Meldungen aus Europa – Page 4020
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Andalusian melons reach UK
The first of 300,000 tonnes of melons and 470,000t of watermelons that are destined for the UK from Andalusia arrive in stores this week.
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GLA licence revoked
A gangmaster has had his licence revoked after a major investigation into the treatment of gang labour used first to pick flowers in Cornwall before moving on to Scotland.
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ArticleCalifornia stonefruit volumes slow
California stonefruit crops are expected to show a decline on production in 2008 and a return to the three-year average of 2004-06.
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NFU offers free membership
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has launched a new category offering free membership to the Young Farmers’ Club (YFC) movement, for members aged between 16 and 21.
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ArticleShipping rates continue to climb
CMA CGM and Maersk Line have pushed up rates on their Asia-Mediterranean services
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Tesco attempts construction cuts
Tesco is facing a revolt from its construction suppliers after the UK’s largest retailer reportedly attempted to cut its prior agreed fees by up to 40 per cent.
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Soil Association offers farm skills
The Soil Association is launching 300 Organic Farm School courses over the next two years, supported by the Daylesford Foundation.
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Freshfel outlines 2009-10 goals
Freshfel Europe has pledged to address stagnating consumption levels of fruit and vegetables, with the pan-European school fruit scheme and a solid communication strategy to build on the positive image of fresh produce.
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ArticleC-stores warned on produce displays
Convenience stores are losing out on significant revenue due to poor fresh produce display, according to a former industry head.
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ArticleFDA 'failing' auditing quota in a number of states
The organisation is not meeting its food safety inspection goals in 22 states, according to reports in the US
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Now not the time to discount banana trade
With retailers pushing discount brands during the economic slowdown, life has become more challenging for banana companies
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ArticleFuture retail trends revealed
Retailers across Europe should respond to the eating-in trend and push private labels forward, according to leading provider of global retailing information Planet Retail’s grocery research manager Natalie Berg, who addressed the Fresh 2009 in Valencia on April 29.
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ArticleWealmoor fire suspects bailed
Four people who were arrested yesterday in connection with a blaze that killed four firefighters at a Wealmoor packhouse in 2007 have been released on police bail pending further inquiries.
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ArticleSupervalu turns to Wal-Mart for new CEO
Craig Herkert will take over from Jeff Noddle when he becomes executive chairman
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ArticleSeeking neutrality
The ‘banana wars’ have long dogged the import industry into the EU, with Latin America at the heart of the debate. Costa Rica, the world’s third-largest banana exporter, is taking considerable steps to improve its position in the export market, implement biological control and achieve its ambitious plans to become carbon neutral. Alex Lawson reports from the country.
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ArticleStrawberries serve up promise
British strawberries have enjoyed the earliest cropping for the last five years, helping to boost the category as it prepares to come into its own over the next few weeks. This head start should make for a promising season, but with growers up against mounting pressures while consumers are cutting their spending, how is the season expected to pan out? Anna Sbuttoni reports.
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ArticleCustoms solutions
At a time when businesses are generally seeking to clamp down on unnecessary costs, many fruit importers are unwittingly racking up extra expense by paying too much customs duty on their consignments. Laura Gould met Steve Cock, director of The Customs Consultancy Ltd, to find out how his company can assist.
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Trade credit insurance olive branch offered
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, he outlines new help from the government in the form of the Trade Credit Insurance scheme.
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Focus on wholesale and retail events
In FPJ’s monthly series on the international wholesale scene, the World Union of Wholesale Markets (WUWM) outlines its next conference, in the Czech Republic.
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ArticleCitrus market firm as southern hemisphere picks up
The cross-over to the southern hemisphere is shaping up well and the market is healthier than expected, with fruit achieving good prices and quality looking decent. But the exchange rate has hit global trade and as the UK heads into summer, promotions will be needed to get citrus moving. Anna Sbuttoni reports.