All Production & Trade articles – Page 1290
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ArticleFresh produce sector hit by flight ban
Industry players across Europe are reporting major disruption as a result of the blanket ban on air travel in several countries
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ArticleTesco reports record profits
Tesco has reported a record rise in annual profits, seeing the figure rise 10.1 per cent to £3.4 billion.
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ArticleFurther produce acquisitions lie ahead
Ailing fresh produce businesses need to “groom themselves for sale” to retain what value is left in their firms ahead of a wave of acquisitions, according to an industry analyst.
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ArticleBlue Skies forced to close facilities
Grounded flights in UK following spread of volcanic ash cloud forces closure of factories in Africa and South America
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ArticleEuropean airfreight feels volcano impact
The ash cloud generated by the eruption of Iceland's Eyjafjallajökull volcano system has grounded air cargo across northern Europe
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ArticleHillfresh ready for Spanish melon deal
Dutch importer set to receive first consignments of new-season Spanish melons this week as campaign gets underway
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Ten-point plan for horticulture success
The National Horticultural Forum (NHF) is calling for a substantial research and innovation agenda in sustainable production, health and wellbeing to create the right environment for the future success of UK horticulture.
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Capespan UK back in the black
Capespan UK has bucked a downward trend in the Capespan Group to return to profitability in 2009, following a tough year in 2008.
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ArticleFraud stands at £2 million
The fresh produce industry has been defrauded out of an estimated £2 million over the past month as a result of the email scam first reported by freshinfo in March.
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NFU says Get your 5 A DAY the British way
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has reacted to statistics revealed last week by trade association Freshfel Europe showing plunging vegetable consumption.
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ArticleDrought hampering Thai production
A severe drought is hampering fruit and vegetable production in Thailand, and is subsequently impacting trade with China
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ArticleBrittany looks into Charentais production
Following the difficulties of the past year, Sica Saint-Pol-de-Léon is trialling the production of Charentais melons in the region
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ArticleAsda eyes up top spot
Asda has got one eye on the prize of becoming the UK’s number one supermarket despite declaring it has "more work to do" after a tough trading period.
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Logistics firm enters administration
CCG Logistics (UK) Ltd went into administration on March 22.
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EU fruit imports in dramatic slump
Fresh fruit imports into the EU last year fell significantly in both volume and value terms, trade body Freshfel Europe has confirmed.
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ArticleNZ hanging on Braeburn pricing
New Zealand’s Braeburn industry is hoping better prices in Europe and the UK this year will pull the sector through
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ArticleChiquita teams up with BFFC
Chiquita Brands International has formed a partnership with Bahrain Fresh Fruits Company for the distribution of its bananas
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ArticleDole to export Romanian produce
US Multinational reveals future plans and hopes for Eastern European market
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ArticleChile records blues export growth
Following a solid performance this season, prices for Chilean blueberries in the US are set to decline as domestic offer increases
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ArticleEU fresh fruit imports slide in 2009
New figures show that fruit imports from third countries slipped by 7.13 per cent, while vegetable imports remained relatively stable