Meldungen aus Europa – Page 4653

  • AgroFresh appoints new head
    Article

    AgroFresh appoints new head

    2006-02-25T12:01:00Z

    AgroFresh, the company that developed the SmartFresh system for storing fresh produce, has appointed a new president.

  • Bayer launches potato protection
    Article

    Bayer launches potato protection

    2006-02-25T10:01:02Z

    Bayer CropScience has launched two products to protect potato crops against disease.

  • Grape gap opens up
    Article

    Grape gap opens up

    2006-02-25T08:01:00Z

    Two of the biggest southern hemisphere exporters are facing difficult times as both South African and Chilean senders cope with an assortment of power cuts, currency issues and the fall out from unseasonable weather.

  • Blok honoured by Chileans
    Article

    Blok honoured by Chileans

    2006-02-24T17:01:01Z

    Chilean industry honours Robert Blok of Citronas for his invaluable help to his industry.

  • Article

    Asda faces strike action

    2006-02-24T14:01:01Z

    Asda’s distribution network is facing major disruption after union leaders have warned of an impending strike.

  • SEF takes Grower of the Year title
    Article

    SEF takes Grower of the Year title

    2006-02-24T13:15:40Z

    Southern England Farms was celebrating last night (Thursday) after taking home the title of Grower of the Year.

  • Article

    Packaging portfolio revamped

    2006-02-24T12:01:01Z

    French container manufacturer International Paper has revamped its portfolio with a new range of cartons for the European fresh produce industry.

  • Fernandez hangs up his skates
    Article

    Fernandez hangs up his skates

    2006-02-24T10:01:01Z

    Spanish importer Luis Fernandez has retired after 52 years in the fresh produce industry.

  • Israel’s citrus strength
    Article

    Israel’s citrus strength

    2006-02-24T09:34:04Z

    Volumes may have been lower this year, but the Israeli citrus sector has maintained a strong performance, despite the inevitable issues of rising costs, but can they persuade the consumer to peel? Ed Bedington reports.

  • Redbridge’s flower power
    Article

    Redbridge’s flower power

    2006-02-24T09:33:42Z

    The advent of Valentine’s Day last week may have succeeded in bringing flowers to the forefront of the consumer consciousness for a day or two, but what about the other 363 odd days of the year? Elspeth Waters caught up with Re:fresh 2005 Flower Business of the Year winners Redbridge Flowers to discover how the division is making waves to keep apace with the demands of the twenty-first century flower industry.

  • Article

    Global FFID opportunity set to be explored

    2006-02-24T09:31:18Z

    Information technology is playing an ever increasing 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 RFID opportunities within the fresh produce sector, to Natures Way Marketing signing onto Anglia Business’ LinkFresh system.

  • Article

    PMA’s ground-breaking year

    2006-02-24T09:28:56Z

    Produce Marketing Association, the US trade association for fruit and vegetables, is celebrating a successful year and planning for the future, while calling for government action to improve fresh produce consumption in American schools.

  • Article

    A question of identification in the fruit sector

    2006-02-24T09:27:00Z

    The pundits have already expressed their concern over China’s long-term threat to northern and southern hemisphere apple

  • Article

    Is organic the better option?

    2006-02-24T09:25:53Z

    There is no sensible argument against giving school children the opportunity to eat more fruit and vegetables.Where the

  • Jersey Royal chiefs in UK talks
    Article

    Jersey Royal chiefs in UK talks

    2006-02-24T08:01:01Z

    Jersey Royal bosses are in talks to buy into mainland-based potato businesses to help boost their brand.

  • Article

    Banana union "irresponsible"

    2006-02-23T16:01:00Z

    The president of the Panamanian banana producing co-operative Coosemupar, Gutiérrez, has labelled the union Sitrachilco as “irresponsible”.

  • Article

    Chiquita upbeat despite losses

    2006-02-23T14:01:01Z

    Chiquita has announced triumphant results for 2005 despite severe losses.

  • Article

    Government drops S&A case

    2006-02-23T12:01:02Z

    Herefordshire councillors have hit out at the government for dropping a case against S&A Property, in a case that has been branded locally as the Battle of Strawberry Fields.

  • Re:fresh - your shout
    Article

    Re:fresh - your shout

    2006-02-23T10:01:01Z

    The next phase of the Re:fresh Partnership’s research project, being carried out with agricultural consultancy Grant Thornton, got underway this week.

  • Max MacGillivray
    Article

    Redfox makes London move

    2006-02-23T08:01:02Z

    International food and hospitality recruitment specialist, Redfox Executive Selection, has announced the opening of its new office in London.