Meldungen aus Europa – Page 5037
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Sunking logo shines
Importer Sunking Flowers has designed a new logo to update its image and highlight it's progressive nature. The company has also invested in increased packhouse and cold storage space.
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FTA meets with Alistair Darling
FTA met the new secretary of state for transport on September 4. The need for a reliable road and rail network was emphasised. Problems still occur when the road and rail system is not of a high enough quality.
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Bananas help the fight against cancer
Unripe bananas are more beneficial than ripe ones in preventing cancer, according to scientists at Newcastle University. Green bananas may also help prevent hereditary bowel cancer.
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NFU to take AWB to court
The NFU will seek legal action against the AWB concerning the approved wages increase. The increase will cost farmers an extra £100m annually. NFU president Ben Gill said the Order would do the industry "significant harm".
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UK bound avos survive heat
Two heat-waves in Israel during June and July, when temperatures soared to 40°C, have reduced the country's avocado crop.
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Kent on show at Olympia
The produced In Kent logo and ideals were on show at this week's Speciality & Fine Food Fair, at London's Olympia.
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Mango week perks up sales
National Mango Week (September 9-15) has seen promotions for the tropical fruit in full force in the UK.
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Brazilian melons arrive with healthy outlook
The first two vessels of the Brazilan melon season docked in Dover this week and the market appears far beeter prepared for the fruit than last year.
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Apple reprieve likely
There are strong indications that US apples could escape the 100 per cent EU tariff threatened as part of retaliatory action against US steel import policy.
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Apple reprieve likely
There are strong indications that US apples could escape the 100 per cent EU tariff threatened as part of retaliatory action against US steel import policy.
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Lorry drivers are among top UK craftsmen
The FTA acknowledges UK lorry drivers as top craftsmen. Hauliers have a great deal of expert knowledge and skills which often go unrecognised by the UK public.
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Geest up by 16 per cent
Geest plc's half yearly report shows sales growth of 16 per cent. Operating profits remain steady at £19m. Pre-tax profits up 0.5 per cent from 2001.
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British bite back
Tesco has launched a Bite Into British campaign, in a bid to boost sales and promote awareness of home-grown apple varieties.
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Mack on the attack
Mack annual report shows an increase in profits of £0.23m. While the company's net asset value has increased by £5m. Christopher Mack is keen to see the company continue to grow in the future.
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CFFA defends members
Chilean Fresh Fruit Association president Ronald Bown has defended transparency in exporters' dealings with producers.
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Zespri deregulation tip-off
New Zealand press reports quote top-fruit industry veteran Joe Pope tipping kiwifruit monopoly Zespri for deregulation within a few seasons.
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ReDeva to change the face of soft fruit
AFI Redbridge invests in long-term soft fruit breeding programme
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Florette officially announces UK expansion plans
Florette officially announces expansion plans in Lichfield, as reported in the Journal two months ago.
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Newton's theory of sustainability
Florette's UK commercial director predicts further year-round growth for the bagged salad market.
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Asda's Safeway plans unlikely
Reports in the press at the end of last week that Asda is preparing a multi-billion dollar takeover of troubled fellow supermarket Safeway have been met with scepticism by analysts.