Meldungen aus Europa – Page 4269

  • Article

    Argentinean lemons spiral

    2008-07-06T09:01:01Z

    Argentinean lemon exports are spiralling upward this season despite a reduced crop.

  • Gary Marshall
    Article

    Farmers' market fillip for wholesalers

    2008-07-06T08:01:02Z

    As some consumers complain that farmers’ markets do not source locally enough, alternative independent retail outlets such as the markets and farm shops are giving the UK wholesale trade an unexpected boost especially as consumers feel the credit crunch.

  • Kenyan roses make for the Netherlands
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    Kenyan roses make for the Netherlands

    2008-07-05T15:01:01Z

    Kenyan flower grower Red Ice Flowers will supply Dutch auction FloraHolland Aalsmeer with high-quality roses, as of the June 30.

  • Professor John Moverley
    Article

    Moverley signs up to work on WFV

    2008-07-05T13:01:01Z

    Green World Exhibitions has announced the appointment of Professor John Moverley OBE to work with the team organising the 2008 World Fruit & Vegetable Show.

  • Bing beats records
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    Bing beats records

    2008-07-05T11:01:01Z

    The California Cherry Advisory Board (CCAB) has announced record-breaking global sales of Bing cherries this season.

  • Tesco North Berwick store manager John Thompson and Robert Hardy from Luffness Farm
    Article

    Tesco marks arrival of Scottish potato crop

    2008-07-05T09:01:02Z

    Tesco and Greenvale AP have launched a three-week celebration of local produce in Edinburgh to mark the first of the East Lothian potato crop, as part of their joint ‘direct from farm to store’ initiative.

  • Prognosfruit unveils line-up
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    Prognosfruit unveils line-up

    2008-07-05T08:01:01Z

    English apples & Pears Ltd has announced the line-up for this year’s Prognosfruit conference, one of the world’s leading events for the apple and pear industry.

  • Article

    Zespri triumphs in battle for the sun

    2008-07-04T15:43:18Z

    Zespri has won compensation after court orders Chinese kiwifruit firm to stop using sun emblem

  • Article

    Golden Wing Mau launches new operation

    2008-07-04T15:37:44Z

    The Chinese distributor’s new joint venture has bolstered its supply capabilities in lychee, longan, citrus and vegetables

  • Article

    Redpack expands

    2008-07-04T15:01:01Z

    Redpack Packaging Machinery has embarked upon an expansion programme at its Rackheath, Norwich head office and production facilities.

  • David Camp
    Article

    ALP launches best practice tool

    2008-07-04T13:01:01Z

    The Association of Labour Providers (ALP) has launched a new software tool to help organisations using agency labour ensure fair treatment of temporary workers, eliminate exploitation and work towards best practice.

  • Article

    PMA strengthens international profile

    2008-07-04T12:45:28Z

    The association is committed to improving its service to non-US members and American exporters

  • generic grapes
    Article

    Chile ends 2007/08 season with a frown

    2008-07-04T12:25:41Z

    According to Chilean growers' group Fedefruta, Chile's table grape exports are down by 8 per cent for the season

  • Article

    Zenalco sees Spanish export rise

    2008-07-04T12:12:50Z

    Auchan-owned Spanish fruit and vegetable exporter Zenalco has announced details of an impressive sales increase

  • James Lowman
    Article

    ACS sets out stall

    2008-07-04T12:01:01Z

    The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) is to focus on planning policy reform and the proposed retail ombudsman, as it continues its campaign for a fairer grocery market.

  • Article

    Lincolnshire ready for the Royal Show

    2008-07-04T11:01:02Z

    Food fanatics heading for the Royal Agricultural Show at Stoneleigh Park in July 3-6, can sample the food from one of the UK’s top food-producing counties in the Love Food, Love Lincolnshire pavilion.

  • Left to right: Ashley Baldry, Lance Cornell and David Brown
    Article

    Oakley on the up

    2008-07-04T10:20:28Z

    For the last two and a half years, the Oakley Group has been quietly working on its new division Oakley Grower Services (OGS). Elizabeth O’Keefe visits its Cambridgeshire-based site to find out what the farming and distribution business has been up to.

  • The dawn of a new age?
    Article

    The dawn of a new age?

    2008-07-04T10:18:59Z

    The Spanish grape season is in good shape. But as Murcian growers gain control of the Sugraone variety, and various financial issues pressurise the industry, change is in the air. Elizabeth O’Keefe reports.

  • Low Countries bridge the gap
    Article

    Low Countries bridge the gap

    2008-07-04T10:16:25Z

    Dutch and Belgian berries have continued to enjoy a good reputation in the UK market, providing glasshouse volumes both before and beyond home-grown supply and filling gaps in the main domestic season. Anna Sbuttoni reports.

  • Shoppers watch their wallets as credit crunch bites
    Article

    Shoppers watch their wallets as credit crunch bites

    2008-07-04T10:14:03Z

    With the credit crunch starting to have an impact and consumers rapidly tightening their purse strings, are sales of organic fruit and vegetables, with their traditionally higher price tag, set to feel the squeeze? Laura Gould reports.