Meldungen aus Europa – Page 4922
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ArticleGordon Winterbottom loses battle against cancer
Colleagues at Coregeo Ltd have issued a statement announcing the untimely death of managing director Gordon Winterbottom.
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ArticleInefficient systems limiting soft-fruit efficiency
The UK soft-fruit industry is being held back by a plethora of inefficient production systems...
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Burbank III ñ a philosophy
Three, as the song told us a decade ago, is the magic number. The Burbank trilogy comes to a close in the Journal today, as Tommy Leighton visits Bradford to talk to brothers that run a triumvirate of separate, but in many ways interdependent companies in west Yorkshire. The Parisian connection has formed the foundation for Burbank I and Burbank - part deux. Burbank III charts the impact the French produce, and more, has on three fledgling businesses.
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Morocco plays early card
Moroccan citrus sendings might be segmented across many different markets, but in the lucrative run-up to Christmas, exporters are focusing their efforts on the UK. Emma Hatfield reports.
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Bright outlook for Cyprus
The Cypriot citrus market is looking to build on the success of last season. Ideal growing conditions are delivering quality produce in good volumes and a buoyant export market to the UK is lifting expectations higher. Handlers believe the forthcoming season can be one to remember. John Broy reports.
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ArticleBelgian chicory production reduced
A smaller crop of chicory roots in Belgium this year will undoubtedly have consequences for the market...
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Sainsbury's faces Christmas strike at northern depot
Sainsbury's is facing a real threat of strike action by staff at one of its depots over Christmas.
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ArticleNew fruit business boost for Salvesen
Logistics provider installs its COMET IT system to control movement of trays from Spanish fruit production areas. Overall, group results for the last six months are mixed.
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ArticleTesco names South African citrus champion
Tesco has announced its South African citrus grower of the year.
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Deloitte survey predicts New Year downturn
A pre-Christmas rise in consumer spending will give way to a belt-tightening exercise in the New Year, says a new survey from Deloitte.
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ArticlePotato quality charter to boost returns
Potato merchants and growers that supply the fish and chip shop sector should contact the British Potato Marketing Association (BPMA) to improve the value of fresh British chipping potatoes.
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US-EU produce dispute still on cards
The WTO has postponed a meeting that was to discuss the contentious US steel import tariffs, which could have serious implications for a variety of produce lines.
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Holmans unveils two new Aussie grapes
Australian wholesaler, grower and exporter Holmans has unveiled two new varieties of grape for export.
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ArticleCo-op first with Fairtrade grape
The Co-op is the first UK retailer to have South African Fairtrade grape on its shelves.
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Spar puts Netto up for sale
Spar, the German grocery chain, has announced plans to sell its 1,100 Netto discount stores.
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ArticleFarmers' incomes rise again
Farmers' incomes have recovered to their level since 1997, following the third annual increase in a row, according to latest estimates from Defra.
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Ahold plans rights issue
Dutch retailer Ahold has received shareholder support on a $3bn rights issue.
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ArticleWater shortage threat increases
The Environment Agency has warned that serious water shortages are likely unless one-fifth more rain than usual falls in the next four months.
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ArticlePackaging Automation celebrates accolade
Packaging Automation has gained the Investors In People (IIP) award for the second time in three years for its continued commitment to its staff.
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GM crop growers to face tougher laws
A new government report has recommended that permission to grow GM crop is not given unless laws protecting the environment are strengthened.

