Meldungen aus Europa – Page 4052
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ArticleSheerness ship shape
The Port of Sheerness is one of the major gateways for fresh produce arrivals into the UK. The facility has long been recognised as a major player in conventional shipping, but with the trend towards container shipping becoming more popular and the exchange rate changing the shape of the UK market, the port is seeking to diversify and strengthen its position. Anna Sbuttoni visited the Isle of Sheppey.
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ArticleStepping up the pace
Since the Dutch government announced its aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 30 per cent, grower co-operative The Greenery has jumped into action. Elizabeth O’Keefe visited the Netherlands to investigate the innovative projects coming to fruition.
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ArticleBack on track
Jersey Royal potatoes enjoy great sales when in season and the island’s growers are hoping that Mother Nature will pick on someone else this year and allow them to get back on their feet. Doris Lee Butterworth talks to leading producers and asks them what is in store.
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Internet makeover for Chilean data tool
Information technology is playing an ever-increasing role in the arena of fresh produce. This month, Chilean consultancy Decofrut is revamping its online image, while Paragon software is doing the business for both foodservice specialist Fresh Direct and Sainsbury’s. Meanwhile, German packaging film manufacturer alesco has launched a new web portal.
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ArticleOrganic downturn hits headlines - but is it fact or fiction?
This quarter has been dominated by talk of the recession, with data suggesting that the organic produce sector is experiencing a sales slump far beyond its worst predictions. But are the claims of an organic downturn nothing more than media hype? Laura Gould reports.
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Reading small print not a top priority for shoppers
There is nothing wrong with giving a fresh produce consumer as much information as possible. Indeed, hopefully it goes part of
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Banana war can only end in tears
Asda fired yet another salvo in the never-ending multiple price war on bananas last week, by cutting the cost to just 68p a
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Serious talks roll on after Sunjuice closure
Jeffrey Hall, group managing director of Jamaica Producers Group Ltd (JPG), has spoken out about the decision to place its UK subsidiary Serious Food Ltd into administration earlier this year.
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ArticleDire straits for Spanish citrus
A Spanish citrus sector leader has warned that a quarter of national production could be lost over the next two years as growers abandon their crops in droves.
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National Trust against food 'anonymity'
The groundswell of interest in renewing the country’s food culture is central to the recovery of our environment and our communities, according to the National Trust in a new report.
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ArticleSafmarine christens the Benguela
The second of two new container ships to be delivered to Safmarine in 2009 was named today
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ArticleApple russets tackled head-on
UK apple growers may benefit from a new product set to improve fruit finish and reduce the risk of fruit russeting.
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New board structure to save millions
The new integrated levy board structure in the UK will save almost £4 million a year, its chairman has said.
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ArticleMetro reports record sales
The German retailer has reported record sales for 2008, helped by an 8.4 per cent increase in international sales.
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ArticleAnecoop achieves record turnover
The Valencia-based marketing company has recorded its highest-ever turnover despite seeing a major decrease in citrus volumes
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ArticleSouth African satsumas debut at Garden
New Covent Garden Market (NCGM) welcomed the first arrivals of South African satsumas to the UK this week.
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ArticleIndia hungry for almonds
India has become the third largest export market for Californian almonds as middle class demand grows
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ArticleDisney Garden expands supply base
SGS and Dayka & Hackett have joined the Disney Garden bandwagon in the US to offer branded stonefruit and table grapes
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ArticleFPC challenges government over schools
The UK government should provide more fresh fruit and vegetables to schoolchildren via the European School Fruit Scheme, according to the Fresh Produce Consortium (FPC).
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ArticleMaersk forms new reefer logistics team
Former LCL chief executive Ole Schack-Petersen to head up management of group's new dedicated reefer logistics arm