Meldungen aus Europa – Page 4288
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ArticleFruit tops snack list as cookies crumble
The Produce for Better Health Foundation says a report published by NPD Group suggests parents are taking their children's health more seriously
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Industrial farming "unsustainable", says Soil Association
The Soil Association has claimed soaring oil prices and climate change are “exposing fertilisers as economically and environmentally unsustainable”.
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ArticleRising costs squeeze Australian citrus
Exporters to the US have switched all their shipments to containers as they face up to the problem of higher fuel prices
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ArticleMexico calls US tomato ban "unjust"
Government joins growers in criticising the country's Food and Drug Administration for taking action that has "no scientific basis"
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ArticleNFU urges EU to see pesticide sense
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has called on all EU member states to think long and hard about the impact a poor compromise deal on pesticide authorisations could have on Europe’s farmers and growers.
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Free fruit for Andalusians in fuel protest
Spanish truck driver distributes fruit for free, as fuel protests jam roads and stop deliveries across the country.
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ArticleControlling the dream
In the hills to the north of the southern Spanish town of El Ejido, a horticultural dream is being realised. Augro Fresh has removed itself from the established order of local production, and invested both its money and ambition in a project the likes of which has never been seen before in the region. Tommy Leighton visits to find out more.
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ArticleCarrots face up to dip
It is no secret that the carrot industry has endured a rollercoaster ride in recent years. This season, producers are reporting better-quality carrots, but the prospect of mounting costs represents a big hurdle. Doris Lee Butterworth finds out more.
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ArticleRising costs throw veg industry into depression
This quarter has been dominated by the increasing price of energy and labour and, with further inflation likely, insiders are far from optimistic. On the brighter side, the weather has been kind to staple UK vegetable crops, and imports are consistent. Elizabeth O’Keefe reports.
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Considered approach to capital gains
Adam Bernstein hosts the FPJ’s monthly spotlight on the legislation that affects your business, and how you can use it to your advantage. This month, John Whiting sums up all you need to know about capital gains tax.
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Chance to capture market vibrancy
One of the nicest things about working with food market managers and traders is that the people you deal with tend to be,
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Embracing change key for future
With Wimbledon fast approaching, the UK strawberry season upon us and, undoubtedly, concerns continuing over labour shortages,
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Tough life for greengrocers
A nugget of information caught my eye this week courtesy of The Daily Telegraph, which last Monday revealed the results of its
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Is new organic tack sustainable?
I was lucky enough to visit the Prince of Wales’s Highgrove Estate this week, as a guest of the Soil Association. On a
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ArticleEU pesticide proposals under UK fire
Potato and leafy vegetable production in the UK could be slashed by up to 60 per cent in the next five to 10 years, if EU proposals to restrict the amount of plant protection products available to farmers are implemented.
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ArticleCompost woe threatens mushrooms
UK mushroom supplies are tight and prices are rising, as the industry’s largest compost supplier battles against disease.
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ArticleGlasgow market gets a £5m boost
Glasgow’s fruit and vegetable wholesale market is to get a £5 million facelift, after the city’s council finally committed to a new management structure this week.
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ArticleRASE to hold reception at London show
The Royal Agricultural Society will be holding a reception party for its guests at the World Fruit & Vegetable Show (WFV) on October 8.
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Dole named among most ethical firms
For the second year in a row, Dole Food Company has been named in a list of the 'World's Most Ethical Companies' by Ethisphere Magazine
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ArticleThailand sets out Olympic goal
The country's Agriculture Ministry has revealed it is looking for a US$3m boost for Thai produce promotions during the Games