Meldungen aus Europa – Page 3951
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ArticleAuthorities raid Dutch and Belgian firms
Investigations focus on suspected fixing of prices and sharing of market information within Benelux fresh produce trade
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ArticleGovernment steps in to aid sales
The French government has authorised a tactic known as “vente au déballage” to speed up sales of fresh produce
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PotatoEurope to award innovation
PotatoEurope 2009 in Emmeloord, the Netherlands, has decided to once more include the Innovation Award, based on its success during the previous edition in 2005.
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ArticleCapespan strengthens Namibian position
The group has established a new export operation in a country where it has seen recent table grape volume growth
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Food safety bill up for second vote
Following yesterday’s rejection, the US Food Safety Enhancement Act will go to vote again today, Thursday, when only a simply majority will be required to pass the bill
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ArticleOrganic nutrient levels 'no higher'
Report suggests there is no significant difference in nutritional value of organic crops compared with conventionally grown produce
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ArticleBenn focuses on production levels
The increase in the consumption of domestic fruit and vegetables in the UK was top of the agenda as DEFRA minister Hilary Benn toured one of horticulture’s most important research bases.
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ArticleNew service for South America-Europe trade
Three leading shipping groups are collaborating on a direct service linking the east coast of South America with northern Europe
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ArticleFoods from Spain winners announced
UK schools rewarded for artwork focused on healthy eating and fresh fruit and vegetables from Spain
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ArticleNet income falls at Landec Corporation
Revenues rose for the first nine months of the year, but have been been hit by a tough third-quarter
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ArticleFears allayed over "secret" GM crops
The industry has moved to allay fears “whipped up” by the national press over the alleged secret re-establishment of genetically modified (GM) crops in the UK.
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Sharpak on acquisition trail
Sharp Interpack has snapped up Rexam’s Deeside packaging operations.
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ArticleHDC launches apple guide
The Horticultural Development Company (HDC) is launching a new Best Practice Guide into apple growing as it looks to aid the industry.
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Production dip fuels Spanish fires
Massive abandonment of mainly citrus plantations in the Valencia region is providing fuel for forest fires, the regional producers’ association warns.
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ArticleNutrient content no higher in organics
An independent review commissioned by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) has shown that there are no important differences in the nutrition content, or any additional health benefits, of organic food when compared with conventionally produced food.
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ArticleElizabeth makes regal return to Asda
The “sovereign of salad potatoes”, Elizabeth, has been welcomed back onto Asda shelves for its fourth successive year within the Extra Special branding.
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AMS moves to quash trade rumours
UK soft-fruit specialist AMS Ltd has moved to quash trade rumours that it has gone into administration.
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Consumers watch eating-out pennies
Consumers are taking cost-cutting measures while eating out, by cutting back on alcohol consumption, starters and desserts, and ordering dishes to share.
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ArticleMorrisons feels the heat in the East
Bedfordshire residents are now able to buy locally grown chillies in Morrisons stores in the east of England.
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£2m Tiptree strawbs investment
A million punnets of strawberries can now be stored in the new eco-friendly coldstore at Tiptree, following a £2 million investment programme.