Meldungen aus Europa – Page 4599
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Israel suffers losses as war rages on
Growers in northern Israel have collectively lost an estimated $1m (520,000) a day during the month of hostilities with Hezbollah.
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Nisa news on Costcutter merger
The £200 million merger of grocery wholesaler Nisa-Today’s and convenience store chain Costcutter is back on track following the approval a new merger deal this week.
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ArticleMP Jack invites industry back chat
Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Select Committee chairman Michael Jack MP has made a strong plea to the whole of the horticultural industry, to submit its views on any future policy issues they think may affect them.
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Midlands focus on fresh
Fresh produce has been singled out as a priority growth area at the Heart of England Fine Foods (HEFF) trade development event this month.
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ArticleLet them make rain rain
An international team comprising scientists from Belgium, Israel, and the US, is gearing up to perform one of the greatest and most elusive tricks in nature - causing the heavens to bring rain, writes Aaron Priel.
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ArticleAdd value to leeks
A Food Chain Centre Value Chain Analysis (VCA) project, carried out with Emmett UK, has shown that it is possible to reduce costs by 40 per cent, improve quality by 34 per cent, and reduce delivery lead time by 81 per cent in the production of leeks. FPJ exclusively brings you this FCC case study, in the words of FCC managing director Peter Whitehead.
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ArticleSoaking up the sun
The sun has shone on sweetcorn production in the UK and on the continent this season. The hottest July on record has simultaneously stressed the crop and sparked demand and as the golden cobs prove a barbecue favourite, UK suppliers are looking forward to a strong peak season. Anna Sbuttoni reports.
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ArticleData good for digestion
To subscribe or not to subscribe? When it comes to market data, there seems to be a dichotomy between those who buy everything going and those who boycott the concept altogether. So, are those in the know any better off? Elspeth Waters reports.
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Just what can you say about difficult people?
Adam Bernstein hosts the FPJ’s monthly spotlight on the legislation that affects your business, and how you can use it to your advantage. This month, Anna West points out the dos and don’ts of writing a reference.
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GLA: time to act
If your business uses temporary labour, you should now be taking steps to ensure that you don’t suffer any disruption
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Apples of UK past sadly forgotten
My spies tell me the English apple season is set to get underway by the end of the week with the arrival of the first crop of
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Data can be crucial for self-protection
As our feature this week illustrates (p24), you, the industry, can take statistical data or leave it. Supermarket suppliers,
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ArticleJS consumers prioritise fruit and veg
The fresh produce health message may be getting through to consumers, with 92 per cent of the population putting both fresh fruit and some kind of fresh vegetable in their shopping basket each week, research by Sainsbury’s has revealed.
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ArticleSales and profits down at Del Monte
Global fresh fruit producer, marketer, and distributor Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc has announced a drop in net sales and gross profit for the second quarter of 2006, compared with the same period last year.
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Tesco to miss first inquiry deadline
Tesco is set to miss today’s first deadline for the Competition Commission’s (CC) supermarket inquiry.
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ArticleTrade restricted by terror plot
The dramatic step-up in security levels at all UK airports has trickled down to airline catering but their business has not been seriously affected so far.
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Chilean varieties all set
New varieties of Chilean-bred peaches and nectarines are set to be planted next year in commercial trial volumes.
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ArticleAsda sees Salanova sales soar
Sampling demonstrations at over 100 Asda stores last month have boosted sales of Salanova, Rijk Zwaan’s one-cut ready lettuce.
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New draft assisted areas map published
The government has published a draft map of assisted areas where companies will be eligible for regional aid in future.
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SGS earns UKAS accreditation
SGS UK announced it has gained accreditation to issue ISO 22000 certification by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS).