Meldungen aus Europa – Page 4531
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ArticleWinds damage crops across Spain
Producers are counting the cost after high winds swept across many production areas in Spain last week affecting a wide variety of crops.
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Lib Dems throw weight behind small store campaign
The Liberal Democrats have pledged their support for local shops against anti-competitive supermarket competition.
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ArticleFruity Faces to trial at Asda
An inflatable fruit case aimed at kids is to trial at 22 Asda superstores in April.
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Juran's frozen revolution
Juran Technologies, a manufacturer of equipment for the agricultural and food industries, has developed a revolutionary process to freeze sensitive varieties of fruit, which allows products to retain their original fresh properties after defrosting.
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ArticleCostcutter: produce a 'hero' category
The fresh produce department is a significant growth area that must be seized by the convenience sector, Costcutter trading and marketing director Angela Barber, pictured, told freshinfo.
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Home Office advises on migrant workers
A new resource to help employers to stay on the right side of the law has been has been launched by the Home Office.
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Irish growers dig in against retailers
The Irish Competition Authority may be asked to investigate whether the monopoly power exercised by multiples is forcing vegetable growers out of business.
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ArticleMJ Morris offers convenience advice
The convenience sector needs more advice on how to handle fruit and vegetables, Leicestershire-based fresh produce wholesaler MJ Morris & Son Ltd said at the Convenience Retailing Show, at the Birmingham NEC, on Tuesday.
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ArticleMorrisons moves interest the City
Morrisons shares have reached record levels, as the supermarket chain prepares to release details of its new strategic plan on Thursday and the private-equity speculation bandwagon circles.
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Article3-D flower display at CRS
The flower category has played a growing part in the convenience sector, according to exhibitors at the Convenience Retailing Show 2007, which kicked off at the Birmingham NEC on Tuesday.
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ArticleLeaves need dry spell
Wet and warm weather so far this month is casting a shadow over plantings of speciality leafy salads in the UK.
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Government minimum wage sense welcomed
The Forum of Private Business (FPB) has welcomed the government’s decision to limit this year’s increase in the national minimum wage, saying it was time that a sense of reality intruded.
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ArticleOnion job an ordeal
Onion growers warn that the wet conditions so far this month have been far from ideal for drilling and are threatening to delay the new crop.
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ArticleChileans invest in innovation
Chile’s exporters’ association Asoex will again sponsor the Re:fresh Innovation of the Year award in 2007, to be presented on May 10 at the industry’s gala awards evening, in London.
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Industry anger over SOLA fees
Massive future costs to the HDC for off-label use can be expected when ornamentals have to be registered in the future.
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ArticleEasy does it for Valencians
The regional government of Valencia in Spain has unveiled five new easy-peel varieties to be planted as part of an ambitious variety renewal programme.
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US looks to boost agri-exports
A revised US Farm Bill looks set to stimulate international trade.
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ArticleLeek growers in record season
UK Leek growers have enjoyed one of the best seasons for their product on record.
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ArticleWaitrose Faitrade promise off to a flying start
Sales of Fairtrade products at Waitrose doubled during the first week of Fairtrade Fortnight.
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ArticleSalanova breaks through in US
Salanova, the Rijk Zwaan lettuce variety, has conquered the US and will continue its drive in the UK this year.