Meldungen aus Europa – Page 4547
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ArticleThe Sun questions M&S green credentials
The UK’s leading daily newspaper has singled out Marks & Spencer for the level of packaging in its stores - in direct contradiction to its stated green beliefs.
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ArticleItaly responsible for a quarter of EU production
Fresh produce from Italy now represents a quarter of European production, agricultural organisation Coldiretti has revealed.
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Mid-winter dream for Oberon
Cherry tomato growers have been given a boost with the news that the insecticide Oberon has been handed label approval for use on the crop.
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ArticleHazera makes Lifestyle choice
International hybrid vegetable and field crop seed specialist Hazera Genetics has launched a new line of products aimed at satisfying consumer demand for taste, health and convenience.
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Local action in South East
An action plan to develop greater use of local fresh produce by health authorities, catering suppliers and their distributors is being put together to benefit growers and ultimately consumers by Food and Drink from the South East.
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Glen Doll to impact on raspberry market
Glen Doll is leading the charge of the ‘next generation’ of summer fruiting raspberry varieties and is set to make a large impact in the UK soft fruit market, a leading consultant has said.
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ArticleKent potatoes new at Tesco
Tesco has stepped up its commitment to local sourcing with the launch of two potato lines across Kent stores from specialist supplier St Nicholas Court Farms.
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ArticleTesco to extend local commitment
Tesco will be continuing to increase its stocks of UK-grown produce as it responds to customers’ desire for locally produced food, the retailer’s fruit technical manager, Shaun Doherty has said.
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Plan succession to avoid tax disaster
Growers need to be aware of the somewhat complicated rules governing passing on their property after they die.
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ArticleChefs battle in Great Potato Cook-Off
Six chefs took part in the British Potato Council’s (BPC) Great Potato Challenge Cook-Off Final in Milton Keynes.
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ArticleCauli key to nutrition
A gene from an orange cauliflower found 30 years ago could hold the key to making food crops more nutritious.
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ArticleEurepGAP a boost for Kenya
The Kenyan Horticultural Development Program (KHDP) has said that EurepGAP has had a positive effect on Kenyan growers’ production and incomes, but issues a warning about future costs.
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Six-week recovery for Californian strawbs
The Californian strawberry crop is now expected to take at least six weeks to recover following damage caused by freezing conditions.
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ArticleBlueberries cause a stir at Blue Man Group
Blueberries were moving like hot cakes at the New London Theatre on Tuesday night where the Chilean Fresh Fruit Association (CFFA) had set up a pitch in the final days of its three-week promotion.
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ArticleUK delivers on Spanish citrus
Spanish citrus growers may be facing a crisis and experiencing devastatingly low prices on some markets, but the UK is performing well for them, says an industry leader.
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TP in Edinburgh move
Total Produce will open its new, purpose-built premises at Sighthill, Edingburgh with an official ceremony at 11am on February 20.
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ArticleRetailers react to CC document
Tesco said the Competition Commission report so far lacks focus on consumers but is “dispelling the myths” surrounding supplier relationships.
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ArticleOrganic body tackles food miles
The Soil Association standard’s board has announced it will consult on a range of options to tackle the environmental impact of airfreighting organic food.
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Mixed moods greet CC announcement
Analysts and trade bodies have reacted to the Competition Commission’s emerging thinking document with a variety of concern, dismay, welcome and apathy.
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ArticleNZ top-fruit crop up 11 per cent
Pipfruit New Zealand today announced its estimate for the 2007 export crop.