Meldungen aus Europa – Page 4154
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ArticleBenn under fire from organics community
DEFRA secretary of state Hilary Benn was bombarded with calls to change the way food is produced in the UK when he addressed the Soil Association’s conference in Bristol on Tuesday.
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US enjoys farmers' market growth
The number of farmers’ markets in the US has grown from an estimated 600 in 1976 to almost 4,700 in 2008.
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New Zealand stonefruit weathering well
Unusual weather conditions in New Zealand over the last few months mean stonefruit growers are preparing for a mixed season.
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Citrus theft plagues Spanish growers
Four growers in the Villareal area of Valencia in eastern Spain have had about 27 tonnes of citrus stolen from their trees.
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ArticlePears take Cheeky stance
Researchers in South Africa have developed a new blush pear that could be on the market in small commercial volumes by 2014.
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New appointment for Allen Coding Systems
Allen Coding Systems has appointed Andy Phillips as business development manager, as part of its commitment to further aggressive growth within the company.
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ArticleHoogstraten celebration
Renowned Belgian auction Hoogstraten is celebrating its 75th anniversary with a festive end to the year this weekend.
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ArticleVeg campaigns grab attention
The PR campaigns to support the British asparagus and British bean and pea industries have both won Gold awards at the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) PRide awards.
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ArticleSalad industry faces up to tough times
English salad growers have faced a torrid time over the last two seasons with the weather swinging from drought to flood conditions, David Piccaver, chairman of the British Leafy Salads Association, told delegates while opening its annual conference on Wednesday.
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NZ Chamber of Commerce opens in Korea
The New Zealand Chamber of Commerce officially opened its office in South Korea on Wednesday
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ArticleOpportunities abound in Middle East
This week's Eurofruit Middle East Congress assessed the potential for supplying fresh produce to the region
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Washington set for apple record
With the harvest now in, apple crop estimates in Washington state have been revised upwards to record-breaking levels.
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ArticleWalmart elects new CEO
The group's board of directors has moved to appoint Mike Duke as the replacement for Lee Scott as president and CEO
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ArticleCBEA claims European Commission "betrayal"
The group has hit out at proposed reductions in the EU's preferential banana tariffs for ACP countries
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ArticleMixed bag for Capespan stonefruit
Lower day and night temperatures in October and November have adversely affected stonefruit ripening and peach and nectarine sizing in the Western Cape, according to Capespan technical advisor Michiel Bester.
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ArticleReal denies grape pesticide claim
Metro-owned retailer tells Fruchthandel that NGO's study into Procymidone residues on Turkish grapes is inacccurate
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ArticleSkills academy smashes targets
More than 3,500 food and drink employees have benefited from training delivered through the National Skills Academy (NSA) for Food and Drink Manufacturing during its first 12 months of operations.
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Turkey expansion in pipeline for Carrefour
The world's second-largest retailer is aiming to extend its store portfolio with new openings and acquisitions
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ArticleLiverpool terminal welcomes visitors
Leading fresh produce importers and wholesalers visited the Port of Liverpool to view the facilities of the Liverpool Produce Terminal recently ahead of its first shipment due later this month.
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ArticleMovers & Shakers|November/December
Full round-up of all the latest major appointments, departures and news within the European fresh produce industry over the past month