Meldungen aus Europa – Page 4890
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ArticleA fair chance of success
The first of this month’s focus on exotics looks at the launch of Fairtrade Fortnight and celebrates the 10th anniversary of the Fairtrade mark, with bananas under the brand now making up four per cent of total sales of the fruit in the UK. Meanwhile Redbridge is seeing its exotic offer go from strength to strength due to changing consumer tastes.
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Bryan Silbermann
In this month’s profile on the Produce Marketing Association, president Bryan Silbermann encourages fresh produce organisations to take the bull by the horns in order to increase consumption, a message that translates equally well to the UK marketplace.
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ArticleWaitrose sales soar
Waitrose has announced a sales rise of 12 per cent increase for the year ending 31 January 2004.
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ArticleRe:fresh yourself with Hart and Florette
Hart Worldwide and Florette have signed up as the principal sponsors of the inaugural Re:fresh Conference and Awards.
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ArticleRed alert for 5-a-day
COI Communications has awarded 23red the task of promoting the Department of Health's 5-a-day programme, following a three-way pitch.
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ArticleHart in the right place
Hart Worldwide, the largest supplier of apples and pears in the UK and sole supplier to Asda, has won a prestigious award in a survey by The Sunday Times to find the UK’s best companies to work for.
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Spanish berries weather storm
Unseasonably low temperatures and rainfall in Spain have combined to limit availability of strawberries.
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ArticleTry another flavour
Burgeoning retail interest has guaranteed UK tomatoes a bigger slice of shelf space this season, while ongoing varietal developments keep growers ahead of shifting consumer demand. Emma Hatfield reports.
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ArticleConveniently enough
Changing consumer preferences and time-poor lifestyles have contributed to the ongoing transformation of convenience foods into one of the most vibrant sectors in the produce industry. Emma Hatfield reports.
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ArticleMorocco utilises strength in depth
Morocco continues to diversify through a range of products as it looks to strengthen its place in the UK market. As ever citrus takes a lead role in exports, but innovative growers are working hard to create new opportunities. John Broy reports.
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New apple strains before switch
While the retail trade is poised for the arrival of the southern hemisphere apple season, it was interesting this week to spot
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Audit exemption - freedom or danger
Adam Bernstein (pictured right) hosts a monthly look at one of the legislative aspects that most affects your business, how it is run and how it can be more profitable. This month, John Davies looks into the pros and cons of audit exemption.
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Waiting over. Now what?
So, the waiting is finally over. Morrisons’ takeover of Safeway has been completed and the fresh produce suppliers to
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Eager market for off-season citrus
Citrus production in parts of South Africa is falling victim to weather and the biennial bearing effect this season while South American sources face a late start.
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ArticleNew Zealand apple crop hit by weather
New Zealand’s apple crop has been hit by poor weather conditions, dashing hopes of bumper volumes.
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Spanish citrus disease threat
Spanish citrus producers in Valencia are seeing their crops fall victim to a virulent fungus.
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All change at Edward Vinson
Strawberry and strawberry plant grower Edward Vinson Ltd has announced management changes following business expansion.
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French get environment-friendly
Seven major French fruit operators joined together to demonstrate their commitment to better agricultural practices and responsibility towards the environment.
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ArticleGrow IT and Herbert Industrial announce partnership
Grow IT and Herbert Industrial have reached a formal agreement which will allow both companies to offer each others products to the fresh produce and other food sectors.
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ArticleMurrells moves up at Tesco
Steve Murrells is to move on from his position as produce category director at Tesco.