Meldungen aus Europa – Page 4490
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5 a day is top of HBOS agenda
A long-term supporter of the 5 A DAY programme, Halifax and Bank of Scotland (HBOS) is committed to promoting the 5 A DAY Just
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Radical outlook adds a dimension
Every generation wonders if the next will cope with what the world throws at it.But now as almost everyone must surely know,
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Footprint in the produce aisle
There are two over-riding thoughts in my mind as we look back on last week’s Re:fresh Conference. The first is that we
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ECPA responds to Euro draft proposals
The European Crop Protection Association (ECPA) has welcomed the adoption of a number of proposals by the Industry Committee of the European Parliament on key plant protection legislation.
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BPC aphid-monitoring system goes live
An online aphid-monitoring system launched by the British Potato Council (BPC) today went live for the 2007 season to help potato seed growers maintain the high health status of the UK crop.
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Partnerships key to top-fruit success
The work of the Quality Fruit Group (QFG), which operates under the aegis of English Apples and Pears (EAP), is key to establishing good relationships between buyers and sellers working in partnership, according to Ben Gill, EAP chairman.
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ArticleALP hails greater efficiencies
Gangmaster Licensing legislation topped the agenda at the Association of Labour Providers’ (ALP) annual meeting, held on Monday in London.
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ArticleGrowers face further audit stress
Growers may have to brace themselves for significantly tougher audit inspections as a result of the latest EurepGap revision.
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Bardsley claims top award
Family-run grower-packer Bardsley & Sons, which farms at Staplehurst, Kent, scooped Tesco's top English apple award at the retailer’s annual apple conference held two weeks ago, fending off stiff competition from Man of Ross and A Scripps Ltd.
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New blight warnings
Growers are again being warned to take preventative action against potato blight.
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ArticleTomatoes add flavour at Asda relaunch
As part of British Tomato Week, Stubbins Marketing Ltd was promoting its new season British grown vine tomatoes at the re-launch of the Asda Store in Harlow Town earlier this week.
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ArticleGrower quits over poor returns
Kent’s biggest cauliflower grower, Robert Montgomery from the Isle of Thanet, is to cease production of the crop because the vegetable is no longer financially viable.
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Apple marketer strikes school deal
Norman Collett is to partner Goudhurst Primary School to develop an educational programme focusing on the apple industry, in line with the Plough to Plate initiative.
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NFU voices labour pains
The NFU is writing to Lord Rooker expressing concern that there is critical lack of availability of labour in horticulture in 2007.
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China vice premier to open WUWM congress
China vice premier Wu Yi is to open the 25th World Union of Wholesale Markets (WUWM) congress in Beijing, China, in September.
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Climate change urges rethink of approach
Notions of produce quality will need to be redefined if Britain and the world are to face up to the responsibilities of climate change, experts suggest.
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Tesco pats growers on back
As the English apple season draws to a close, Tesco has congratulated its growers on an excellent job, with improvements in quality helping reduce reliance on imports.
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ArticleBees sent to Coventry
Garden Organic is teaming up with the Warwickshire Beekeepers Association to launch a new apiary cabin on Saturday June 9.
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ArticleMarket forces
A sense of rebellion against traditional retail outlets and the huge rise in popularity of eating out has brought exciting times for the wholesale sector, where there are considerable changes afoot. David Shapley reports.
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ArticleCulture club
As the nation becomes increasingly multicultural, the emerging market for ethnic produce could provide an alternative stream of trade for UK growers. Emma Twyning investigates.