News unserer Kollegen aus London – Page 2665
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ArticleSupermarkets could be 'put off railfreight'
Major UK multiples could be deterred from using domestic railfreight if a new in-depth report into the transport mode increases charges.
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ArticlePeach and nectarine volumes set to rise
Stonefruit volumes are expected to increase slightly in Europe in 2011, but producers are more relieved by the timing of the season
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ArticleRises, rescues and revolutions
Food prices have continued to increase in the UK, exporters in Portugal have reason to be concerned, and in Egypt the fiscal fall-out of the revolution is only just beginning to be seen
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ArticleVenezuela makes citrus investment
Juan Carlos Loyo highlights potential for commercial fruit production in states of Yaracuy and Carabobo
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ArticleSenior Tesco fresh produce man makes switch
One of Tesco’s senior fresh produce figures has made an internal switch.
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ArticleChanges at the top for Carrefour France
Executive director for France, James McCann, leaves the retailer, with CEO Lars Olofsson temporarily taking on the role's responsibilities
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ArticleTurbana steps up social support
US-based importer-distributor to donate one laptop per child in Colombian banana-producing region of Urabá
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ArticleTropical decline for Costa Rica
Exports of bananas and melons contracted during the first three months of 2011, while pineapple shipments rose
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ArticleNew CFO at Ready Pac
California-based group hires Marc Serrio to fill the role of chief financial officer, a move effective from 2 May this year
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ArticleCamposol reports sales surge
Peru’s leading agricultural group Camposol has reported a 41 per cent growth in sales to $36.4m for the first quarter of 2011.
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ArticleVietnam predicts export growth for 2011
Improved access to international markets and better agricultural practises are spurring on fruit exports from Vietnam
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Tomato growers gear up for Westminster
British tomato growers will be celebrating British Tomato Week at the Palace of Westminster from 15-22 May.
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ArticleUK cherry decision pays dividends
A turning point for UK fruit growers seven years ago is paying off as the cherry season steams towards a “vintage” year
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ArticleMarket data confirms earthquake impact
Japan’s devastating earthquake and tsunami had mixed effects for sales of fresh produce during March, according to latest market data from Yamano & Associates
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ArticleWest Midlands gears up for Potato Day
Food security and the sustainability of the potato industry are set to be top of the agenda at this year’s West Midlands Potato Day.
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ArticleDole reports income fall
Dole Food Company has announced that net income fell 91 per cent through the first quarter of 2011, down to $2 million from $23m last year, impacted by the refinancing of the company's yen-cross currency swap.
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ArticleGrapefruit consumers think big
UK grapefruit consumers have decided that size does matter and bigger is better, according to new research ahead of a promotional push.
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ArticleFresh Convenience Congress strengthens
Fresh Convenience Congress has confirmed key industry players from the world of prepared produce as speakers for this year’s conference programme.
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ArticleNLGMA mooted for salads in US
The agricultural marketing service of the US department of agriculture is recommending the establishment of a voluntary national marketing agreement to regulate handling of leafy green vegetables.
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Venezuela makes citrus investment
The Venezuelan national executive has given its approval for a Bs5 billion (£704 million) citrus operation in the northern-central state of Yaracuy.