All Netherlands articles – Page 122
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ArticleHolland the top wholesaler
JR Holland has won the Capespan sponsored Wholesalers of the Year award at Re:fresh. A first-time winner of this award, JR Holland had not previously entered, and felt that due to continued success and a particularly good last 12 months, the time was right to throw its hat into the ring.
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ArticleJR Holland named overall trader of the year
This year’s Re:fresh Overall Produce Trader of the Year, as sponsored by Tesco, is the JR Holland Group.
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ArticleTime to go Dutch
Despite a delayed start, Dutch salad growers feel they’re well positioned to serve the demanding UK market. Doris Lee Butterworth catches up with leading producers and exporters to talk about prospects for the coming season.
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Dutch cold store sparks seminar issues
Dutch produce distributor HM de Jong is organising a tour to celebrate the opening of its new cold store for fruit in Ridderkerk on May 10.
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ArticleDutch change focus
The Flower Council of Holland hosted FPJ at last week’s Hortifair. Iain Thompson, pictured front, the Council’s UK & Ireland representative based in Holland, and Jo Read, back, the FCoH UK head, tell Tommy Leighton of a call to action for UK consumers.
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SmartFresh boost for Dutch retail sales
The SmartFresh Quality system has boosted sales of apples in Dutch supermarkets, according to new data.
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ArticleJR Holland goes bananas
Gateshead-based fresh produce specialist JR Holland is supporting this year’s Junior Great North Run and promoting healthy eating by supplying participants with bananas.
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Dutch jv to offer full package
Frumac - an alliance between Dutch grading equipment companies Van Wamel BV of Beneden-Leeuwen (PERFECT) and Burg’s Machinefabriek BV of Oostdijk-Krabbendijke (BMF) - has been launched to offer complete solutions in the grading and packing of fruit and vegetables.
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ArticleDutch Creations set to take off
Leading breeders of cut flowers and pot plants are set to work together in Dutch Creations.
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Going Dutch with new man at Greenery helm
Philip Smits recently took the reins at Dutch giant The Greenery, one of the largest suppliers of produce to the European market. He talks to Ed Bedington about his new role and how he sees his company’s position in the dynamic and challenging marketplace.
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ArticleDutch march on
Salad producers in the Netherlands are hoping to build on their strong position in the UK market. But, despite their proximity, they are not immune to high fuel costs and the effects of a cost-conscious customer. Doris Lee Butterworth reports.
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ArticleHolland of the East
When it comes to exporting its agricultural products, flowers perhaps offer the most immediate opportunity for Taiwan as it looks to position itself as the “Holland in the East”. Ed Bedington reports.
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ArticleHolland expansion
Gateshead wholesaler JR Holland is expanding its business despite supermarket competition on fresh produce and flowers.
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Dutch glasshouse technology arrives
Rovero Roll-Air greenhouses are set to come to the UK with Cambridge Glasshouse Company already appointed sole distributor for the Dutch technology.
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Netherlands most vulnerable to weather problems
New ABN AMRO weather risk study shows industry in Netherlands and Denmark most vulnerable to adverse weather.
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ArticleNew Dutch Morrisons facility open
Morrisons has officially opened its newly enlarged vegetable and fruit packing plant in the Netherlands.
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Polish pressure rising for Dutch
Dutch producers are finding themselves under increasing pressure from Poland, an analyst has said.
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Morrisons moves Dutch operation
Morrisons wholly owned Dutch pre-packer subsidiary Bos Brothers is on the move.
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ArticleDutch salad courage
The Netherlands enjoys a good reputation as a reliable supplier of high quality salads. But with ever growing competition, producers can’t afford to be complacent.
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ArticleDane tells Brits to copy Dutch
UK growers should follow the lead of the Dutch if they want to improve the competitiveness of their glasshouse salad crops.