Meldungen aus Europa – Page 4576
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ArticleMacs keep Irish smiling
JP Sullivan has a long history of exporting its McIntosh apples into the UK and Irish markets, and has spent much of that time working with Northern Irish importer Tom Conaty. Tommy Leighton talks to Ned O’Neill and John Iannacci.
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ArticleWeather-beaten, but unbowed
With summer lasting some five months this year in the UK, the effects of Global warming have become an undeniable reality. However, for Canary Island growers, unusually high temperatures and tropical storms have been making their presence felt for a few years already. Doris Lee Butterworth talks to leading producers and importers to find out more.
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ArticleSpania Fresh stays in focus
The Canary Islands has not had an easy time of late. But one company that is determined to show its commitment is Spania Fresh Canarias SL. Doris Lee Butterworth reports.
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ArticleChile builds on avo presence
The largest-ever volumes of Chilean avocados are earmarked for the UK this season. And the Chilean Hass Avocado Committee (CHAC) has rolled up its sleeves for a strong promotional push. Anna Sbuttoni reports.
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More to a sub than meets the eye
Supporting the 5 A DAY Just Eat More (fruit & veg) programme isn’t something the Subway chain even needed to give much
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Capturing spirit of an industry
As I wrote this, I was looking forward to going to “Marden”, or as it is more correctly known nowadays the
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Unity can be key to unlock profit
I was on the east coast of the US last week and it was great to meet a group of exporters who were not only complimentary
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ArticleDerrick Harmer dies, aged 71
The trade will be saddened to hear of the death of Derrick Harmer at the age of 71.
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Fruit juice claim thrown out
Advertisements claiming a fruit drink provides two out of the recommended daily intake of five portions of fruit and veg have been deemed misleading.
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ArticleNew era in life of Bryan
Agrexco has finally said an official farewell to produce veteran Terry Bryan.
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Asda firms up no.2 spot
Asda has strengthened its hold on the number two tag in the latest TNS data.
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ArticleSouthampton awaits Canary Island salads
First arrivals of Canary Islands tomatoes are expected into ABP Southampton on October 23.
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ArticleMcDonald's claims biggest stake in US apples
McDonald’s has claimed it is the biggest distributor of apples in the US thanks to its Apple Dippers and Fruit & Walnut salad, which includes apples and grapes.
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Compass to settle £40m lawsuits
Compass, the world’s largest catering group, announced this week that will pay up to £40 million to settle two lawsuits alleging that it used bribes to win United Nations (UN) foodservice contracts.
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ArticleJazz at the core of Halloween
Jazz apple's UK champion Worldwide Fruit is embracing the Halloween festivities this year by bringing back some of the event’s traditional apple-orientated games.
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Teens opt for healthy snacks
Burger and chip-guzzling teens are prepared to switch to healthier alternatives if they are handed to them on a plate, researchers say.
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Noboa in line to be Ecuadorian president
Alvaro Noboa, Ecuador’s richest man and the owner and driving force behind its largest banana plantation has thrown an unexpected spanner into the country’s presidential race.
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ArticleInnovative fruit needed to win snack battle
New Zealand breeding institution HortResearch is urging growers and marketers to take heed of changing trends in consumer demand and seek new ways to ensure fruit can fight off competition from less healthy snacks.
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Syngenta fills speciality role
Syngenta Crop Protection has announced the appointment of Mark Bullen as speciality crops commercial manager.
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Villars quits Kwik Save post
Kwik Save has lost its second chief executive since it was bought from Somerfield by a private equity firm in February.