Meldungen aus Europa – Page 3984
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ArticleMovers & Shakers | September 2008
Full round-up of all the latest major appointments and departures within the European fresh produce industry over the past month
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Are we fighting a losing battle?
The facts from our front page story this week really speak for themselves. With ignorance about fresh produce seemingly so
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Retailers set to make most of barbecue weather
It only seems to take a few days of hot, dry weather to get the barbecues smoking, so not surprisingly they are a major target
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ArticleIndustry bodies in positive frame of mind for future
Despite numerous reports of declining sales, organic players are valiantly defying the economic downturn, with trade associations working hard to secure the loyalty of existing customers and drum up new support. Laura Gould reports.
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Celebrating cider at Royal Bath and West Show
The Royal Bath and West Show, held each year during the last week of May, has become a firm commitment for the
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ArticleTurkish cherry comeback
Turkey produces a wide variety of fruit ranging from figs and pomegranates to oranges. However, it is cherries that have lifted the country’s fresh produce profile and, thanks to its sizeable production, Turkey is one of the largest cherry exporters in the world. Doris Lee Butterworth discovers that exporters are looking for growth in the UK market after last season’s disappointing volumes.
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ArticleThe Picota paradox
Picota cherries are back in the UK market, around 10 days earlier than normal due to a tremendous production period. Tommy Leighton visits Spain’s Valle del Jerte and finds that, despite high expectations for volume and quality, growers do not harbour such hopes for returns in 2009.
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ArticleSalad revolution
After decades of sitting in the Netherlands’ shadow, the UK salad industry has been given a much-needed injection of life by the new multi-glasshouse venture, Thanet Earth, in Kent. Elizabeth O’Keefe visits the project during its first production season and asks what’s next for salad production in the UK.
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ArticleKent spuds hit local Asda stores
Kent new potatoes have hit shelves in local Asda stores this week, for the third year running.
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ArticleCo-op releases storage labels
The Co-operative Group has responded to the ongoing labelling debate by including storage instructions for fruit and vegetables on its loose fresh produce bags as part of the government-backed Love Food Hate Waste campaign.
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ArticleAHEA denounces inspection cost rise
The Australian Horticultural Exporters’ Association has condemned the removal of a government quarantine inspection subsidy
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ArticleTesco Malaysia rolls back prices
Tesco Malaysia is cutting back the price of 300 grocery lines as part of a scheme to reduce prices for customers
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ArticleDrought hits Mexican citrus
Citrus production could fall by as much as 50 per cent this year in Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula
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Article"Promising start" for school programme
Freshfel has welcomed the news that 24 of the 27 EU member states have opted to participate in the School Fruit Scheme
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ArticleNZ hail damage picture clears
The cost of damage from storms that hit New Zealand kiwifruit crops in May is becoming clearer, with early estimates proving to be accurate
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Key Note reveals dietary focus
Research for Cooking & Eating Habits, a new report from market intelligence provider Key Note, has revealed that consumers are continuing to be guided by a greater awareness of dietary requirements and effects on health.
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ArticleVirtual Market Place open for business
An online tool has been launched to help delegates and exhibitors prepare for Asia Fruit Logistica in September
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Caterers urged to back British
The Love British Food campaign is encouraging pubs, restaurants, tourism attractions, public sector restaurants and foodservice businesses to take part in British Food Fortnight later this year.
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ArticleUnited Fresh continues school salad drive
A meeting will take place in September to discuss the group's push for a national policy on salad bars in US schools
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Groups seek leafy green marketing drive
The US leafy greens industry is pushing for the United States Department of Agriculture to formulate a national marketing agreement