Meldungen aus Europa – Page 4330
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ArticleSainsbury's puts in strong performance
Sainsbury’s has reported a strong performance for the 12 weeks to March 22, with like-for-like sales excluding fuel rising by 4.1 per cent.
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ArticleScientist in Fuji breakthrough
An Institute of Food Research scientist has made a discovery concerning the flesh of mature Fuji apples that could prove a breakthrough in storage of the variety.
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ArticleBoxall sets up new soft-fruit company
Andrew Boxall is to manage his Kent-based strawberry production under a new company, A Boxall & Son, in conjunction with Well Pict European.
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ArticleStePac launches new packaging
StePac’s Xtend line of breathable packaging for retail is poised to make a significant contribution to reducing fresh produce supply chain wastage.
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ArticleBASF offers new water dispersible formulation
Chemical company BASF has supported the re-registration of pesticide iprodione, and is launching a new water dispersible formulation, Rovral WG, for use in a wide range of crops.
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ArticleBeavers go bananas for EiC badge
Beaver Scouts across the UK are choosing fruit and vegetables over crisps and cakes, thanks to the launch of the new Eat in Colour (EiC) Healthy Eating badge.
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ArticleGrow Your Own kicks off
The first of the 10,000 primary schools that are taking part in the British Potato Council (BPC)’s Grow Your Own Potatoes initiative have planted their potatoes, with the help of a local grower.
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ArticleFlandria lets Zouk loose
Belgian quality label Flandria is launching new variety Zouk into its Prince loose tomato segment this month, as loose tomatoes regain ground on fruit on the vine.
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Aja system makes a difference
Herefordshire-based soft-fruit grower and supplier to a major UK supermarket has installed the latest Aja OPUS average weight retail pack weighing system.
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SAI Global/EFSIS offers gap audits
The food industry’s leading provider of food assurance solutions SAI Global/EFSIS is now offering to carry out gap audits, assisting organisations in its implementation of version 5 of the BRC Global Food Standard.
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ArticleThe Greenery UK homes in on data analysis
The Greenery UK has appointed a data analysis manager to monitor and report on trends in the UK consumer market.
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Spanish growers on organic trail
The area under organic production in Spain has increased by 6.7 per cent year on year.
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ArticleCelebs signed up to front mushroom campaign
Celebrity chef Jean-Christophe Novelli, TV Masterchef presenter and greengrocer Gregg Wallace, and leading cook and food writer Sophie Conran have all been signed up to front the Mushroom Bureau’s summer PR campaign - Love Mushrooms.
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ArticleBrazilian apple downturn
ABPM, the Brazilian apple producers’ association, has calculated that Gala volume from Brazil is some 15 per cent down on last season and, despite quality and fruit pressures being the best in years, sendings to the EU are much lower than last season.
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EMR research leader recognised
East Malling Research (EMR) research leader Dr Jerry Cross has been awarded the title of Visiting Professor in Horticultural Entomology by the University of Greenwich.
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Envidor granted UK clearance
Bayer CropScience’s novel acaricide, Envidor, has been granted full clearance for use on apples and pears.
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ArticleMurcia ups and downs
The Spanish region of Murcia experienced a reduction in volume of exported product last season, but values have been maintained, according to the association of producers and exporters, Proexport.
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ArticleBirmingham hosts Asian opening
A major new upmarket Asian supermarket is set to open in Birmingham on March 27.
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ArticleBarlow to back UK gras
The Asparagus Growers’ Association (AGA) has followed in the footsteps of the top-fruit fraternity and appointed Adrian Barlow as its direct link with the major supermarkets.
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ArticleWFP extends Agripack range
A new punnet for soft fruit and other fruits has been introduced by UK food packaging distributor WFP.