Meldungen aus Europa – Page 4082
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Chiquita unveils 2008 results
Chiquita Brands International Inc today released its financial and operating results for the fourth quarter in 2008 and the full-year conclusion, revealing a net sales increase but a loss from continuing operations.
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ArticleBrassica debate hits headlines
UK brassica growers are basking in the glow of some national press coverage over the past week, despite a tight supply situation.
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ArticleFlowers still going strong
A difficult and pressured time for flower suppliers and florists alike, Valentine’s Day is not the hot potato that it used to be, but with Mothering Sunday coming up on March 22, the flower industry remains optimistic. Elizabeth O’Keefe reports.
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ArticleA bite of the snacking sector
BerryWorld unveiled its first own-branded blueberries for the snacking market in January 2008 and, just four months later, the distinctive bright pink packs picked up the Re:fresh 5 A DAY Supporter of the Year award. Anna Sbuttoni finds out what is next for one of the leading soft-fruit suppliers.
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ArticleTop-fruit sector powers through with home grown
The top-fruit category remains at the forefront of UK fruit production, with home-grown product looking to outsell imports, as the market looks inward in times of economic volatility. Alex Lawson reports.
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St Paul’s Day service sees new Master sworn in
Press the button for immediate conversion - so said the Dean of St Paul’s when preaching at the Fruiterers’ St
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What is the future for quality?
I have come to the conclusion over the past few weeks that one of the most over-used and least understood terms in the food
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Frosty relations need ombudsman
Finding a resolution to the controversial ombudsman debate seems an impossible task. On one side, the retailers have clearly
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ArticleProduce World sells British & Brazilian
AG Thames Holdings to acquire UK-based import company, which sources and distributes grapes, stonefruit and melons
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Supply chain squeeze
The squeeze on supermarket suppliers started to win greater attention this week as the national press picked up on the plight of supply chain operators.
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ArticleRetailers feel NFU rage
The debate over an industry ombudsman to monitor retailer-supplier relationships continued to rage this week, as National Farmers’ Union (NFU) president Peter Kendall launched a scathing attack on Tesco ceo Sir Terry Leahy’s suggestion that the move may lead to an increase in food prices.
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British & Brazilian sold to AG Thames
Produce World Ltd has announced the disposal of its interests in British & Brazilian Ltd (B&B) to fruit firm AG Thames Ltd.
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ArticleFairtrade body calls for urgent action
Despite a major rise in sales, the Fairtrade Foundation says more must be done for small farmers worldwide
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GLA revokes licence in Welling
High Class Recruitment has had its gangmasters licence revoked after the Gangmasters Licensing Authority (GLA) was informed that the manager, Paul Sangster, had left the Welling-based company.
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ArticleFocus switches to Asia Fruit Logistica
Hot on the heels of its European counterpart, interest is intensifying in exhibiting at this year’s Asia Fruit Logistica ahead of the deadline for stand applications this month.
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Berry Fresh jumps on Disney bandwagon
The berry marketer will make its Disney Garden debut in late March with specially branded punnets of blackberries followed by blueberries
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ArticleBorders Melon signs up to HarvestMark
The traceability solution is gaining strong momentum in the US watermelon industry with the addition of North America’s largest watermelon grower and distributor
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ArticleAgriver launches salicornia
Israeli exporter Agriver showcased its new supplies of salicornia, known as samphire on the UK market, at Fruit Logistica.
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New chair for EU produce committee
The European Union Advisory Committee on Fruit and Vegetables has a new chairman in the shape of former Freshfel president Giuseppe Calcagni.
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Government studies set-aside options
Farmers will be asked to come up with innovative ways of preserving the environmental benefits of set-aside, DEFRA secretary of state Hilary Benn has announced.