a new joint service
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ArticleSoil Association slams Transition Plan
The UK government’s Low Carbon Transition Plan has come under fire from the Soil Association, which claims the plan offers nothing new
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MMG Citrus extends Aussie Navels
MMG Citrus is extending the season for its easy-peel Australian Navel as fruit arrives in the UK a month earlier than last year.
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ArticleOrganic slowdown in Austria
With the recession hitting demand for organics in Austria, the country’s specialist supermarkets are beginning to struggle
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ArticlePrepared industry stares change in the face
As demand for most prepared products falters, the industry has embarked on a new era and it looks as if the recession will have changed the face of the sector for some time to come. Elizabeth O’Keefe reports.
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ArticleCarmel Innovation adds spice to shelves
Israel is well known for its innovative approach to the fresh produce industry, from novel growing techniques and unusual varieties to new types of packaging. Carmel, the brand label of Israeli exporter Agrexco, is now capitalising on that approach to unveil its latest addition to the family - the Carmel Innovation range. Laura Gould reports.
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ArticleSweeter summer for UK
As the nation prepares to enjoy better August temperatures following two disappointing summers, sweetcorn producers are hoping that this will translate into strong sales. Doris Lee Butterworth finds out more.
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ArticleExploring the seasonal debate
British consumers are being told that they should aim to eat fruit and vegetables “in season”, but the term has been a catalyst for debate in fresh produce circles. So what is seasonality? How can consumers be taught about when to enjoy home-grown fruit and vegetables at their seasonal best? And if shoppers are urged to buy British, what message does this send out about the global industry? Anna Sbuttoni reports.
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Curate’s egg needs strong arguments
My first impression of the news in last week’s FPJ that the Overseas Development Institute (ODI) is in a huddle with the
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A blast of hot air from the media
In last week’s issue, we covered the various trials underway in the UK of Thermal Pest Control (TPC) - a technology that
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Soft-fruit industry buoyant
The UK soft-fruit industry has enjoyed a strong first half of the season with raspberry sales particularly buoyant and growers recouping losses from the disastrous 2008 season.
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ArticleOlive branch for citrus
Spanish citrus inter-professional body Intercitrus has elected a new president amid swingeing budget cuts and continuing internal rifts.
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North West offered £3.7m pot
The Northwest Regional Development Agency (NWDA) has announced that rural businesses, farms and community ventures based in Greater Manchester and Cheshire can apply for £3.7 million in grants.
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ArticleFruit export value and volumes up in Taiwan
The country recorded a 60.8 per cent increase in volume and a 28.1 per cent jump in value in the first half of 2009
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Jobs success for Harper Adams
Harper Adams University College, the largest provider of land-based higher education courses, continues to have an excellent employment record despite the recession.