Meldungen aus Europa – Page 4541
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Organic debate flares up at Fruit Logistica
Organics were in the spotlight at the Bio-logical! Europe goes Organic round table at Fruit Logistica on Saturday.
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ArticlePotato growers warned to watch PCN
Potato growers in search of sustainable rotations must take greater account of Potato Cyst Nematode (PCN) multiplication rates and the potential of nematicides to minimise the build-up of problem PCN populations, Syngenta potato manager Simon Parker has revealed.
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ArticleSA citrus in good shape
The outlook is bright for the citrus industry in South Africa this season, Capespan procurement director Martin Dunnett has revealed.
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EFFP calls for UK link up
Food manufacturers could collaborate more closely with UK producers to source raw materials locally, a new study suggests.
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Aviko launches healthy wedges
Potato wedges have joined the line up of Steam and Fresh products by processor Aviko.
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ArticleDedication pays off
Re:fresh judges singled out Matthew Barton last year for his unique commitment and enthusiasm for the wholesale trade. He talks to Elspeth Waters about early starts, family matters and investing in niche lines.
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ArticleCucumber sector energised
As the industry enjoys lower gas prices, cucumber growers are cautiously optimistic about market conditions this season. Doris Lee Butterworth talks to leading producers about the state of play.
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When is a seaweed not a seaweed?
One thing I have realised over the years is that you never stop learning. J Sainsbury’s pack of Crispy Seaweed has been
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Trade making all the right noises
There is certainly a whiff of optimism in the air at the moment, and those of you who beat the snow and made it to Berlin
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ArticleMulti-million pound investment for UK top fruit
The single heaviest investment in the English top-fruit industry for a generation was revealed this week, with the announcement that a £6 million automated storage, packing and distribution centre is being built in Kent.
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ArticleHonduran eyes EU opening
Honduran exporters of Asian veg set their sights on Europe at Fruit Logistica 2007.
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German call for pesticide sanctions
The German Association of Fruit and Vegetable Growers (BVEO) is calling for acceptance of unapproved pesticides
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Carbon footprint fallacy
New research shows what many in the industry have long known - that airfreighted produce from the developing world does not necessarily have a greater impact on the environment than the same product grown in Europe.
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Dole supplier gets Rainforest approval
A Dole supplier has earned Rainforest Alliance certification for one of its Costa Rica farms.
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Bulgaria back on track
Bulgaria is hoping to win back a warm European reception for its produce after struggling to transform its industry in recent years
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ArticleEarly start for UK cues
Supermarkets were due to offer the first UK cucumbers of the season in store on February 15 - almost a week ahead of last year.
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Sicilian "pure" brand launched
A consortium of Sicilian fruit growers from the Calatino South Simeto District have unveiled a new brand - Puraterra.
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ArticleChiquita cashes in on convenience drive
Chiquita is launching a number of new products, including a smoothie available in three different flavours, and ready-to-eat snacks including pineapple, melon and fruit salad.
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Jazz to hit 500,000 mark
Commercial volumes of Jazz will reach 500,000 cartons for the first time this year in line with a production target of six to 10 million cartons by 2012.