Meldungen aus Europa – Page 4748
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ArticlePicota the crop
The mountainous Valle del Jerte, in the region of Caceres, is a cherry-growing paradise. Its climate, natural resources including abundant water and sandy, acidic soil, and above all the well-developed skills of the local community, lend thenselves to production of high quality cherry varieties from late April to early August each year.
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ArticleIslands in the sun
The Canary Islands have strong historic links with the UK. But there is little time for looking back among tomato producers in the archipelago as they carve out market share and innovate to protect against increasing competition.
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ArticleVital part of pepper pot
Mainland Spain provides around 15 per cent of the cucumbers and more than a quarter of the capsicum that finds their way into the mouths of UK consumers each year. Growers in Almería supply the vast majority of that product and not surprisingly, the UK market has been a major driver for the region’s industry. The strength of the relationships between importers in the UK and growers and exporters in Almería has built up over decades of working hand-in-hand to meet each other’s needs and the requirements of a rightly demanding customer base.
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ArticleMelons fill natural window
Over half of all the melons eaten in the UK come from Spain and of that volume the region of Almería fills a very important niche, taking up the baton from Latin American sources in April before handing over to near-neighbour Murcia at the end of June.
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ArticleThe grape white hope
Traditionally a producer of seeded grape, the Spanish industry has completely changed its focus in the last decade and is now a major player in the European seedless grape market. The vast majority of Spanish grape for export is produced in Murcia. Spain’s key grape-growing region has a product portfolio that is well-aligned to the requirements of retailers and consumers and it is generally acknowledged as the preferred source for the main summer period in the UK market.
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M&S board fails to agree in chairman row
Further infighting at Marks & Spencer is expected after the board failed to reach agreement over who would be its next chairman this week.
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Online enhancement for Assured Produce Scheme
The University of Hertfordshire has just won a contract to improve the quality of online information on the Assured Produce Scheme.
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ArticleAlmería once again
The transformation of Almería has been astounding: in just 30 years the south-eastern province, part of the autonomous region of Andalusia, has developed to become the market garden of Europe and one of the continent’s leading producers of tomatoes.
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ArticleKaki making its mark
Kakifruit from the Ribera del Xúquer in Spain’s Valencia region has enjoyed denomination of origin (DO) status since 1997, but production of the product dates back much further than that.The fruit was first grown in the seventh century in China, before finding its way into Japan and Korea where it still occurs naturally. In fact in the Far East, there are more than 2,000 different cultivars.
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ArticleBest of the rest
Foods from Spain’s promotional campaign in the UK focuses on the products and regions that are covered earlier in this supplement. But there is much more besides and here is a round-up of the best of the rest.
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ArticlePromoting a nation
Foods from Spain launched a £6 million promotional programme in February, which brings its existing campaigns together under one banner.
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USDA report analyses global trends
The US Department of Agriculture has released a report discussing the trends influencing the changes in the global food market.
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Morrisons shares drop
Shares in Morrisons took a plunge yesterday after rumours began about another profit warning from the floundering retailer.
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Citrus grower takes a stand
An Australian citrus grower is harvesting fruit which he intends to sell illegally on the domestic market.
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Lords consent to New Covent Garden appeal
The House of Lords has given its unconditional consent to Defra and Covent Garden Market Authority to appeal against the Court
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Laser testing for fruit
US scientists have developed specialised non-invasive equipment to accurately assess the taste and quality of fruit and vegetables.
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Somerfield feels pressure on sales
Somerfield sales slowed in the second half of its financial year.
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Polish pressure rising for Dutch
Dutch producers are finding themselves under increasing pressure from Poland, an analyst has said.
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Pink Lady's polar success
Pink Lady producers are celebrating after their all female Polecat team became the first to reach the North Magnetic Pole.
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Flamingo makes an approach to Lingarden
Flamingo Holdings, a major supplier of cut flowers to key high street retailers in the UK, has approached the shareholders of Lingarden Ltd, with a view to acquiring an interest in the company.