Meldungen aus Europa – Page 4870
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ArticleRe:fresh double act addresses common ground
The 'Bryan and Bruce Show' as some have dubbed the Re:fresh Conference session featuring Wal-Mart's Bruce Peterson and PMA president Bryan Silbermann, threw up some interesting common issues for the US and UK industries.
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ArticleSummerfruit Company takes flight
The Summerfruit Company flew into its second UK soft-fruit season with a champagne and strawberry launch on the spectacular London Eye this week.
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ArticleJoined-up veggies
Once again the Mushroom Bureau is playing a pivotal role in supporting this year’s Vegetarian Week. Emma Hatfield reports on the benefits of a joined-up approach to publicity.
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ArticlePositive citrus outlook
South African citrus growers are looking to build on the positive performance of 2003. A lack of rain has not dampened enthusiasm too much, but rising traceability demands are raising concerns. John Broy reports.
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ArticleMexican market hots up
In this week’s focus on grapes the Mexican grape market hopes a smaller window of opportunity does not harm performance. Meanwhile Capespan’s procurement director Martin Dunnett takes us through the grape season and highlights the growing importance of the Egyptian market.
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Where there’s no will, there’s a way
Adam Bernstein (pictured right) hosts a monthly look at one of the legislative aspects that most affect your business, how it is run and how it can be more profitable. This month, Michael Bingold explains the importance behind making a steadfast will.
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PMA profile
The Journal reports further on what has already been dubbed within the industry the Bryan and Bruce Show. At last week’s Re:fresh Conference Messrs Silbermann and Peterson explored some of the common issues facing the US and UK fresh produce sectors.
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The start of something special
The excellent turnout at last week’s conference and awards was extremely encouraging. Judging by the atmosphere
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Londis considers hostile BFG bid
A group of Londis shareholders is considering supporting a possible hostile bid by the Big Food Group (BFG) for a minority stake in the mutually-owned wholesale distributor.
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ArticleFowler Welch-Coolchain upgrades fleet
European fresh produce distributor Fowler Welch-Coolchain has welcomed new vehicles into its fold from Gray & Adams.
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ArticleKarsten Farms ends exclusive supply agreement with Capespan
Karsten Farms, one of South Africa’s leading table grape suppliers, has confirmed that it has terminated its exisiting marketing arrangements with the Capespan Group.
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Organic sales soar in US
Organic food sales in the US grew 20.4 per cent last year, to reach $10.38 billion. Fruits and vegetables represented 42 per cent of the overall volume.
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ArticleBanana price war fails to boost sales
Reduced banana prices across the UK retail sector resulted only in the lowest percentage increase in sales for many years in 2003.
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Massive fine for restaurant chain
Restaurant chain fined £75,000 for breach of Packaging Waste Regulations.
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ArticleFruit tops Cancer Prevention Week bill
Fruit was given a high profile at a parliamentary briefing held to mark Cancer Prevention Week
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ArticleFruit harvest at risk
The UK fruit harvest is at risk because of Home Office uncertainty over the Seasonal Agricultural Workers Scheme (SAWS).
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Top politicians at PMA Fresh Summit.
During October's PMA's Fresh Summit 2004, James Carville and Newt Gingrich will give attendees insights into the current political climate in Washington.
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ArticleJO Sims looks to Eastern Europe
Fruit ingredients specialist JO Sims has appointed a new berry supplier, Munich-based Dinter Trading GmbH.
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ArticleJP brings EurepGAP to Jamaica
Two Jamaican banana estates have achieved EurepGAP status, the first farms on the island to reach the EU standard.
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April consumer spending up slightly
Retail sales figures for April show an increase of 1.9 per cent on a like-for-like basis compared to April 2003.