Meldungen aus Europa – Page 4456

  • LFP spring onion growers Philip Lilley, left, and Rob Moss
    Article

    UK spring onions make splash at Asda

    2007-07-09T08:01:01Z

    Lincolnshire Field Products (LFP) launched its new, certified organic spring onions into Asda stores for the very first time last week.

  • Budgens reaps local sourcing benefits
    Article

    Budgens reaps local sourcing benefits

    2007-07-09T08:01:01Z

    Latest news from Budgens underlines that the strategy of highlighting both regional and locally grown food is having a major impact on the consumer.

  • Alan Davey
    Article

    Innovation tops agenda for Linpac appointment

    2007-07-08T16:01:01Z

    Alan Davey has been appointed director of innovations at Linpac Plastics, a provider of packaging throughout the UK and Europe.

  • Growers face off against slugs
    Article

    Growers face off against slugs

    2007-07-08T16:01:01Z

    Certis has reported a sharp rise in sales of its Meta Quality metaldehyde pellets as potato crops face severe damage from burgeoning numbers of slugs.

  • Article

    Hi-tech production line for Metcalfe

    2007-07-08T14:01:01Z

    Metcalfe Organic of Boroughbridge, North Yorkshire, has completed the upgrade of its dedicated organic processing and pre-packing facility at Low House Farm.

  • Article

    Farmers well placed to fight climate change

    2007-07-08T14:01:01Z

    Farmers have plenty of options at their fingertips to help adapt to climate change, NFU President Peter Kendall has said.

  • Article

    Sainsbury's to capitalise on traffic power

    2007-07-08T13:01:01Z

    Sainsbury’s is preparing to use delivery lorries to generate its power.

  • Article

    Scientist claims salmonella soil link

    2007-07-08T12:01:01Z

    A scientist at Plant Research International has claimed that salmonella bacteria can spread within lettuce plants grown in infected soil as well as on the leaves.

  • Dr Marc Danzon
    Article

    Conflict barrier to progress

    2007-07-08T11:01:01Z

    Conflicting messages and agendas must disappear from the food industry - and its associates - if it is to improve the health of Europe’s consumers, said Dr Marc Danzon, in London this week.

  • Article

    CLA says local is best

    2007-07-08T10:01:01Z

    The Country Land and Business Association has called for an extension of the debate on local sourcing.

  • Ian Mitchell will step down after 16 years
    Article

    Mr Bramley takes a bow

    2007-07-08T10:01:01Z

    After more than 16 years at the helm, Ian Mitchell is to step down as chairman of the Bramley Campaign at the end of July.

  • The campaign's logo
    Article

    Fresh herb firms stand united

    2007-07-08T08:01:01Z

    Five of the UK’s major fresh herb suppliers have clubbed together to create a brand new marketing campaign called Fresh Herbs.

  • Red Tractor moves through the gears
    Article

    Red Tractor moves through the gears

    2007-07-08T08:01:01Z

    The Red Tractor and its role in farm assurance is set to undergo a major overhaul under plans announced by the NFU and Assured Food Standards this week.

  • tna welcomes new general manager
    Article

    tna welcomes new general manager

    2007-07-07T17:01:01Z

    tna packing and processing solutions has announced the immediate appointment of Neil Andrews as its new general manager of tna Europe.

  • Kendall calls for 'early warning' system
    Article

    Kendall calls for 'early warning' system

    2007-07-07T16:01:01Z

    Calls are afoot for an ‘early warning system’, to safeguard Britain’s food security.

  • Article

    EU lightens F-gas load

    2007-07-07T15:01:01Z

    The relaxation by the EU of the “return leak test” clause within the new F-gas regulations spells good news for refrigeration contractors who have been lobbying hard for its amendment.

  • Article

    US spinach growers off the hook

    2007-07-07T14:01:01Z

    US spinach growers and processors will not face criminal charges over an E. coli outbreak last year that caused the death of three people and sickened 200 others.

  • Article

    Farms help the nation learn

    2007-07-07T14:01:01Z

    National Family Learning Week, held from October 6 to 14, is promising that thousands of community venues, including farm organisations, will be taking part in the event.

  • Article

    New recruit for Herbert

    2007-07-07T13:01:01Z

    Herbert Industrial has recruited a new field service engineer, Dean Martin, to cover the Midlands region.

  • Article

    Israeli nursery seeds South Africa

    2007-07-07T12:01:01Z

    Hishtil Nurseries, the largest producer of vegetables, herbs and ornamental young plants in Israel, has opened its first plant nursery in South Africa.