Meldungen aus Europa – Page 4609
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ArticleExtremaduran plums drop 60 per cent
Plum production in the Spanish region of Extremadura is set to drop by 60 per cent this year, after rain during the flowering season, according to fruit exporters’ association Afruex.
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ArticleWells follows Durose out of Tesco
Following the news that head of produce Peter Durose is to leave Tesco, freshinfo has learnt that senior buying manager Anne Wells has also announced her departure from the retailer's head office fresh produce team.
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Greenvale / Sainsbury's co-host organic conference
Potato supplier Greenvale AP and Sainsbury’s took bold steps to ease supplier-supermarket relations last week by co-hosting an organic potato conference.
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Medjoul date speeds up charts
Demand for the Israeli Medjoul date is on the up, and the variety has gained a good position on the European market.
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ArticleM&S posts first-quarter growth
Marks & Spencer has reported an increase in same-store sales in the first quarter, up 8.2 per cent.
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Upward climb for Vietnamese exports
Vietnam’s fresh produce exports generated US$136 million (£74m) in the first half of this year, marking an annual rise of more than 14.3 per cent, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD).
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ArticleLLS steps on the gas
Packaging company Long Life Solutions is hoping to accelerate its mission to aid the government in reducing food waste, with the launch of its SmartPunnet for soft fruit.
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ArticleWaitrose takes off in Scotland
Strong fruit and veg sales have helped Waitrose exceed expected turnover at its new Scottish stores.
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ArticleWrittle works with Jordan
Growers in Jordan have enlisted the help of Writtle College’s post-harvest unit to better target the UK market and increase the standard and quality of the country’s produce.
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Labelling systems confuse shoppers - Which?
Tesco and other leading manufacturers who have refused to use the food labelling system recommended by the Food Standards Agency are confusing shoppers, it has emerged.
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ArticleMiddlebrook explains mushroom rethink
Mushroom Bureau chairman Andrew Middlebrook, of Monaghan Mushrooms, has outlined why the industry is putting its weight behind the product again.
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ArticleSainsbury's strives to make a difference
Sainsbury’s policy on corporate responsibility comes down to five key points, according to the retailer’s latest report.
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Produce firms are takeover targets
The fresh produce industry could soon see a raft of takeovers as 272 of its companies are told they must change or face failure.
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Nets get UltraBag revamp
The biggest development in net packaging in 15 years is making its way into the UK fresh produce sector.
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Friendly fruit from Ecuador
Ecuadorian exporter Exporganic SA is hoping to capitalise on the perceived health and environmental benefits of organic food by branding its bananas Friendly.
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Aussies keeping Kiwis waiting
The Australian government will keep New Zealand apple growers waiting for a decision on giving NZ top-fruit access to the Aussie market.
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ArticleSA Goldens take to the airwaves
The PR and promotional campaign for South African Golden Delicious in the UK will move onto the airwaves next week, with a promotion on Capital Gold.
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Labour disaster creeping up on industry
The fresh produce industry faces a rude awakening in December, if it does not act now to put its labour-sourcing arrangements in order.
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Evenett joins TCS team
After a period of strong growth, London Hire TCS has brought in David Evenett to bolster the company’s sales team.
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Packaging innovators get gold stars
Innovations in food packaging were rewarded with a night of celebration at the Starpack Awards 2006, alongside the rest of the UK packaging industry.