Meldungen aus Europa – Page 5120
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Costa Rica seeks alternatives
Costa Rica is hoping that industrial expansion and the arrival of high-tech companies will reduce its dependence on bananas for export revenue.
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Chiquita restructures debt
Tough trading conditions have led to a debt restructure at one of the world's largest fresh produce supply companies.
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Chilean citrus opportunities
There are exciting opportunities for Chilean citrus in export markets if the sector revitalises its varietal mix, according to a leading Chilean agronomist.
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Rains boost lemon crop in Tucuman
Weekend rainfall in Tucuman, Argentina has been welcomed by lemon producers.
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CWS name change
One of the UK's oldest retail co-operative societies has made a historic change to its name.
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Green changes squeeze growers
UK growers face extra costs of hundreds of millions of pounds as a result of a gamut of new environmental regulation, according to a National Farmers Union report released at this weeks HortEx 2001 event in Telford.
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Trader waits on scales of justice
A Sunderland greengrocer was in court this week in a landmark case that pitches English law against a European directive that forbids the use of imperial measurements.
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Chile:retail must pay
The Chilean Fresh Fruit Association ö Europe launched Chile's new fresh fruit season with a cocktail reception at the Chilean Ambassador's residence in London on January 12 and a stark warning on pricing.
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Capespan board member leaves
One of the directors behind the merger of Unifruco and Outspan will leave Capespan at the end of January.
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South African grape volumes slip
Production of grape from South Africa is likely to be down on volumes forecast at the outset of the season and red seedless varieties are running short.
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Growers embracing GAP
Fruit production in Chile is already well advanced on the road to good agricultural practices, according to Felipe Espinosa, second vice-president of Chilean producers' association, Fedefruta.
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Martex buys leading Puerto Rican mango business
Martex Farms has purchased Pango Mango, the largest exporter of mangoes out of Puerto Rico. Martex is a major supplier to Birmingham-based Minor, Weir & Willis.
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Fruiterers pledge continued support for courses
After the success of the most recent course at Wye College, the Worshipful Company of Fruiterers has said that it will continue to provide support for future courses.
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Brown gives organic stewardship hope
Speaking at this week's Soil Association conference on organics, agriculture minister Nick Brown indicated that the time was right for the UK to embark on ongoing support for organic farmers.
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Two out of three for Bramley
With Bramley week less than a month away, the Bramley Campaign Group has been encouraged to learn that crumbles and pies are two of the UK's top three puddings.
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Greenvale AP in the family way
One of the UK's largest potato suppliers has been commended for its employment practices for parents.
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Berry up-to-date
Strawberries are arriving in the UK from around the Mediterranean with Morocco, Spain, Egypt and Israel all now present on the market.
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Good show for sprouts
Pictured are Tristan Kitchener, product manager primary agriculture, Sainsbury's, left, and Alex Bingham, founder of the British Spout Growers Association, on the association's stand at the BBC Good Food Show.
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Nour arrivals
Exporters of citrus from Morocco are hoping to reactivatte what has so far been a dismal season with the arrival of the popular Nour clem.
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BAWC exceeds own expectations
December 17 marked a milestone for perishables handling at British Airways World Cargo.