Meldungen aus Europa – Page 4498
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ArticleBest practise dicussed at FDF event
Representatives from across the food chain have met to discuss which best practice techniques should be employed to reduce and manage waste throughout the supply chain.
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Kelgray celebrates 35 years of business
This year Kelgray, a leading data capture solutions provider to the food processing sector, celebrates 35 years in business. The company has been at the forefront of the barcoding and labelling industry ever since its inception.
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UK gets tough on food-chain power imbalance
The NFU is toughening its stance on the imbalance of power in the food chain.
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BHT amends constitution
The Friends of the Brogdale Horticultural Trust (BHT) have amended their constitution to say that they only supported BHT while it ‘pursued its aims at Brogdale’.
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Shipping initiative gains 360° support
The 360 Quality Association has garnered further support with the addition of 15 leading refrigerated-terminal operators to its ranks, following a recent meeting at the Seabrex Terminal in Rotterdam.
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ArticleOnline blight tools launched
Two online tools to aid potato growers in the battle against blight are being combined.
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ArticleFoundation slams pricing announcement
The Fairtrade Foundation has expressed its great regret at the decision by UK retailer Asda to slash the price of loose bananas by around 15p a kilo to 70p/kg, a move that has triggered yet another round in the ongoing price war on bananas between supermarkets and has already been followed by Tesco.
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ArticleBrogdale future sparks debate
Brogdale Horticultural Trust (BHT) ceo Jane Garrett has spoken out following claims from members of The Friends of the Tesco-sponsored trust that BHT would move the National Fruit Collection should it win a Defra tendering process scheduled to close on May 15.
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ArticleNFU stands up to EU
The NFU is toughening its stance on the imbalance of power in the food chain.
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ArticleCaptain Carrot takes to the road
The British Carrot Growers Association kicked off its promotional campaign with Captain Carrot starting a season’s long tour of primary schools last week.
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ArticleWaitrose turns over new Leaf
Waitrose is promising ‘Greener Farming Standards’ for all fruit and vegetables.
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ArticleBelgians on good form for summer
Belgian summer cauliflower and strawberry crops are starting early and showing good volume.
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Chiquita reports steady progress in 2007
Chiquita Brands International has released financial and operating results for the first quarter of 2007, revealing a 3 per cent year-over-year increase in net sales to $1.2 billion (£602 million).
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ArticlePR on mushrooms begins
The Mushroom Bureau is stepping up its summer PR campaign, with the production of a consumer healthy eating booklet.
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Barfoots launches local school drive
Hampshire-based sweetcorn grower Barfoots of Botley will launch a major initiative in the county to boost awareness of its product, combining the 5 A DAY message with practical support for 7-11-year-olds.
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Dennigan's turns to Prophet
Sam Dennigan & Co has secured a high-volume contract to supplement its supply of fresh produce to Ireland’s largest supermarket chain with poultry, meat and dairy lines.
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ArticleHTA publishes new booklets
The HTA has published a free Plant Advice Guide to support this year’s PlantforLife campaign.
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ArticleMixed fortunes for melon crops
Adverse spring weather conditions in the Spanish regions of Seville-Malaga and Murcia-Cartagena have taken their toll on the upcoming melon campaign.
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ArticleSoil Association Scotland looks at school catering
Soil Association Scotland's June conference will scrutinise the issue of public sourcing