Meldungen aus Europa – Page 4439
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ArticleGrapefruit sector bites back at cancer link claims
The citrus sector has hit back at reports of a study purporting to show a link between the consumption of grapefruit and breast cancer after fears the story would strike a blow to sales were confirmed.
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ArticleEIC hits the road
With a revamped ice cream van, armfuls fruit and vegetables, and a twinkle in their eyes, the Eat in Colour campaign has hit the road again this week, for a six day, 1,500 mile tour of the UK.
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ArticleEngland’s green and pleasant land?
The two main issues facing road transport in the UK go hand in hand - congestion and environmental impact. Elizabeth O’Keefe talks to Geoff Dossetter of the Freight Transport Association about how the government must invest in road infrastructure if it is to sustain its trade economy and the future of the environment, and asks fresh produce distribution companies what they think is the best way forward.
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ArticleTaste the sunshine
UK sweetcorn producers are hoping that this year’s foul weather will not dampen prospects for the new season. Doris Lee Butterworth reports.
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Taxing problem riles industry
My initial plan in writing this month’s column was to take a lighter tone and talk about a summery topic. Rungis market
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Cooking up a storm for fruit and veg cause
Laura Gould caught up with television chef Nick Nairn, who runs a cook school in Scotland and is the face of Angus Soft Fruits’ AVA strawberry campaign, to find out what he thinks the produce industry must do to rekindle the nation’s interest in fresh, local food.
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Rare sources abound but UK trumps on fruit
the impact of the recent deluge in the UK is now making its presence felt, particularly among brassicas on the supermarket
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Bridging the fruit class divide
Something interesting was brought to my attention this week by none other than television’s own celebrity chef Nick
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ArticleVersatile fruit bins at Fruit Focus
Rembitt Ltd was at this year’s Fruit Focus, Kent, displaying its range of timber and ply, lightweight fruit bins.
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UK disquiet over paraquat ban
The Europe-wide ban of the herbicide paraquat has caused considerable concern among a section of UK growers.
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ArticleWigram leaves G's
Tim Wigram is to leave his position as commercial director of onions at G’s Marketing on August 17.
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ArticleExtra Special spuds in at Asda
Elizabeth potatoes reappeared on the shelves at Asda last week.
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Growers hail Waitrose decision
Waitrose has pledged its support to UK growers with damaged apple crops by selling hail-marked fruit.
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Bejo announces open days
Bejo Zaden will be holding its open days this year from September 25 to 29, the company has announced.
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ArticleCG delayed by postal strike
A postal strike by Royal Mail workers has meant that delivery of this week's Commercial Grower has been delayed.
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Brassicas linked to fighting cancer
Eating broccoli or cauliflower at least once a week can dramatically reduce a man’s chances of developing the most dangerous form of prostate cancer, new research has shown.
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GLA revokes more licences
The Gangmasters Licensing Authority has revoked the licences of 11 labour providers.
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Canary Islands fires affect farms
Forest fires in the north and north west of the island of Tenerife in the Canary Islands have destroyed farms and potato and tomato production land.
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ArticleNew Covent Garden to open first flower day
New Covent Garden Flower Market is to hold its first trade event to inspire and inform flower buyers across London.
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ArticleR&D approach for BerryGardens
BerryGardens has promised that research and development will be at the centre of its future strategy.