All articles by Steven Maxwell – Page 34
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Unica launches new brand across Europe
Event also marks the first time that Andalusian brand Lola will be used commercially in major European markets
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Redeva prepares Red Princess for debut
Soft fruit breeder is set to begin commercial production of a new variety that is particularly suited to northern climates in Scotland
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Royal launches new brands
Fresh Royal has used the setting of Fruit Attraction to launch new brands for its pluot and blueberry production
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Costa Rican banana exports set to fall
National export agency Procomer reveals slump in exports as a result of unfavourable temperatures during the crop’s development
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Brand Dossier | Fairtrade
The Fairtrade Foundation celebrated its fifteenth anniversary by announcing a number of new initiatives aimed at raising awareness of the trademark and its work
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Proexport confirms new president
Murcia-based export association Proexport has appointed Juan Marín Bravo to the role of president, replacing Miguel Durán
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Mercasalamanca opens for business
Spain’s newest wholesale market, which is expected to act as a conduit for goods from northern Spain and Portugal, has officially opened
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Metro drives forward eastward expansion
Germany's Metro Group is continuing its move into new markets with its first store in Kazakhstan and plans for outlets in Egypt
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Ecuador's exporters slam state plan
Ecuadorian banana exporters’ association attacks government plans for creation of state banana export company
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Spanish sector prepares for strike action
Spain’s horticultural sector is to stage a two-day strike and a major demonstration to highlight serious problems
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Cameo variety named Tastiest Apple
US-bred variety, which is now grown extensively in England, wins Tastiest Apple prize at UK trade fair
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Ecuador to set up banana export group
President Rafael Correa announces creation of state banana exporter to tackle tax avoidance and “abuses” of the system
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Proexport records major fall in sales
Murcia-based association calls for government support to tackle challenges, principally caused by fall in consumption with Spain
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Dole accused of denying worker rights
Study claims that although some progress has been made, the US corporation needs to do more to address concerns over workers’ rights
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Red 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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Ahold records improved results
Overall sales increase for Dutch retail group Ahold, despite slump in sales at Czech and Slovak subsidiary
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Stage set for Fruit Logistica 2010
2,300 exhibitors from 80 countries expected for Fruit Logistica, which will see Mediterranean countries being given their own hall area
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APEB condemns free trade proposal
European Banana Producers Association claims proposed free trade deal with Latin America would decimate Canaries banana sector
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Sainsbury’s achieves sales growth
UK supermarket operator records an increase in sales during the second quarter of 2009, although it has warned that growth will slow
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Dole Fresh Vegetables signs deal with Chep
Cost and environmental benefits of Chep pooled pallets cited as reasons for new contract, according to US company