Meldungen aus Europa – Page 4487
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New report from CCFRA
Campden Chorleywood Food Research Association (CCFRA) has published a new review that will help companies involved in the production and marketing of foods for children, and those involved in the monitoring and regulation of such activities, to better understand what influences children's food choices.
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US prices unaffected by cold snap
The devastating Easter weekend cold snap that wiped out entire crops in certain parts of the US south seems to have had a minimal impact on fruit prices overall, according to agricultural economists.
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Waitrose trials no-plastic scheme
Waitrose has selected its Saffron Walden store as its first branch in the UK to have free carrier bags removed, an initiative that kicked off last week.
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More conversation for Chile
The Chilean Fresh Fruit Association was again present at its stand during the Re:fresh conference at the Mariott Hotel, London last Thursday, but this year came with a difference as the organisation was promoting its new corporate image.
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ArticleAsda eases off the Es
Asda has announced that it is removing artificial colours and flavours from all of its private label food and beverage products.
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Cruciferous veg may combat cancer
A new study suggests that consumption of cruciferous vegetables with a high content of isothiocyanate may help fight bladder cancer.
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ArticleLate start fails to deter Egypt
The Egyptian grape season is running about four to five days late on last year, due to unseasonable weather in April, but massive growth is still expected again this year.
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Awards for young horticulturists
At a set of awards for the so-called ‘third sector’ - charities, NGOs and social enterprises - horticulturists have taken pride of place.
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South African fined for fruit export fraud
South African businessman Francois Heyns has been fined R50,000 for defrauding two European companies on fruit export deals.
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ArticleM&S posts 28.5 per cent profit rise
As forecast yesterday on freshinfo, Marks & Spencer has reported soaring profits, approaching a return to the £1 billion mark.
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ArticleUnion backs polytunnel fight
The UK's farming union has given its financial backing to growers fighting a local council's stance on polytunnels
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ArticleCooked veg diabetes boost
Consuming a variety of cooked vegetables, including potatoes, cooked in ways other than frying helps reduce the risk of Type 2 diabetes, a study says.
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Nominations open for young entrepreneur accolade
The search is on for the Young Rural Entrepreneur of the Year 2007, a competition launched by the countryside insurance broker Lycetts.
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Co-op customers welcome British produce
Stubbins Marketing Ltd promoted the “Best of British Produce” on May 14, at the Co-op store in Epping.
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RHS engages children
To help complete the Teaching Garden at the RHS new multi-million pound glasshouse schoolchildren are working alongside award-winning designer Cleve West and the RHS team.
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ArticleStonefruit forecast falls
Peach and nectarine production in Spain’s Valencia region is forecast to fall on last season’s volumes by some 25 per cent.
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Largest-ever countryside survey underway
The biggest and most comprehensive survey of the natural resources of the British countryside begins this week.
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Asda ditches packaging initiative
Asda has blamed customers for the failure of a trial to drastically reduce packaging.
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Mild weather causes more crop pests
Unseasonally dry, mild weather during April and at the beginning of May has resulted in much earlier sightings of a wider range of crop pests, according to United Agri Products.