Meldungen aus Europa – Page 4832
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ArticleRetailers lift mango focus
In this week’s focus on mangoes, Ed Bedington talks to retailers for their perspectives on the best-selling exotic fruit, and Tommy Leighton speaks to Avnish Malde, commercial director of the UK’s largest mango importer Wealmoor.
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ArticleLooking for the light
The UK organics market has reached a critical point. After a period of significant expansion, followed by a slow-down and flattening of market growth, it seems to slowly be embarking on a downwards curve. But is this just the natural stabilisation of the market, or has the organics bubble burst? Claire Foss reports.
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ArticleSpain gets pain relief
After a couple of disappointing years for Spanish salads there is great optimism among growers and UK importers the coming season will be a success. Concerns persist, however, about the long-term effects changing weather patterns may have on Spanish production. Tony Leighton reports.
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ArticleTrade being attacked on all fronts
So the latest Plimsoll line is that the fresh produce industry needs to shed 9,400 jobs in 12 months merely to remain
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ArticleGrowers face more wage hikes
The Agriculture Wages Board has angered growers with the announcement that their wages bill will increase well beyond the rate of inflation.
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ArticleCuban citrus hit hard by hurricane
While all eyes have been on Florida, Cuban citrus growers have been taking a pounding at the hands of the weather.
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ArticleChileans zip it
A leading Chilean packaging producer is reaping the rewards after introducing new technology to its bags.
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Sainsbury's goes green
Sainsbury’s is going green with the trial of a new range of biodegradable labelling.
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ArticleTesco in traffic-light trial
Tesco will begin early trials of its controversial traffic lights labelling system this month.
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Fresh produce consumption can reduce child leukemia
Californian study links fresh produce consumption to leukemia.
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Somerfield sales up
Somerfield has improved on last summer’s sales to report a group increase of 1.1 per cent in like-for-like sales for the first quarter.
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ArticleUS blueberry production on rise
US production of cultivated blueberries is expected to amount to a record 205m pounds, even taking into account poor weather in May.
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New mushrooms for Belgian auctions
A new range of gastronomic type mushrooms is set to be available at Belgian auctions this autumn.
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ArticleFresh produce safe from Tesco price cuts
More than £30 million has been sliced off the price of Tesco goods in the latest round of cuts, but fresh produce escapes unscathed - this time.
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ArticleDel Monte renews testing contract
Leading fresh produce suppliers Del Monte has re-appointed Direct Laboratories to carry out all its pesticide residue monitoring.
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Changes at the top for Lingarden
Lingarden md Martin Brown has left the company following a board decision to appoint a group chief executive.
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Robotics conference for veg industry
The HRIA Robotics Conference, at Warwick HRI, Wellesbourne, on September 23, will bring the vegetable industry up to date with automation advances.
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Fruit and veg buck trend
Wet August weather hit sales across the board, although fruit and vegetables seem to have escaped the worst.
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Greenfingered children to grow fruit and veg
The goverment is planning to tackle obesity in children with an increased focus on gardening.
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Organic feel good factor
Simply buying organic food can make consumers feel better about themselves, claims Sainsbury's.