News unserer Kollegen aus London – Page 3098
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ArticleImprove lands new mandate
Improve has won a new mandate to continue to deliver the strategic reforms and solutions to help drive up food and drink industry performance and productivity.
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Society report urges farmers on GM
A new Royal Society report into genetically modified foods has blown open the debate once more as leaders back GM crops to tackle the possible impending food crisis.
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ArticleZespri releases new kiwifruit forecast
Zespri’s latest 2009/10 kiwifruit payment forecast has risen NZ$48m on the back of improved Gold returns
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ArticleSunnyRidge unveils new developments
The berry marketer has appointed a product manager and opened a distribution center to support its domestic and overseas programs
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ArticleLow pricing threatens Spanish citrus
Spanish citrus growers are already warning that price pressure from supermarkets in the UK and across Europe is threatening to derail their season just as Morocco announces a 10 per cent increase in citrus output.
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ArticleBenn launches produce task force
A task force to support English production and boost the consumption fruit and vegetables was launched this week by environment secretary Hilary Benn.
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Whitsundays promotional campaign launches
Australia has launched a ‘Made in the Whitsundays’ promotional campaign to improve the region’s horticultural trade
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Wal-Mart buys IPL
Asda supplier International Produce Ltd (IPL) has been bought out for an undisclosed sum by Asda’s US parent company, global retail giant Wal-Mart.
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ArticleCarrefour engages apple growers
Retailer Carrefour is working with Indian apple growers to establish a direct-sourcing supply chain for its new operations in the country
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Australian stonefruit looks to Taiwan
Australian stonefruit exporters are hopeful the Taiwanese market could reopen to them in time for this season
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ArticleRed Tractor logo hits €10.9bn mark
UK fresh produce logo Red Tractor achieves major rise in retail sales value, thanks to increase in uptake from British growers
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Reefer ships gain green credentials
A study comparing the environmental impact of the two main methods of shipping fresh produce has revealed that container ships produce 27 per cent higher emissions of greenhouse gases than specialised reefer ships.
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ArticleAhold records improved results
Overall sales increase for Dutch retail group Ahold, despite slump in sales at Czech and Slovak subsidiary
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ArticleSchool meals overhaul gains pace
The Institute of Medicine has recommended that more fruits and vegetables be included in US school meals following extensive lobbying by United Fresh
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ArticleEarthcycle inks distribution deal
The environmentally responsible packaging manufacturer has entered into an agreement with Crawford SupplyLINE to distribute its products in eastern Canada
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ArticleHargreaves hopeful on revolutionary berry
Hargreaves Plants held a presentation and field day to focus on the development of its primocane blackberries, which it hopes will “revolutionise” the sector.
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ArticleDole launches new competition
A new competition, linked to the release of animated film Kirikou, is set to be launched by Dole and Exofarm
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ArticleTV exposure to support blues drive
Blueberries from South America will be promoted in the UK via a brand-new television advertising campaign starting this month
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ArticleTesco outlines global sourcing plans
The group is aiming to establish technical hubs across the world to supply its entire global network of food retail stores
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ArticleChilean exporters sue inspection agency
A decision is expected next month on a US$108m lawsuit brought by Chilean exporters against government inspection agency SAG