Meldungen aus Europa – Page 4359
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ArticleSomerfield results entice bidders
Somerfield will hope to see bidders queuing down the aisles after revealing “exceptional” Christmas figures, while Waitrose voices an interest in some of the Somerfield portfolio.
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ArticleVirgin land lifts Egypt’s hopes
Egypt is a key potato supplier to the UK market, but shipments have hovered around 20,000 tonnes in recent years. Producers are hoping that some of their latest initiatives will re-energise exports and push that figure upwards. Doris Lee Butterworth talks to producers and UK importers.
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ArticleA question of breeding
Vegetable breeding specialist Zeraim Gedera’s reputation has gone from strength to strength since the launch of its A Sense of Taste campaign at last year’s Fruit Logistica. Laura Gould finds out what the company has up its sleeve for 2008.
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ArticleResistance holds key
The UK seed breeding industry is both a competitive and challenging one. Selecting the right variety is vital to growers, retailers and consumers alike and, with the fresh produce industry’s ever-increasing list of demands, seed breeders have a tall order to continue to deliver the goods. Elizabeth O’Keefe reports.
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ArticleIsrael’s finest gather at Tel Aviv forum
Israeli fresh produce exporters, farmers, technology companies and agricultural bigwigs arrived en masse in Tel Aviv last week for the 18th outing of the country’s annual Agro-Mashov trade fair. Laura Gould was among the visitors.
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ArticleEncouraging biodiversity
Warwick HRI’s Bill Finch-Savage looks at the impact of climate change on biodiversity and environmental stewardship, in the fifth article in the university’s climate change series for FPJ.
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Long-term approach and government understanding would ward off doom
Sadly, all the indications are saying 2008 will not be a vintage year for foodservice. Although there is a lot that appears to
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ArticlePress speculation stokes category slowdown rumour
Consumers seem more confused than ever when it comes to what they should and should not be buying if they want to “do the right thing”. Is the organics category, with the controversy it has sparked in recent months, adding fuel to the fire? Laura Gould reports.
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Supermarkets take stock of January sales tactics
As I predicted last week, it is proving to be a month where the produce departments in most multiples have created their own
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Re:fresh research to foster organic debate
As regular readers of this column will know, it has always struck me as strange that the organic production lobby has remained
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ArticleCooper sells Western company
Peter Cooper, a veteran of 47 years on the London wholesale market scene, has sold his eponymous company at Western International to Walter Braund (Western) Ltd.
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ArticleTough economy no match for produce firms
Three quarters of fresh produce companies look well placed to survive the rocky economic conditions set to befall the UK in 2008, according to market analyst Plimsoll Publishing.
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Eight years for cannabis smuggling traders
Two fruit and vegetable traders convicted of involvement in a plot to import 1.2 tonnes of cannabis into the UK, hidden in a consignment of potatoes, have had their jail terms increased to eight years.
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Oz stones feel the heat
Stonefruit crops in southern Tasmania have been scorched by extreme heat over the last few days.
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ArticleLFI appoints new chief exec
Leatherhead Food International (LFI), provider of scientific research, information and consultancy for the global food and drink industry, has appointed a new chief executive.
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Tyrells farmer poised to make millions
A Herefordshire potato grower who had a public fall-out with supermarket giant Tesco could be set to make millions from the sale of a stake in premium crisp manufacturer Tyrells.
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ArticleSomerfield bid to be managed by Citigroup
According to today’s issue of The Times, Citigroup has been appointed to attract bids for supermarket chain Somerfield. The value of the retailer is now being estimated at around £2.5 billion.
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UK growers weather storms
Heavy rainfall and high winds were causing concern to growers on Wednesday.
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ArticleGM carrot could prevent bone disease
A GM carrot that helps people absorb more calcium has been produced to prevent brittle bone disease.
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ArticleArava frosts cause severe damage
Temperatures as low as -4°C on Monday night have caused severe damage to crops in the Arava Valley in Israel.