Meldungen aus Europa – Page 4651

  • Richard Hirst
    Article

    UK growers lead the field

    2006-03-03T18:01:01Z

    UK horticulture is leading the way for the rest of agriculture to follow in terms of its connections with customers, market focus and protection and management of the countryside.

  • Article

    Aviko goes for steamed approach

    2006-03-03T16:01:00Z

    Potato processor Aviko is hoping for success in foodservice with its healthier, steam-cooked range of products.

  • Jersey on target
    Article

    Jersey on target

    2006-03-03T14:01:01Z

    Jersey Royal plantings are ahead of schedule, despite recent wet weather calling a halt to work on the island.

  • The 5 A Day campaign is working as consumers choose more fruit and veg.
    Article

    UK dumps the junk

    2006-03-03T12:31:39Z

    Sales of junk food and drinks are falling as UK consumers choose healthier options.

  • Article

    MBM remains upbeat

    2006-03-03T12:01:02Z

    MBM aims to remain a major player in the potato business, md Pepe Bascetta has told growers.

  • Article

    Almeria returns slide

    2006-03-03T10:01:00Z

    An increase in production boosted by fine weather conditions has led to a fall in returns for salads growers in Almeria for the first four months of the season.

  • Liverpool traders' fear for Kwik Save move
    Article

    Liverpool traders' fear for Kwik Save move

    2006-03-03T08:01:00Z

    Somerfield’s sale of its Kwik Save brand has left traders in Liverpool nervous, with several million pounds worth of trade potentially hanging in the balance.

  • Fairtrade fair world
    Article

    Fairtrade fair world

    2006-03-02T17:04:52Z

    Demand for Fairtrade products is at an all-time high but many supporters believe more can still be achieved. Doris Lee Butterworth reports.

  • Baarda brings innovation
    Article

    Baarda brings innovation

    2006-03-02T17:03:01Z

    This may be a highly innovative industry, but it is not often you come across a project that is truly ground-breaking. John Baarda’s 23 acres of high technology glass at Billingham fall into that category and Tommy Leighton paid the Teesside site a visit to see early progress.

  • A candidate crisis
    Article

    A candidate crisis

    2006-03-02T17:02:33Z

    Since FPJ last profiled recruitment the industry has become more pro-active in this area. Yet despite the newfound direction, fresh produce as a career prospect is still not getting the recognition it deserves - or the investment it requires. Emma Twyning talks to some pragmatic recruitment and training experts who all say the industry simply needs to shout louder.

  • Article

    Newton’s raw passion for bagged salads

    2006-03-02T16:55:00Z

    Mark Newton is managing director of Florette, the leading brand in the bagged salad arena. He talks to Ed Bedington about the prepared salad sector, how it has handled various attacks on its reputation and why Florette continues to smile.

  • Article

    Market views get legal stamp

    2006-03-02T16:47:59Z

    In the last two years, French wholesale markets have been focused on the revamping of their juridical and financial status.

  • Article

    No such thing as out of season

    2006-03-02T16:46:58Z

    Hardly a day goes by it seems, without fruit and vegetables being in the news. Great, you might think, but there have been

  • Article

    Fantasists hi-jack the debate

    2006-03-02T16:45:42Z

    The Sunday Telegraph recently published a debate on the future of British food with 11 “experts” taking part. On

  • Article

    Branston's Exquisa success

    2006-03-02T16:01:01Z

    Branston is claiming a success with its Exquisa potato, one of two salad varieties marketed by Tesco under its premium Finest label.

  • Article

    US consumers look to super-fruits

    2006-03-02T14:01:01Z

    Superfruits are among the ingredients set to enjoy increasing popularity with US consumers.

  • Tesco launches organic pineapples
    Article

    Tesco launches organic pineapples

    2006-03-02T12:01:01Z

    Tesco has beaten other UK supermarkets to the post with the launch of the first whole organic pineapples.

  • Article

    Food apprenticeships launched

    2006-03-02T10:01:01Z

    Youngsters will soon be able to opt out of conventional subjects to specialise in food manufacturing at GCSE level.

  • A healthier focus has failed to boost profits in the UK
    Article

    McDonald's to shut outlets

    2006-03-02T08:01:00Z

    Fast-food chain McDonald's is closing 25 UK branches to improve profits after failing to win over customers with its healthier options.

  • Article

    Consortium pushes for green rewards

    2006-03-01T16:01:00Z

    A consortium of business and industry transport groups has called on Transport for London to reward them for being green.