Meldungen aus Europa – Page 4437

  • Article

    SA events back conversion

    2007-08-06T10:01:01Z

    The Soil Association is encouraging growers interested in converting to organics to attend one of a number of events taking place across the country.

  • Article

    NSF and CMi to forge food-safety superpower

    2007-08-06T09:01:02Z

    NSF International has reached an agreement on the terms of a recommended cash offer to acquire CMi plc.

  • Kenya launches answer to airfreight labelling
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    Kenya launches answer to airfreight labelling

    2007-08-06T08:01:02Z

    Kenya has launched a Grown Under the Sun label to publicise the benefits of buying fruit, veg and flowers grown in Africa to UK consumers.

  • Juliette - love at first bite
    Article

    Juliette - love at first bite

    2007-08-06T08:01:02Z

    Juliette potato growers held their Annual Juliette Celebration at L.F. Papworth Farms of Norfolk and the Norfolk Mead Hotel, on July 25.

  • Article

    Stena Line welcomes new freight ferry

    2007-08-05T17:01:01Z

    Stena Line has officially launched its newest freight ferry, the Stena Traveller, on the company’s Killingholme to Hoek van Holland route.

  • Jimmy Davies
    Article

    Stark warnings over SAWS

    2007-08-05T16:01:01Z

    Representatives of the UK’s two largest seasonal worker recruitment agencies have not held their punches when speaking about a possible labour crisis facing the industry.

  • Article

    New BOPP film for Now Plastics

    2007-08-05T15:01:01Z

    Now Plastics has launched its new degradable BOPP film to complement its existing range of BOPP and CPP film and bags.

  • Article

    SFD consultation now open

    2007-08-05T14:01:01Z

    Consultation has opened on a proposed EU Soil Framework Directive and initial Regulatory Impact Assessment.

  • Article

    Mexicans on a fruit mission

    2007-08-05T12:01:01Z

    The trade Commission of Mexico in the UK is inviting companies to join two outgoing missions to Mexico to look at fruit and organic produce.

  • Article

    A nicer Nisa today

    2007-08-05T12:01:01Z

    Nisa-Today is adding its voice to those of other retailers with a pledge to promote up to five different fresh produce lines every three weeks on its consumer leaflet in a bid to further raise the profile of the 5-A-Day initiative.

  • Article

    Worldwide Fruit to relocate in Spalding

    2007-08-05T10:01:01Z

    Worldwide Fruit is to move from its West Marsh Lane location in Spalding to a new site in Wardentree Lane, Pinchbeck.

  • Article

    Local action groups to decide on government grants

    2007-08-05T10:01:01Z

    Government grants to help the south east’s rural businesses will be handed out by community groups from next year.

  • The Redfox team with Fenmarc chairman Mark Harrod, centre, front left
    Article

    Redfox celebrates five-year anniversary

    2007-08-05T09:01:01Z

    Redfox Executive Selection has held its summer conference, entitled Time to Grow, to celebrate its five-year anniversary.

  • Spanish growers pressured
    Article

    Spanish growers pressured

    2007-08-05T08:01:02Z

    Spanish producers are under pressure from the UK to fill gaps in supply on some lines while demand for others has waned, leading to a build up in volumes.

  • Polytunnel advice for growers
    Article

    Polytunnel advice for growers

    2007-08-05T08:01:02Z

    Growers will have to use existing legislation and legal avenues if they are to manage the polytunnels issue wisely, an industry consultant has said.

  • Article

    Non-crop pest control key issue

    2007-08-04T17:01:01Z

    Non-crop pest control technology promises to play a major role in this year’s International Plant Protection Congress and British Crop Protection Council (BCPC) Exhibition at the SECC Glasgow, October 15-18.

  • Dutch chicory sets sights on UK market
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    Dutch chicory sets sights on UK market

    2007-08-04T17:01:01Z

    UK children’s health charity BDF Newlife has joined forces with the Dutch Produce Association to promote a competition aimed at increasing consumption of chicory in this country.

  • Article

    Greenlees outlines currency impact

    2007-08-04T15:01:01Z

    The biggest problem facing the New Zealand kiwifruit industry is the impact of a high NZ dollar on grower returns, Zespri's chairman has said.

  • Article

    New flood guidance

    2007-08-04T15:01:01Z

    The Environment Agency has issued fresh guidance to help farmers, businesses and others dealing with the aftermath of last week's floods.

  • (L to R) Kevin Imrie, site manager, Eric Ritchie, general manager and George Elder, production manager, examine the plans for Branston's new look Abernethy site
    Article

    Branston finishes £2 million revamp

    2007-08-04T13:01:01Z

    Branston Ltd completed a £2 million investment programme at its Scottish site last week.