All articles by Elspeth Waters – Page 2
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Bulgaria back on track
Bulgaria is hoping to win back a warm European reception for its produce after struggling to transform its industry in recent years
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Sicilian "pure" brand launched
A consortium of Sicilian fruit growers from the Calatino South Simeto District have unveiled a new brand - Puraterra.
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ArticleChiquita cashes in on convenience drive
Chiquita is launching a number of new products, including a smoothie available in three different flavours, and ready-to-eat snacks including pineapple, melon and fruit salad.
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Ghanian pineapples in MD2 switch
Ghanian pineapple producers are on the way to completing a varietal changeover to MD2.
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Flanders on innovation streak
Flemish agricultural producers have unveiled a number of innovations, including red chicory under the Flandria brand, blue potatoes, cherry plum tomatoes (Bellino) and sweet mini peppers (Zuccherina).
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Bumper fruit crop for Europe
European fruit growers experienced record fruit harvests last year, while vegetable production saw a decline, according to Germany’s Central Market and Press Office (ZMP) for Agriculture, Forestry and Food Industry Products.
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World's first wireless temperature tag
A wireless electronic temperature tag providing full control over perishables throughout the cool chain has been developed by Intelligent Devices Inc and Evidencia LLP.
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Mexico showcases organic mushrooms
Organic mushrooms from Mexico were debuted at this year’s Fruit Logistica.
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ArticleAsda shines on new year sales growth
Asda has emerged as the surprise performer for January, with sales growing nine per cent year on year for the period, according to TNS data.
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Colombia performs on physalis
Colombia emphasised its position as the world’s leading physalis producer last year, with exports reaching 1,000 tonnes.
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Ministerial praise for produce
The German Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Consumer Protection praised the international produce industry during a comprehensive tour at this year’s Fruit Logistica.
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ArticleSalad processing sped up
Lancashire-based prepared salads supplier Salads to Go has completed the final commissioning of a revolutionary high-speed production line for baby leaf salads and leafy salad mixes.
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ArticleMarkets take a stand
The National Association of British Market Authorities (NABMA) is leading a campaign to develop a national policy framework for markets.
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ArticlePublicity boost for Red Tractor
Assured Food Standards (AFS) is investing in a consumer push to raise the profile of the Red Tractor logo among UK consumers.
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ArticleCapespan eyes pomegranate potential
Capespan is hoping to cash in on the superfood craze, with the recent addition of pomegranates to its portfolio.
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German consumers drop produce purchases
Price hikes in Germany’s fresh produce resulted in a drop in consumer purchases in 2006, according to a report given this week at the opening ceremony of this year’s Fruit Logistica.
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ArticleSpanish berry supplies tighten
Weather conditions in the main soft-fruit growing area of Huelva in south-western Spain have been cold, damp and cloudy, leading to a very tight supply situation on strawberries and raspberries for the UK market.
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Fresh produce drives retail growth
A surge in sales of fresh produce and other food drink was the driving force behind the retail boom this new year.
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ArticleActive push for JS fresh
Sainsbury’s is expanding its Active Kids scheme this year following its uplifting effect on the chain’s produce aisles in 2006.
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Underground storage for Carbon Dioxide
Scientists have proposed storing carbon-dioxide in huge underground reservoirs as a way of reducing emissions and slowing climate change