News unserer Kollegen aus London – Page 3029
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ArticleIsrael eases Gaza strawberry ban
A limited amount of fresh produce will be exported from the occupied territory this season
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ArticleMushroom players look forward to a better year
Heavy snowfall may have disrupted businesses across the UK but the mushroom industry is looking ahead and this year’s campaign will focus on attracting adventurous cooks. Doris Lee Butterworth reports
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ArticleChile launches television campaign
The 30-second advertisement, which promotes Chile’s abundance of fresh fruits, will support sales in the US and Canada during the main supply period
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ArticleProexport launches Murcian campaign
Proexport is spearheading a campaign aimed at promoting the Spanish region and its products to shoppers in Germany and the UK
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ArticleBFV-Profuco merger talks continue
The Belgian auctions are still in talks over a possible merger, with the final decision resting with BFV's growers
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ArticleCrunch Pak using NASA technology
The food safety air sanitation technology kills airborne mould, fungi, bacteria and viruses as well as removes volatile organic compounds
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ArticleCMA CGM begins Scandinavia service
French shipping group starts new feeder service from Hamburg in Germany to Sweden, Denmark and Poland
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Brazil ups UK focus in Berlin
Brazil is set to make a splash at this year’s Fruit Logistica with its eighth appearance at the Berlin fair, with an increased focus on UK business.
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ArticleBrazil unveils Red Niagara grape
The new variety’s official launch onto the international market will take place during Fruit Logistica 2010
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English apple campaign raises new marketing ideas
This week’s English apple season relaunch must be good news for the industry, and in particular those growers who have
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Changing of the guard as new Master to assume office
The Fruiterers will congregate at the Wren church of St Mary Abchurch in the City of London next week to witness the new
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Quest for exclusivity can confuse variety names
I often wonder about the choice of variety names that appear on the shelves. In many cases, there are indications that
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Putting trust in public not such a bad idea
I was privileged enough to attend the annual City Food Lecture this week, of which FPJ is a sponsor, and as so often happens
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ArticleInnovation struggles to get on shelf in the New Year
After a turbulent year in which the prepared fruit and vegetable category saw a slowdown for the first time, the sector has mixed feelings for the year ahead. Elizabeth O’Keefe rounds up the views
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ArticleProduce sector seeks out opportunities in shifting foodservice landscape
The foodservice landscape has changed almost beyond recognition in the last 18 months, with consumers rethinking their spending, cut-throat promotions on the high street and some of the toughest trading conditions for suppliers. However, this has given the sector the opportunity to reposition itself. So what can suppliers and operators expect from 2010? Anna Sbuttoni reports
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ArticleUS invests in plant health projects
The USDA has allocated almost US$45m to fund research and development aimed at improving the country’s plant health
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ArticleCouncil proposes carbon system
A new Vessel Efficiency System for cutting carbon emissions has been put forward by the World Shipping Council and its members
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ArticleTesco launches BOGOFl initiative
Tesco has launched the first of its new “Buy One, Get One Free Later” deals this week.
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Tomato growers focus on disease
The British Tomato Growers’ Association (TGA) held a workshop last week with the Horticultural Development Company to identify how growers and scientists can work together to combat the new pests and diseases that threaten British tomato supplies.
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ArticleRed Tractor set for rebrand
A major project to deliver more joined-up and clearer labelling across all the Red Tractor farm assurance schemes was revealed last week.