Meldungen aus Europa – Page 4258
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ArticlePerfotec combination for PFM
Leading UK machinery manufacturer PFM Packaging Machinery Ltd has worked closely with Perfotec, an on-line laser perforation system developer, to tackle the problems of variable shelf life of fruit and vegetables, and has unveiled a groundbreaking approach to equilibrium modified atmosphere packaging (EMAP)
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ArticleIn prime condition
Dutch mushroom specialist Prime Champ has built an enviable reputation as a high-quality mushroom producer and a key supplier to the UK market. David Shapley went to meet the firm
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ArticleNo melancholy for melons
UK consumers are big melon fans, and the juicy fruit accounts for almost one third of total exotics expenditure, according to TNS. Although the sector has lost some market share to other exotics, it is still a top seller and some £109 million is spent on melons each year, discovers Doris Lee Butterworth
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ArticleBritish asparagus campaign scores again
A slightly delayed start to the UK asparagus season in May failed to dampen consumer demand, with trip spend and volume per customer increasing.
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ArticleCalifornian berries qualify for Olympics
Californian growers get Chinese approval to supply strawberries to Olympic athletes
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ArticleBellaverde broccoli debuts at Sainsbury's
British vegetable specialist Marshalls hails launch of new sweet-tasting brassica as a unique new product offering
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Kent hosts New England traditions
the master has done everything in his power to introduce the Livery to the customs, history and cuisine of his homeland. All
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ArticleNew packaging pastures
The environmental agenda has long had an effect on many areas within the fresh produce industry, and the packaging sector has been one of the most affected. Elizabeth O’Keefe discusses what impact the environment-friendly drive has had on fresh produce packaging, and looks at the new technology coming onto the market
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Dietitians dole out fruity advice
The British Dietetic Association (BDA) has nearly 6,500 members, who are qualified dietitians like me. Our role is to
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Identity parade permanent fixture in UK retail aisles
With consumers becoming more price-conscious every week - thanks in no small part to the media - it is beginning to look as if
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Shoppers quickly change their spots
What a fickle bunch UK consumers are. One minute they are clamouring for quails’ eggs and Chanterelle mushrooms, all
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Fruit Logistica revamps web presence
Trade show Fruit Logistica has launched a new online presence, to offer trade visitors and exhibitors the tools and information they need in a more user-friendly format.
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ArticleHeavy rains hit Mexican growers
Mexican tomato and vegetables have been left counting the cost of heavy rains that have struck the country over the last 30 days
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BLSA plans conference
Preparations are now well underway for the fourth British Leafy Salads Association (BLSA) Conference on Wednesday November 19, 2008, which will be held in the Peterborough and Cambridge Suites at the East of England Showground, Peterborough.
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ArticleNew vessel for African trade
Compagnie Fruitiere's Africa Express Line (AEL) inaugurated a new vessel last month increasing its fleet to eight
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ArticleFruit Logistica launches new website
The new site makes for easier access and is more user friendly, says event global brand manager Gerald Lamusse
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ArticleBrazil rides organic wave
Exports of organic products are burgeoning from the South American country
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Keith Sims steps down as society chair
JO Sims Ltd’s Keith Sims has stepped down after 28 years of service as chairman of the Wholesale Fruit and Potato Trades Benevolent Society.
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Couche-Tard endures "challenging" Q4
The US retailer has seen a fall in net earnings of over 50 per cent during the fourth quarter, but has said that expansion plans will continue regardless
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Chilean avocado production set to dip
Volumes are down an estimated 10 per cent on last season according to Chile’s Hass Avocado Committee