Meldungen aus Europa – Page 4558
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ArticlePolytunnel ruling a blow to industry
The High Court’s decision to insist growers seek planning permission before erecting polytunnels has come as a huge blow to the soft industry, according to several sources.
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BPC potato storage event announced
Potato storage will be in the spotlight at a specialist British Potato Council event in Marston, Lincolnshire, on January 16.
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ArticleBerry sales soar
More than £204 million of British berries were sold through UK supermarkets this year. This represents an overall increase of 6.8 per cent to 53,000 tonnes of fruit, despite 2006 being an extremely challenging year for the industry.
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Skillsmart scholarship offer
The deadline for applications for three scholarships to the prestigious 2007 Oxford Retail Masters Forum from Skillsmart, the sector skills council for retail, and Retail Trust, will be on January 12.
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Tesco meets price-cut criticism
A plan by Tesco to offer massive discounts on Christmas shopping bills has prompted criticism from rival retailers.
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WWF in organic move
Worldwide Fruit (WWF) is to introduce a range of lesser-known organic apple varieties to ensure that UK apple growers meet demands following an upsurge in retail interest in organic produce.
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ArticleAll eyes on landmark case for polytunnels
The growth of the UK soft-fruit industry could be in jeopardy if a ruling that polytunnels need planning permission is not overturned, producers told the High Court today.
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ArticleTiny Tangerines at M&S
The world’s smallest tangerines will make a UK debut this Christmas at Marks & Spencer.
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ArticleIsreal capitalises on health boom
The israeli fresh produce industry is hoping to capitalise on the increasing trend for “functional foods” with the development of several new fruit and vegetable varieties.
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ArticleFresh produce faces tough times
Nearly a third of fresh produce companies will see a dip in profits next year, according to the latest Plimsoll analysis.The publisher found that, while 2006 has been a highly competitive year for the UK sector, 2007 promises even tougher times.
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ArticlePoupart reshuffles
Laurence Olins will hand over his role as group managing director of the Poupart Group to his cousin Adam Olins on January 1, 2007, and become executive chairman of the group.
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ArticleAll your business wants for Christmas is...
Ho, ho, ho and what do you want for Christmas? Among all the angst and expense of buying personal presents, spare a thought for your business. It, too, deserves something special. The difference is that what you give your business this year could, and should, fund next year’s Christmas costs, writes Paul Clapham of the Carbon Trust.
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ArticleEgypt’s winter clean up
Harvesting of Egyptian berries and citrus is underway and many producers are hoping that the larger volumes will enjoy a captive UK audience. Doris Lee Butterworth reports.
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Joined-up thinking breeds extra efficiency
This month we take a look at some of the IT-related issues that are shaping the sector, from a new electronic invoicing system developed by a farming co-operative to a point-of-sale makeover designed to give Waitrose customers a more flexible and convenient shopping experience.
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PMA forges ties with allies
Produce Marketing Association, the US trade association for fruit and vegetables, strengthens its ties with the Alliance for Food and Farming, with the appointment of its president to the Alliance’s board of directors.
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Colourful hopes for the New Year
As is the custom with trade publications these days, the FPJ shuts up shop over Christmas, so this will be my last column of
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Fair trade for all
As you have probably guessed from FPJ’s festive attire, this is the last issue of 2006. Our offices will be closed from
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ArticleRed grapes supply stays tight
The market situation in the UK for red grapes remains extremely tight in the run up to Christmas, despite suppliers’ hopes that the position would improve this month.
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Sainsbury’s scoops third in corporate comp
A team of Sainsbury’s colleagues scooped two prizes at global corporate team-building event.
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Citrus strike called off
The citrus sector strike in Spain scheduled for today and tomorrow (Friday) has been postponed indefinitely by producer organisations.