Meldungen aus Europa – Page 4881
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ArticlePlums too plentiful
The plum job is still in disarray as northern and southern hemisphere seasons get ready to cross over.
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ArticleNZ kiwifruit prepared for frosts
The kiwifruit industry in New Zealand is bracing itself for a forecast untimely cold snap.
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ArticleGreenery shows steady growth in 2003
The Greenery has reported net profits after tax of 9.1 million euros for 2003. This is a rise of almost 20 per cent on 2002, when net profits reached 7.6m euros.
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ArticleConfidence is Golden
Renewed confidence in South Africa’s top fruit industry has translated into a grower-funded campaign for Golden, storage investment and new plantings and a unique and efficient system of supply. Emma Hatfield reports.
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ArticleEnergetic response
With the government working to achieve set targets to combat greenhouse gas emissions, it has never been easier to adopt energy efficient practices, and what better motivation than a reduction in cost? Emma Hatfield reports.
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ArticleIshida continues growth
In this week’s packaging focus, Ishida’s European arm continues to grow following the integration of QualiTech Handling Solutions, while the company’s director of fresh and chilled foods Paul Griffin explains the benefits of a fully integrated packing system, Linpac’s latest product - Maxi Pac makes an impact in the retail sector.
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ArticleScotherbs adds value
Located between Perth and Dundee, Scotherbs is a major grower and supplier of fresh herbs, which has pioneered new growing techniques. The company has recently launched a host of value added products to boost its range.
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ArticleDubai moves to centre
A new $50 million flower and perishables centre in Dubai is being touted as the new hub for the global perishables trade. Tommy Leighton reports
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ArticleFresh approach to customer care strengthens Affinitus
New technology and problems - there are times when it is very easy to think the two are attached at the hip. A good measure of a software provider’s commitment to its customers is to observe the importance it attaches to after sales support.
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Getting out of the family 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, Gary Morley looks into selling the family business.
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FPC’s new leader needs your support
The new chief executive of the Fresh Produce Consortium has an unenviable task in many respects - following in the footsteps
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Summit update
In this month’s profile on the Produce Marketing Association, the Journal looks back on the annual meeting of the PMA’s International Advisory Committee in Argentina, and conclusions from an Invitational Food Safety Summit which followed.
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Seasonal changes
The changeover between seasons is always an interesting time with some programmes about to close and others about to get under
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ArticlePartnership to reduce certification costs
Two professional food safety standards and inspections bodies have created a partnership to offer organic businesses efficient and cost-effective inspection and certification services.
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ArticleGreenery signs organic joint venture
The Nautilus co-operative and VTN/ Greenery Naturelle have signed a joint venture agreement.
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Zimbabwe recovery to be based on horticulture
A tour of the Horticultural Research Institute in Cairo convinced Zimbabwe’s minister of agriculture that his country’s horticulture sector holds the key to economic revival.
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ArticleLifting begins in Jersey
A tough potato market in the UK is greeting first liftings of the Jersey Royal crop.
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ArticleCan red apples make recovery?
A new report highlights recent gains for out-of-fashion Red Delicious.
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ArticleMorrisons reduces Safeway prices by 24 per cent
Morrisons has piled the pressure on rival Sainsbury’s after revealing it has reduced the cost of shopping at Safeway by 24 per cent since taking control of the supermarket chain last month.