Meldungen aus Europa – Page 3948
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ArticleMetro stands up to economic crisis
German retailer reports profit improvement despite slight fall in overall group sales during the second quarter of the year
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ArticlePiedmont firm launches new berry brand
New marketing identity Delizie di bosco del Piemonte to be promoted in selected branches of Coop Italia throughout the summer
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ArticleFruitaly focuses on varietal innovation
New event brings together Italy's leading fresh produce nursery organisations, varietal developers and irrigation specialists
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ArticleAustralia's citrus board appoints new chair
The board of Citrus Australia has announced that Kelly Jones has replaced Kevin Cock as chair
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Bayer CropScience to launch UK first
An insecticide with the active ingredient Spirotetramat is set to be launched into the UK market by Bayer CropScience.
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ArticleChilean avos promise bumper crop
The Chilean Hass Avocado Association (CHAA) has announced a healthy crop forecast for the forthcoming season, which may see the largest volumes of Hass avocados ever shipped from the country.
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ArticleVOG publishes updated quality guide
New version of apple quality publication offers information on various quality characteristics for all major commercial varieties
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ArticleWaitrose branches into non-food
Waitrose is to branch out into non-food items for the first time as the upmarket retailer looks to use the strength of parent company, the John Lewis Partnership.
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ArticleDEFRA creates food miles storm
The food miles debate that has seen imported produce go head to head with UK products over their sustainability credentials has flared up again, after a new government report questioned how well domestic product matches up.
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ArticleSpanish citrus 'on brink of disaster'
The spanish citrus sector is “on the brink of disaster” and needs immediate action to ensure its survival, according to Juan Bautista Juan Gimeno of the regulatory council for Valencian Citrus PGI.
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ArticleGrapefruit found to aid weight loss
A flavanoid found in grapefruit could aid weight loss and reduce the risk of heart disease and Type 2 diabetes, new research has found.
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East Malling enters G8 debate
The East Malling Trust for Horticultural Research (EMT) has said G8 countries need to invest more in food production research to avoid undermining their commitment to tackling food security and climate change.
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Industry seeks labour answers
The future beyond the proposed scrapping of the Seasonal Agricultural Workers Scheme (SAWS) next year needs clarification for labour users, the industry warned last week.
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ArticleEMR launches fruit foursome
East Malling Research launched two new strawberry varieties, a new raspberry and a new cherry to the trade last week.
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ArticleHughes: value branding "crazy"
Professor David Hughes of Imperial College London and non-executive director of Berry Gardens, told a Fruit Focus forum on consumer spending that the retailers are “completely crazy” to put so much emphasis on their value offers, at the expense of the higher-end brands that have taken them so long to establish.
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High street diversity threatened
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has told ministers that new retail planning guidance threatens diverse, vibrant high streets and communities.
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Industry welcomes GM report
The Agricultural Biotechnology Council (abc) has welcomed a report by the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Select Committee.
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St Pancras to host new market
Commuters and tourists alike can pick up seasonal produce alongside season tickets following the opening of a new daily retail market at St Pancras International train station in London.
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ArticleCrop Solutions launches machine
Crop Solutions launched its new Cover Rolling Machine, designed to protect crops using fleece, polythene or insect net, at Fruit Focus.
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MPS recommend markets minister
The communities and local government parliamentary committee has recommended a named minister with responsibility for markets and that the communities and local government department should become the clear first point of contact for market matters.