Meldungen aus Europa – Page 4332
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ArticleOriginality Prize awarded at FloraHolland fair
The most eye-catching stand at the FloraHolland trade fair was awarded by visitors for the first time this year.
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ArticleImprove strengthens team with new appointment
The food and drink sector skills council Improve has appointed a new senior marketing executive.
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Broccoli fights bladder cancer
A concentrated extract of freeze-dried broccoli sprouts reduced bladder tumour development by more than half in laboratory rats, according to a new study.
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ArticleSomerfield sale hangs in the balance
Only one bid had been tabled for the planned £2 billion sale of supermarket chain Somerfield by the end of last week, leading to rumours the sale could be dropped.
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Plimsoll names top five
Plimsoll Publishing’s first edition report on the fresh produce trade for 2008 highlights the most profitable companies and the best trading partners in the sector.
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ArticleShockwaves caused by Sainsbury's arrest
The fallout of the arrest and release on bail of Sainsbury’s potato buyer John Maylam and Dave Baxter, operations director at supplier Greenvale AP, is being felt throughout the trade.
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Get ready for new Corporate Manslaughter act
With the new Corporate Manslaughter (Corporate Homicide in Scotland) Act fast approaching, international law firm Eversheds is holding a series of seminars aimed at informing and educating UK employers about the significance of the new legislation.
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ArticleScientists unravel fruit shape mystery
A study of tomatoes has uncovered how a variant of a gene stretches out fruit, according to The Telegraph.
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ArticleThermo King unveils CO2-efficient range
Refrigerated transport specialist Thermo King has developed a new product range promising a substantial reduction in CO2 emissions.
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CC remedies favour out-of-town shopping
The big four retailers could be able to extend the number of hypermarkets and superstores they build in the UK, if the Competition Commission’s (CC) proposals from its enquiry into the grocery market go ahead.
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ArticleKent farm reaps Cropaid frost protection benefits
A Cropaid frost protection product has yielded results for the second year running for Highland Court Farm grower Simon Foad.
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ArticleVI.P gains environmental accreditation
The organic division of the Val Venosta association of co-operatives, known as VI.P, has been recognised for minimising the environmental impact of its processes.
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ArticleMiddlesbrough wholesaler invests in new facility
A new purpose-built facility has been opened by Middlesbrough-based wholesaler Original Produce Company and its sister companies Original Flowers and QFS.
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Functional food focus for conference
The fourth International Fresenius Conference will focus on functional food issues and is set to take place on April 29-30, 2008 in Mainz, near Frankfurt in Germany.
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ArticleGLA uncovers more abuses
The Gangmasters Licensing Authority has uncovered abuse of workers in the cut-flower, plant and bulb industry in Lincolnshire, including suspected debt bondage.
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ArticleAsda calls for smoothie VAT reduction
Asda has called for a reduction in VAT on 100 per cent fruit juices and smoothies, and is asking for professionals to sign a petition on the Downing Street website, which has Asda’s ceo Andy Bond as lead signatory.
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Morrisons unveils new Kent RDC site
Morrisons has announced plans for a new 920,000sqft regional distribution centre in Sittingbourne, Kent.
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ArticleBerryWorld unveils two premium strawberries
Two new and exclusive UK-grown ever-bearer strawberry varieties have been introduced to the UK market from BerryWorld.
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ArticleTesco boss named Retail Leader of the Year
Tesco boss Terry Leahy was named Retail Leader of the Year and Morrisons was crowned Retailer of the Year in London last week.
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ArticleSpanish launch residue bid
Growers in Andalusia have secured backing from the Spanish regional and central government to launch a new organisation dedicated to reducing pesticide residues.