Meldungen aus Europa – Page 4642
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ArticleRe:fresh participants announced
Organisers of Re:fresh 2006, Fresh Produce Journal, Nexus Media and the Fresh Produce Consortium, have secured the services of a number of top industry names for the day-time conference.
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ArticleCitrus growers face drought
Cirus growers in the Corrientes area of Argentina are seeking state help to try and alleviate the problems caused by drought in the region.
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Environmental help now online
Businesses in the food sector can now keep abreast of changes to environmental legislation thanks to a new registration tool from NetRegs.
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Soft drinks withdrawn over benzene scare
A scare over the chemical benzene has seen a number of fruity soft drinks withdrawn from the UK shelves.
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ArticleStrawberry flow disrupted
Inclement weather has again interrupted the flow of strawberries from the Spanish producing region of Huelva as growers group together to try and boost prices.
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ArticleJuicy Spanish oranges get new ad campaign
Foods from Spain has launched an advertising campaign to promote Spanish oranges in the UK.
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ArticleFTA: driver shortage reducing
The troublesome shortage of lorry drivers in the UK is lessening, the Freight Transport Association (FTA) has confirmed.
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ArticleGuarantee Securitam regroups
Differences among growers at Guarantee Securitam have led to a walk-out by 11 of its 17 members leaving a more streamlined group to plan for the future.
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Fyffes in Indian jv
Fyffes is reported to have embarked on a 50-50 joint venture with Indian fruit suppliers Suri Fruit Agency.
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ArticleRetailers healthy actions highlighted
A new report has highlighted the efforts retailers are putting into improving the healthy options for customers, and fresh produce is playing a key role.
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ArticleSpar in the running
European athletics and Spar are both set to get a boost from the international retailer’s sponsorship of major track and field events around the continent over the next 12 months.
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Asda defends payment demands
Asda is defending itself against accusations it has been asking suppliers from up-front cash payments.
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ArticleAussies could lift apple ban next year
Australia's 85-year ban on New Zealand apple imports could be lifted by this time next year, according to Pipfruit New Zealand chairman Ian Palmer.
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Wholesale disruption
The strike on Tuesday by the UK’s largest union Unison over pension provision for public sector workers disrupted trade on wholesale markets.
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ArticleChiquita's Panama deadline nears
Chiquita’s exclusivity contract with Panamanian banana co-operative Coosemupar is under threat as the deadline nears for the multi-national and its supplier to settle their differences.
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M&S sells US chain
Marks and Spencer has sold its US chain Kings Supermarkets, Inc to a US investor group for $61.5 million in cash (£35.4m).
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ArticleMack and Geest sign jv
Mack and Geest have set up a jv to manage their potato and conventional and organic vegetable business with Marks & Spencer.
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ArticleFreshfel seeks industry unification
Logos, logos everywhere, but Freshfel thinks it has what it takes to unify the European fresh produce market under one umbrella logo and is keen to spread the message. Ed Bedington reports.
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ArticleHerbs flavour UK market
Celebrity chefs are not the only ones who are doolally about herbs. Strong demand in the UK shows few signs of abating and producers have been quick to identify opportunities in the marketplace. Doris Lee Butterworth reports.
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Tesco.com wins trade-mark action
Information technology continues to play an ever larger role in the arena of fresh produce. This month we take a look at some of the issues and systems that are shaping the sector, from Tesco winning trade-mark action against an online operator, to a call for the UK’s retailers to embrace the RFID revolution