Meldungen aus Europa – Page 4687
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The danger of imposing restrictive covenants
Adam Bernstein hosts the FPJ’s monthly spotlight on the legislation that affects your business, and how you can use it to your advantage. This month, Clive Day takes a look at the risks of failing to effectively use restrictive covenants.
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A fresh case of wait and see
In trading terms, it is normally a question of wait and see at this time of the year, what with the festive season looming
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Method in the US brand madness
A number of US exporters at the PMA Fresh Summit in Atlanta seem to be pinning their hopes on strong branding as a route back
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FTA calls for loading time change
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has called for a review of the 20-minute loading/unloading rule and other issues in a general assessment of parking enforcement for commercial vehicles in London.
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Carbon reduction project's £800,000 boost
Leading academics and industrialists are to work together on an £800,000 research project to reduce the amount of carbon dioxide released by the food industry.
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Tesco boost for dried fruits
UK consumers are showing increasing interest in health foods, including dried fruits, Tesco has claimed.
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Kiwifruit disappointment for Seeka
A major New Zealand kiwifruit grower and packer has announced a predicted short-fall in its annual interim profit report.
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ArticleKids knowledge gap shock
More than one in three children have no idea what a chip is made from, according to a recent survey.
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Potato show set for success
The British Potato Council’s biennial British Potato event looks set for success with a high number of ticket sales and exhibitors numbers already registered.
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Campari has other cocktail tomato varieties on the rocks
Retailers need a bona fide leader, not an apprentice, to drive sales of their tomato categories, said the Campari Marketing Group at PMA in Atlanta. And Campari is trumping all others in the US market.
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ArticleAll roads lead to problems
As with any other industry, the UK fresh produce sector would fail to exist without the road network which facilitates the distribution of so many goods from field to fork. And few would be foolish enough to dispute the need for continuous and unobstructed access to fresh produce. Yet, many in the transport industry believe the country’s leaders have been hugely remiss in recognising the procedures necessary to bring its infrastructure to a level which would allow it to better serve this, and all other such necessary industries. Elspeth Waters reports.
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ArticleDenney-Finch now on food chain perch
Heading up grocery think-tank the IGD, Joanne Denney-Finch has also recently taken on the role of chairman of the food chain centre. She talks to Ed Bedington about what she is looking to do to help the fresh produce sector improve its efficiency
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Del Monte profit drop
Higher spending on promotion and production has cut Fresh Del Monte’s latest profits by more than half despite an upsurge in sales.
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Grape change for South African producer
This year’s South African grape season will spell great change for one of the Orange River region’s best-known suppliers.
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Parripak's board back to class
Board members at vegetable preparation specialist Parripak Foods have taken part in a competitive strategy masterclass in a bid to revitalise the business.
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ArticleRural business course for horticulture
Horticulturalists and other small land-based businesses are set to profit from a new foundation degree in rural business management developed in partnership between Hadlow College and Barclays Bank.
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PMA establishes Recruitment Foundation
US trade association PMA has decided to establish an Education Foundation, to enhance the training and recruitment facets of the produce industry.
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Morrisons faces possible legal action
Morrisons could be set to face legal action for sex discrimination after offering a group of female staff less redundancy money than men.
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ArticlePolka proves popular
Polka, a primocane raspberry variety, is proving increasingly popular, according to Hargreaves Plants.
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M&S results good
Marks & Spencer is celebrating after beating analysts expectations with a 19.6 per cent rise in pre-tax profits to £308.2m in its half-year results.