Meldungen aus Europa – Page 3864
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ArticleGlasshouses gain favour in India
Farmers in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu are turning to glasshouses to improve growing conditions and increase yields
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PAFA lands new chairman
David Beeby, chief executive of Innovia Films, is to become chairman of the Packaging and Films Assocation (PAFA) - the trade association which represents the £2 billion UK flexible packaging and plastic films industry.
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Hadlow debates future of farming
Hadlow College is to host a meeting to look at the ways UK farming can capitalise on the need to increase yields in the coming years.
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ArticleACP anger at EU banana proposal
The EU’s proposed banana deal has been criticised by ACP governments, which fear for the livelihoods of their farmers
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ArticleGrape Commission offers teacher grants
The California Table Grape Commission is offering funding as part of its 'Innovation in Teaching' programme
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ArticleSpanish growers stage major protest
Thousands of Spanish fresh produce workers took part in a major demonstration in Madrid to highlight the ‘crisis’ in the sector
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ArticleT&G campaign sparks US enquiry
The US administration has asked questions of Zespri in the wake of Turners & Growers' campaign against the single-desk export system
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ArticleGlobalGAP approves new regulations
Transition to new version of its general regulations set to be implemented during three months to 1 March 2010
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ArticleHanjin increases Asia-Europe rates
Korean shipping group joins rate-boost trend on eastbound services from Asia to Europe
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ArticleMexico records avocado charge
Both production and exports are on the up this year, as government officials point towards a 1.19m-tonne crop for 2009
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ArticleIsraeli ports see drop
Ports in Israel experienced a fall in container movements for the first nine months of the year, says Israel Shippers’ Council
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Freshfel expresses school scheme woes
European trade body Freshfel still has concerns regarding the European School Fruit Scheme, which kicked off at the start of the school year two months ago.
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Dole reports third quarter loss
Dole Food Company has posted a third-quarter loss of $54 million (£32.5m) as the banana giant looks to recover its debts.
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ArticleWTO to rule on origin labelling spat
Canadian and Mexican suppliers claim country of origin labelling in the US is having a negative impact on their exports
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ArticleNorth East backs green projects
A conference concluded that the north-east of England has great potential for renewable energy, following its commitment to producing 20 per cent of all the electricity consumed in the region from renewables by 2020.
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ArticleOrganics boom despite recession
New studies show that consumers are still willing to pay for organic fruit and vegetables in spite of the global recession
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ArticleAmbitious plans for Seasonal Berries
Seasonal Berries has outlined its objectives for the 2009-10 season and has pledged to promote berries and their health benefits over the winter months, drive the continuing growth of blueberries and blackberries and address the quality perception of early Spanish strawberries and raspberries.
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ArticleClimate diagnosis heats up
Latest research from the Met Office has shown that emissions of CO2 will need to be reduced to close to zero by the end of this century, if a rise in the mean global temperature beyond 2°C is to be avoided.
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ArticleAustralia considers US apples
Biosecurity Australia is carrying out an import risk analysis on US apples, while Australian growers warn of potential disease
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ArticleThousands protest against spray ban
Thousands of Philippine banana workers have taken to the streets to protest against the country’s banning of aerial fungicide spraying