Meldungen aus Europa – Page 4902
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ArticleUSA apples bite into UK market
The supply of apples to the UK market is such that US exporters have an excellent opportunity to make the most of a vintage crop in the next few months. In what is described by one exporter as a “one in five or six” season, US-grown Empire, McIntosh and Gala are all expected to enjoy success in the 2004 campaign, while a shortage of fresh Bramley could open doors - or at least a window - for cooking types Rome and Crispin. Tommy Leighton reports.
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ArticleA fresh-cut above
The fresh-cut fruit sector is ripe for further growth as healthy eating messages, enhanced technology and better flavour drive consumption forward. Emma Hatfield reports.
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ArticleTo Affinitus and beyond
It’s an over simplification to say that resistance to change restricts business development. And for small outfits investment in IT is both a daunting and uncertain process. David Leck meets two companies that have seen efficiency increase and vital procedures refined through the acquisition of new software.
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ArticleRedbridge set to bloom
This month the Journal focuses on flowers. Redbridge Produce and Flowers reveals a new range, which are at the heart of the company’s programme of innovations. The Flowers and Plants Association announces a new link up with children’s TV programme Blue Peter. And India predicts a rise in rose exports to Europe.
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Tell me your price
One major role carried out by the wholesale markets in Europe is that of a barometer of prices. The difference between
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Can trade reach for blue heaven?
The big question I was left pondering after attending the enthusiastic blueberry conference in London last week, is whether
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Involve the people who want it most
It is interesting to read that Freshfel, the European fresh produce trade association, is rekindling the concept of generic
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Ask battle heats up
Venture capitalist TDR has been set a deadline either to come forward with a bid for the pizza-pasta restaurant chain or pull out of the race completely.
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EU-Israeli labelling row renews
EU officials have told Israel its latest labelling suggestion for Palestinian produce is unacceptable.
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ArticleShallots popular at Sainsbury's
Sainsbury's has reported that sales of its shallots-on-a-string have almost doubled in the two months since launching in December last year.
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ArticleUK pears face early finish
The English Conference pear season is finishing sooner than marketers would have liked.
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ArticleViews on HDC future sought
Agriculture ministers this week launched a consultation on the future of the Horticultural Development Council in the UK.
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ArticleBPC reveals 2003 potato supply position
The British Potato Council’s (BPC) provisional estimate of calculated end-December stocks is down 14 per cent from the 2002 figure.
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ArticleRetailers report strong January growth
Retailers reported strong growth in sales volumes in January, according to the CBI's monthly Distributive Trades Survey.
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Wilkinson in at Longlife
David Wilkinson, who has over 30 years experience in both purchasing, marketing and sales in the UK and European food and packaging industries, has joined Longlife Solutions (LLS) as sales director.
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Tesco workforce lines up for £110 million payout
Thousands of Tesco employees have qualified for a £110 million windfall from their company’s saving scheme.
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ArticleNisa makes offer to Londis shareholders
Nisa-Today’s, the independent retail supplier, has proposed a merger with convenience store chain Londis.
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ArticleP&O quits container joint venture
P&O is to pull out of its container shipping joint venture with Royal Nedlloyd in a transaction that will create a new independent container shipping line.
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ArticleOFT tells Tesco to sell
The Office of Fair Trading has threatened to refer Tesco’s acquistion of a former Co-op store in Slough to the Competition Commission, unless the supermarket chain sells the shop.
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ArticleCape sampling goes down a treat
The Capespan promotional team was out in force last week at Around the World in 80 Countries, a week-long multicultural food and entertainment event in the Chequers Shopping Centre, Maidstone.