Meldungen aus Europa – Page 4677
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ArticleWAPA aims to end apple crisis
International apple leaders agree to improve information sharing to end global problems.
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ArticleBond: Sainsbury's poised to reclaim No.2 spot
Asda chief executive Andy Bond has warned that the chain’s position as the UK’s number two supermarket is under sever threat from Sainsbury’s.
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ArticleSoft fruit recovery heralded
Soft fruit supplies have been running extremely short but that is about to change this week as sources in the Mediterranean Basin come on stream.
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NZ weathers dry spell
Parts of New Zealand are experiencing drier conditions than usual for the time of year with mixed results for fruit growing areas.
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Sainsbury's living salad success
Sainsbury’s fresh produce category topped the bill at the Quality Food & Drink Awards 2005 this week.
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ArticleBelgian pear forecast goes up
The top-fruit harvest in Belgium has been revised upwards on original estimates made in July.
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Water key to tackling bruising on potatoes
Research into the causes of potato bruising has revealed that an optimum hydration level could help growers keep blackspot and cracking to a minimum.
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Fresh Del Monte drops expectations
Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc has downgraded its earnings forecast for 2005.
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ArticleIndian opportunity exciting
India is “the most challenging and exciting market in the global fresh produce business”, according to New Delhi-based Keith Sunderlal, of consultancy The SCS Group.
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I can't believe it's not got butter
Leading potato supplier Greenvale AP pulled in the crowds at BP 2005, offering samples of its newly launched variety Mayan Gold to visitors of the at its stand.
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Machinery launch at potato show
Scotts Potato Machinery used the BP2005 show to launch its latest machine - the Evolution Separator.
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ArticleNew markets needed for Argentina
Adolfo Storni of lemon-export giant San Miguel told the Southern Hemisphere Congress said that his Argentinian fresh produce counterparts need to find new markets to ensure the long-term viability of their industry.
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ArticleToo many bad apples behind market crash
The crash in the southern hemisphere apple market in Europe in the last few months has been blamed on the shipping of “too many, too bad, too cheap apples” over an extended season, claimed Karl Schmitz of BVEO in Germany.
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ArticleTesco and Freshfel share fresh hope
Tesco hopes Eat in Colour will prove more successful than 5 A DAY, while Freshfel is set to unveil a pan-European healthy-eating logo.
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ArticleGreyfriars bucks mushroom trend
Plimsoll Publishing has rated Greyfriars UK as a top-five company within the mushroom sector due to its increasing financial strength and above-average sales growth.
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Potato sector must innovate to grow
The potato sector needs to concentrate on innovation and promotion in order to secure a greater market share, David Hughes, professor of food marketing at Imperial College, London told delegates at BP2005.
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ArticleWarming to change
Climate change, the greenhouse effect and extreme weather may all have seemed pie in the sky a few years ago, but they are happening now and are here to stay. Kathy Hammond finds out about the implications for fresh produce supply in the years to come.
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ArticleWorld opens up for Colombia
As the global climate becomes less reliable, the world continues to look for new sources to guarantee its 12-month supply demands are met. Over the next five issues, FPJ will report from Colombia, a country with fresh produce potential that remains largely untapped. Tommy Leighton kicks off the coverage with an exporters’ eye view on a country that is fast emerging as a realistic long-term partner for UK buyers.
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ArticleMarket makeover
Borough Market is without doubt one of the most historically important in London. Moving to its present site in 1756, it is the city’s oldest fruit and vegetable wholesale market still trading. Emma Twyning talks to Andy Sugarman, wholesaler and chairman of Borough Market Tenants’ Association, who is hoping the market’s impending refurbishments are going to bring back an old-time feel, just in time for its 250th birthday next year.