Meldungen aus Europa – Page 4922

  • Gordon Winterbottom, md of Coregeo Ltd
    Article

    Gordon Winterbottom loses battle against cancer

    2003-12-02T16:53:06Z

    Colleagues at Coregeo Ltd have issued a statement announcing the untimely death of managing director Gordon Winterbottom.

  • David Johnston
    Article

    Inefficient systems limiting soft-fruit efficiency

    2003-12-02T16:00:01Z

    The UK soft-fruit industry is being held back by a plethora of inefficient production systems...

  • Article

    Burbank III ñ a philosophy

    2003-12-02T13:49:18Z

    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.

  • Article

    Morocco plays early card

    2003-12-02T13:49:12Z

    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.

  • Article

    Bright outlook for Cyprus

    2003-12-02T13:49:02Z

    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.

  • Belgian chicory production reduced
    Article

    Belgian chicory production reduced

    2003-12-02T11:00:01Z

    A smaller crop of chicory roots in Belgium this year will undoubtedly have consequences for the market...

  • Article

    Sainsbury's faces Christmas strike at northern depot

    2003-12-02T09:00:01Z

    Sainsbury's is facing a real threat of strike action by staff at one of its depots over Christmas.

  • New fruit business boost for Salvesen
    Article

    New fruit business boost for Salvesen

    2003-12-02T07:00:01Z

    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.

  • Lew Roberts (left) of Riverside pictured with Tesco's technical manager for citrus, David Walton
    Article

    Tesco names South African citrus champion

    2003-12-01T18:00:01Z

    Tesco has announced its South African citrus grower of the year.

  • Article

    Deloitte survey predicts New Year downturn

    2003-12-01T16:00:01Z

    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.

  • Charter aims to bolster demand and achieve sustainable returns for growers
    Article

    Potato quality charter to boost returns

    2003-12-01T13:05:02Z

    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.

  • Article

    US-EU produce dispute still on cards

    2003-12-01T11:00:01Z

    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.

  • Article

    Holmans unveils two new Aussie grapes

    2003-12-01T09:00:01Z

    Australian wholesaler, grower and exporter Holmans has unveiled two new varieties of grape for export.

  • Co-op was also first with Fairtrade bananas
    Article

    Co-op first with Fairtrade grape

    2003-12-01T07:05:01Z

    The Co-op is the first UK retailer to have South African Fairtrade grape on its shelves.

  • Article

    Spar puts Netto up for sale

    2003-11-30T17:00:01Z

    Spar, the German grocery chain, has announced plans to sell its 1,100 Netto discount stores.

  • Lord Whitty feels the rise in farmers income is good news for the industry.
    Article

    Farmers' incomes rise again

    2003-11-30T15:00:01Z

    Farmers' incomes have recovered to their level since 1997, following the third annual increase in a row, according to latest estimates from Defra.

  • Article

    Ahold plans rights issue

    2003-11-30T12:00:01Z

    Dutch retailer Ahold has received shareholder support on a $3bn rights issue.

  • The Environment Agency has expressed concerns over a potential serious water shortage for 2004
    Article

    Water shortage threat increases

    2003-11-30T10:00:01Z

    The Environment Agency has warned that serious water shortages are likely unless one-fifth more rain than usual falls in the next four months.

  • The Packaging Automation team is delighted to have acquired IIP again
    Article

    Packaging Automation celebrates accolade

    2003-11-30T08:00:01Z

    Packaging Automation has gained the Investors In People (IIP) award for the second time in three years for its continued commitment to its staff.

  • Article

    GM crop growers to face tougher laws

    2003-11-29T17:00:01Z

    A new government report has recommended that permission to grow GM crop is not given unless laws protecting the environment are strengthened.