Meldungen aus Europa – Page 4373
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ArticleHerb grower named farmer of year
Herb farmer Robert Wilson of supplier and grower Scotherbs has scooped top place in a BBC Radio 4 competition to find Farmer of the Year 2007, at an awards dinner in Birmingham last week.
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ArticleXmas trees in short supply
Christmas trees are in tight supply this year, due to reduced plantings and low prices in previous seasons.
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French stonefruit exports falter
French stonefruit exports to the UK fell in both volume and value terms this year - but sources insist the problem has been felt by all European stonefruit exporters.
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ArticleCherries left out in the cold
Cold weather in August has pushed back the start of the Chilean and Argentine cherry season by two weeks.
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ArticleAntony Worrall Thompson shares spud secrets
TV chef and household name Antony Worrall Thompson pulled in the crowds at British Potato 2007, with a series of cooking demonstrations at the Greenvale AP stand.
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ArticleDavid Walker honoured for contribution to potato industry
The British Potato Industry Award was last week presented to David Walker, who has chaired the British Potato Council (BPC) for 10 years.
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ArticleUnifrutti strikes Kiku deal
Chile’s Unifrutti Traders has just signed an exclusive licensing agreement with Kiku.
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ArticleJunami does the magic for Asda
Asda and International Produce (IP) have launched Junami apples, new to the UK market and exclusive to the retailer.
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ArticleChiquita makes banana deal with Panama
Chiquita Brands International Inc has reached a deal with Panamanian farmers that will ensure banana supply until 2008, it has been reported.
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Asda starts stocking limequats
Asda has become the first UK retailer to stock limequats, a cross between a kumquat and a Mexican lime.
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ArticleMBMG introduces belle of the ball
An eye-catching new potato variety introduced by MBMG turned the heads of growers at British Potato 2007 last week.
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Asda staff to enjoy £12m payout
Asda is giving all of its staff a £12 million Merry Christmas bonus.
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Raw veg can cut risk of bladder cancer
Eating raw broccoli, cabbage or cauliflower three times a month can cut the risk of developing bladder cancer by around 40 per cent, scientists have suggested this week.
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Bill Tilly dies
Bill Tilly sadly passed away on November 26. He will be best remembered for his role as general manager at Friday’s of Canterbury, which was part of JP Fruit Distributors Ltd (now JP Fresh).
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Defra issues PEACH apology
Defra’s chief information officer, Chris Chant, has apologised unreservedly for the difficulties the trade has been experiencing with its PEACH system for plant-health certificates.
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ArticleMack goes South West
Mack Wholesale has announced the purchase of the fruit and vegetable division of Newquay-based wholesaler RT Julian & Son.
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Gray & Adams reduces carbon footprint
Co-operative Retail Logistics, the distribution arm of the Co-operative Group, and Gray & Adams have recently worked together to produce a bespoke product that not only increases productivity but also helps the environment.
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Amsterdam to welcome food safety buffs
The CIES International Food Safety Conference is to take place on 13-15 February next year, at the Hotel Okura in Amsterdam.
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ArticleWarwick rising to climate challenge
In this first article in a new FPJ series on climate change, Jason Pole provides a context for climate change research at Warwick HRI, addressing both the opportunities and challenges that climate change presents to UK primary food production.
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ArticleBottoms up
FPJ looks at the opportunities for UK growers in supplying the burgeoning drinks market.