Meldungen aus Europa – Page 4350
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ArticleKendall hits out at biofuel criticism
The biofuel debate would benefit from more balance and less bias, NFU president Peter Kendall told the Sentry Farming Conference this week.
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Industry wants greater governance
Greater intervention from governments will be key in preventing western societies from continuing to over-indulge and waste food, and ensuring developing nations get their fair share.
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ArticleFTNON shares fresh-cut technology
Food Technology Noord-Oost Nederland BV (FTNON) will launch its latest fresh-cut and convenience technologies at the Freshconex exhibition in Berlin from Feb 7-9.
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ArticleNFU100 on the net
The National Farmers' Union (NFU) is celebrating its centenary year by launching a website which looks back over the organisation’s first 100 years.
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Brazil set to make an impact in Berlin
A whole host of Brazilian fruit companies are preparing to present their products and services at the Fruit Logistica trade show in Berlin, from February 7-9.
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Capacity boost at Rotterdam
The port of Rotterdam Authority has unveiled plans to develop a new fruit-handling centre on its southern bank, to cope with growth in container traffic of fresh produce.
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ArticleAbbey View Produce eyes early English cues
The team at Abbey View Produce started picking the first cucumbers of the English season this week.
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ArticleMorocco sings the blues
A blueberry project in Morocco is set to reshape world production, following a link-up between UK soft-fruit specialist The Summerfruit Company and Australian berry grower and breeder Mountain Blue Orchards, with input from Morocco-based berry company Agro Gailes.
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Labelling proposals meet mixed views
EU proposals on food labelling are a mixed bag for UK growers, according to the NFU.
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Biospain 2008 speakers unveiled
Biospain 2008, southern Europe’s largest biotech event to date, is to take place in Granada on 17-19 September.
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ArticleRobocrop is triumphant at LAMMA
Deeping-based farm machinery manufacturer Garford Farm Machinery has been awarded an unprecedented four major trophies at the recent Lincolnshire Agricultural Machinery Manufacturers Association (LAMMA) 08 exhibition.
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ArticleGreat Potato Challenge names 2008 champions
The grand final of the Great Potato Challenge 2008 saw 12 innovative chefs battle it out last week.
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ArticleDole uncorks new Magnum
Produce giant Dole has invested in Thermo King’s Magnum units for the third year running, indicating a shift from reciprocating compressor technology to scroll compressor technology.
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ArticlePomegranates may improve fertility
Regular consumption of pomegranate juice may enhance the quality and mobility of sperm, a study suggests.
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Morrisons shows strongest growth
Morrisons has sustained its storming growth throughout January, with sales up a record 11 per cent on the same period last year, it was revealed this week.
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ArticleM&S in "brutal" supplier treatment row
Marks & Spencer has angered food suppliers by demanding bigger price discounts as it battles falling sales, according to a report in the Daily Mail.
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ArticleFruit and veg most wasted food in UK
Fresh fruit and vegetables top the list of most wasted food categories in the UK, outranking bread and bakery products, fresh meat, fish and dairy.
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ArticlePlan A makes good start
Marks & Spencer boss Stuart Rose has reported the benefits of environmental scheme Plan A, just one year into the programme.
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SCI launches horticulture group
The Society of Chemical Industry (SCI) has set up a new horticultural technical interest group to join its list of specialist groups.
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ZG unveils new tomato
Israeli breeding specialist Zeraim Gedera has unveiled its latest addition to its tomato line-up - an Elongated variety.