Meldungen aus Europa – Page 3990
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ArticlePort Elizabeth gets grapefruit go-ahead
The South African port is set to begin exporting grapefruit to Japan following inspections by the Japanese authorities this week
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ArticleFirst service call at Port of Seattle
Maersk Line and CMA CGM have launched their new Asia-US west coast service at the Port of Seattle this week
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ArticleComerci forges debt deal
The Mexican retailer has restructured its debt repayments with most of its key creditors
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ArticleBing cherries back in Britain
The first shipment of California Bing cherries has reached UK shops this week, available for the first three weeks in June.
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Maersk Line raises Asia-Africa rates
Th group, a member of the AWATA, has increased rates on its Asia-West Africa services
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ArticleInnovative Fresh joins FreshXPerts
Strategic partnership provides fresh fruit and vegetable industry with its first truly transatlantic consultancy
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CSR slips down priority list
Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is dropping down the list of priorities for the food business sector worldwide in the global economic downturn.
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ArticleFrench organic sales soar
As the seasonal organics drive continues, Agence Bio says that France saw sales of organic products increase by 25 per cent in 2008
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ArticleBack on track
As the carrot sector gears up for the new season, Doris Lee Butterworth talks to leading producers to consider prospects for the campaign and the major challenges and opportunities ahead.
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ArticleA family affair
Potato grower and packer St Nicholas Court Farms has held its own through the fresh produce industry’s twists and turns over the years and has established itself as a major local potato supplier with the community at its heart. Elizabeth O’Keefe visits the family-orientated firm at its Kent site to mark its 50th anniversary.
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ArticleBanana sector powers through political pitfalls
The banana category continued to be heavily influenced by fuel prices this quarter, as the industry braces itself for the traditional summer slump caused by the popularity of seasonal fruits in the UK. However, supply overcame labour issues to deliver a relatively calm period for the sector. Alex Lawson reports.
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Seasonality is a world concept
Having reported on the fresh produce industry for half a century, I have long had a dream about seasonality. This was finally
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Markets ready to embrace changes
Having returned from our annual spring conference held this year in Prague, Czech Republic, it is good to have the opportunity
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FPC to monitor Defra reshuffle
With the government in meltdown and ministers jumping ship at an alarming pace, we noted in particular that DEFRA minister for
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Don’t let fraudsters into your business
Adam Bernstein hosts FPJ’s monthly spotlight on the legislation that affects your business and how you can use it to your advantage. This month, Simon Bevan presents his top tips for reducing the risk of fraud in your company.
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Waste war needs something more
The war on waste gained momentum this week, when DEFRA secretary of state Hilary Benn told the Futuresource Conference that he
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ArticleBenn blasted on date labelling
Retail representatives have said that scrapping best-before dates as suggested this week by Hilary Benn, secretary of state for the environment, food and rural affairs, will not reduce food waste.
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Vietnam approves potato farm
A large potato farm project has been approved for Vietnam’s Da Lat City and surrounding areas
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ArticleX-ray vision for Indian quality control
Indian mango quality control could get a boost soon with the application of new X-ray technology