Meldungen aus Europa – Page 4088
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ArticleFreight rate increase for Hapag-Lloyd
The German carrier has bumped up rates on its main container routes to cover rising costs
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ArticleTesco sparks asparagus romance
English-grown asparagus is being rolled out across the UK two months ahead of time to put love in the air before Valentine’s Day.
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ArticleInto the frying pan
The chilled chip sector is moving with the times and has taken on board the growing demand for healthy and tasty snacks. Doris Lee Butterworth discovers that key players are confident about future growth, as the nation turns to feel-good foods.
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ArticleShort on cues
With low light levels and cold temperatures in the UK, a shortfall is on the cards for the English cucumber season. Similar weather-related problems in Spain have driven up prices, while the weak sterling has brought both ups and downs for UK growers and suppliers. Elizabeth O’Keefe reports.
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ArticleCitrus players troubled by tough trading conditions
The citrus category has faced a number of hefty challenges over the last three months, not least a catalogue of bad weather in Spain, low prices and the uncertain financial climate, which have come together to make for a rough ride. Anna Sbuttoni reports.
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Equality bill challenges ‘sexism in the city’
Adam Bernstein, pictured, hosts FPJ’s monthly spotlight on the legislation that affects your business and how you can use it to your advantage. This month, Katie Mear looks at the effects of an equality bill published last summer.
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Gearing up for Re:fresh again
With the first month of 2009 promptly under our belts, I trust you are recovering from the recent deep freeze and are all
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Shelf barkers and promos creating splash in aisles
I sometimes wonder what the views of a lexicographer might be when confronted with some of the descriptions that are used to
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Trade battled to make it to Berlin
Despite drawing a record number of exhibitors, there did seem to be a slightly quieter feel around the hallowed halls of Messe
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ArticleBreaking ground with buy-supply forum
A groundbreaking buy-supply forum for international trade facilitated by the Commonwealth Secretariat to tackle ethical trading is in the pipeline for this year.
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ArticleGLA sets up local council project
The Gangmasters Licensing Authority (GLA) is launching a major new initiative that sees it team up with local councils.
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KIKU forms New Zealand arm
Marketer extends global network of Kiku-branded apple suppliers in order to extend reach in key Northern Hemisphere markets
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South African mangoes hit UK
The first supplies of this season’s South African mangoes hit UK shores last weekend.
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ArticleCauli hits back at broccoli bashing
A battle of the florets has broken out after reports this week suggested that the classic cauliflower has been overtaken in popularity by broccoli.
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Nunhems reveals North American strategy
The vegetable seed group is set to implement a new distribution strategy for the US, Canada and Mexico
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ArticleEC ‘makes new tariff offer’ to exporters
In a bid to resolve the long-running dispute over Europe’s banana import tariff, the EC has reportedly tabled a fresh offer to Latin America
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ArticleNFU conference takes on policy
Farming should sit at the core of economic thinking, with food production having an equal footing with the environment in government policy, according to the National Farmers’ Union (NFU).
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Italian consumption defies credit crunch
Surprise upturn in volume and value of fresh fruit and vegetables purchased by Italian consumers seen as positive sign following decade of falling sales
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ArticleCold weather hits France
The New Year greeted French growers with subzero temperatures, snow and frost, but some have managed to benefit from the cold