Meldungen aus Europa – Page 4008
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ArticleNew role created at East Malling
East Malling Research (EMR) has appointed Gary Saunders in the newly created role of horticultural manager (science).
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Aussie rules set for change
Australia is introducing a new simplified horticulture industry award governing basic wages and other labour issues in January 2010.
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ArticleSyngenta unveils Mini Kumato at M&S
Syngenta is launching what it claims to be the world’s first Mini Kumato tomatoes into 50 Marks & Spencer stores today.
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Jamaica Producers back in the black
Jamaican fresh produce business Jamaica Producers has returned to profit.
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ArticleRailfreight remains viable
Railfreight is a viable option for the produce sector, but time-efficiency must come first if it is to succeed, concluded members of the industry this week.
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ArticleMelon supplies in switch-over blip
Melon prices have been running higher as Latin American supplies have wound down and Spanish growers announce a 10 per cent reduction in plantings.
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Musgrave launches Londis discount scheme
A ‘brand essentials’ Londis over-riding discount (LOD) scheme, offering retailers significant margin opportunities earning up to a maximum of 4.5 per cent, has been launched by Musgrave Retail Partners GB.
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NFU triumph at Chelsea again
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has scooped its 13th consecutive gold medal at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2009 despite not attracting a much-needed sponsor.
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Tanzanian exports struggle
Vegetable growers and exporters in Tanzania are having a tough time as they struggle with returns that have plummeted 25 per cent year on year.
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ArticleFruity Friday record breaker
People throughout the UK helped raise awareness about a healthy diet as well as money for the World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) by taking part in Fruity Friday on May 15 as the fund estimates that fundraising this year will break previous records for the event.
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ArticleTrust gives away free seeds
The National Trust has launched a new campaign aimed to inspire children to plant, nurture, grow, harvest and eat their own local and seasonal food.
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Biopesticides struggle against EU
Pheromone traps specialist AgriSense is warning that the development of biological pesticides is being held back by the same European rules that are restricting the use of conventional products.
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Almería-Dunkirk produce pilot launched
A pilot project was recently launched for the transport and distribution of fruit and vegetables from Almería to markets in the UK, Germany and Benelux, via the French port of Dunkirk.
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ArticleIndia buoyant despite grape slip
Indian grape exports to Europe fell by six per cent in 2009, but quality and price improvement left the industry happy with the season.
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Asia FL offers visitor discount
Visitors to Asia's largest trade fair and congress event in Hong Kong in September can now register online and take advantage of preferential rates on their ticket fees.
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ArticleDuda Farm Fresh to import Chilean Navels
The group will introduce the fruit to the US in mid-June, packed under the Dandy brand
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ArticleEPAL trumpets elephant test
Pallet pool EPAL has found a new and wild way to test pallets - elephants.
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ArticleClouds clear for Turkish cherries
Last year, poor weather conditions and a strengthening currency proved a dreaded formula for Turkey’s cherry exporters – not this season
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ArticleRestaurants commit to healthy plans
More than 2,000 family restaurants have committed to a healthy eating drive aimed at health by stealth for children.
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ArticleJuice saves Oxford orchard
Oxfordshire-based apple and pear grower Waterperry Gardens was on top form at the Real Food Festival this month, handing out testers to consumers and prospective clients who passed its stand.