Meldungen aus Europa – Page 4379
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ArticleIndustry gloom forecast for '08
Escalating economic worries, higher prices, a weak dollar and tighter spending will combine to make 2008 a much tougher year for the fresh produce market.
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ArticleWealmoor begins to pick up pieces
Wealmoor, the fresh produce supplier thrust unwittingly into the nation’s conscience by a fatal fire at its Warwickshire packhouse three weeks ago, is beginning to put the pieces together that will ensure the future of both its business and its employees.
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Deman breaks into the UK
Vegetable Harvesting Systems (VHS) has sold its first Deman’s specialist-harvesting machine for Brussels sprouts to Merseyside farming business, James Heyes and Sons.
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ArticleA Fresca way of thinking
It has been a hectic two years for Fresca Group. Since its formation in 2005, a number of high-profile acquisitions have already been stashed under its belt and with one or two more unusual projects still up its sleeve, things are clearly not set to slow down anytime soon. Laura Gould talks to the company about its strategies, strengths and plans for the future.
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ArticleSpuds pull through the storm
The British Potato Council (BPC) has done a sterling job supporting the UK industry, providing best practice advice for growers, making strides in marketing and promotion, and building solidarity across the sector. Anna Sbuttoni headed to the BPC head office in Oxford ahead of its biennial event, British Potato 2007.
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ArticleDutch innovation
The UK is the second-largest customer for Dutch fresh produce, after Germany, and the Netherlands fruit and vegetable industry is ready to take this key market a step further. Elizabeth O’Keefe reports from the Netherlands on just some of the Dutch companies that are showing courage in their convictions, despite the difficulty of convincing UK customers of the value of innovation.
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ArticleGrand designs
A growing armoury of equipment is available to the root crop sector. Designed to help producers and processors cut their costs and achieve maximum efficiency, the diverse range of products is enough to make the layman’s eyes boggle. Doris Lee Butterworth dons her technological spectacles to find out more.
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The fresh produce abacus
In this month’s profile on the Produce Marketing Association (PMA), the US trade representative body has helped to develop an education programme to improve children’s mathematics and stimulate their desire to eat more fresh produce.
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Deck the aisles with berries, avocados and salads
We are not yet into December, but there are already crackers and mulled wine popping up around fresh produce departments and
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Lift the gloom with efficiency
Just when you thought it was safe to come out of the packhouse, along come the gloom merchants with predictions of a tougher
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Israeli crops hit by storms
Storms hit crops in Israel yesterday, with heavy rain and hail seen across the southern and central coastal plain, the northern Negev and the Valley of Jezreel.
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Dole offers virtual passports through web
Dole Europe has re-launched its pan-European website to include an interactive feature, called Planet Dole, which combines human stories with the latest in internet technology.
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Morrisons rebrand fuels sales growth
Morrisons has enjoyed a sales boost following a rebrand and a new advertising campaign.
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ArticleGlobalGAP forges US link
In a major step forward for good agricultural practices worldwide, GlobalGAP and the US’s Safe Quality Food Institute (SQF) have reached an agreement to develop a combined audit checklist.
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FoE makes local friends
Independent retailers are getting a boost from a new Friends of the Earth campaign to stock local shops with local produce.
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ArticleOnline produce has shorter shelf life
Fresh produce bought online may have a shorter shelf life than that bought in store, a new report has claimed.
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French strikes hit produce
French strike action since last week was starting to make itself felt on the fresh produce trade on Wednesday as unions entered talks.
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ArticleFarmers urge government rethink
Growers and farmers leaders have called on the government to have a radical rethink of its attitude to production agriculture and horticulture.
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Israeli-Indian fruit processing venture formed
Niv Agriculture, an Israeli processor and marketer of fresh fruit segments, has signed an agreement with the State of Magalia in India for co-operation in a fruit processing venture.
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ArticleIrish kids to grow their own potatoes
A new subject is to be added to the primary school curriculum in the Irish Republic next year - the art of growing prize-winning potatoes.