Meldungen aus Europa – Page 4556

  • Pomegranates could curb lung cancer
    Article

    Pomegranates could curb lung cancer

    2006-12-27T13:39:38Z

    Pomegranates could help in the fight against lung cancer, according to new research.

  • Ian Craig heads up new jv Manor Fresh
    Article

    The year that was 2006 - March

    2006-12-26T13:01:01Z

    Over the course of 2006, freshinfo has delivered international news with a UK produce industry focus right to your desk. Click here to review the top stories from March.

  • Article

    FPB criticises "disappointing" agenda

    2006-12-26T09:01:01Z

    The Forum of Private Businesses (FPB) has dubbed the European Commission’s agenda for 2007 “disappointing from the small business perspective”.

  • A big freeze strikes Spain again
    Article

    The year that was 2006 - February

    2006-12-25T13:01:01Z

    Over the course of 2006, freshinfo has delivered international news with a UK produce industry focus right to your desk. Click here to review the top stories from February.

  • Article

    Hussmann sells service arm to WR Refrigeration

    2006-12-25T08:01:01Z

    Refrigeration specialist Hussmann Europe Ltd has sold its UK service and contracting business to Leicester-based WR Refrigeration Ltd.

  • Waitrose - UK shoppers' second-favourite store
    Article

    The year that was 2006 - January

    2006-12-24T12:01:01Z

    Over the course of 2006, freshinfo has delivered international news with a UK produce industry focus right to your desk. Click here to review the top stories from January.

  • Pictured from left - Asda potato buyer; Drew Kirk, Agrimarc colleague; Jonathan Pearson and Potato Pete
    Article

    Rudolph potatoes make store debut

    2006-12-24T07:01:01Z

    Vegetable specialist Fenmarc Produce gave away over 100 kilos of its new Rudolph potato variety at an Asda store in York this week.

  • Tesco launches 'greener' potato packs
    Article

    Tesco launches 'greener' potato packs

    2006-12-23T16:01:01Z

    A more environmentally friendly packaging for Tesco new potatoes will be introduced following development with packaging supplier Amcor Flexibles and potato suppliers Greenvale AP and Branston.

  • Article

    NFUS announces race for presidency

    2006-12-23T14:01:01Z

    NFU Scotland announced the candidates for the roles of president and vice-president on Thursday.

  • Article

    EMR hosts DNA marker meet-up

    2006-12-23T12:01:01Z

    Delegates from eleven countries attended a workshop hosted by East Malling Research (EMR) on December 7-8 for the European Collaborative Programme for Crop Genetic Resources (ECPGR).

  • Article

    South Tyrol apple crop beats expectations

    2006-12-23T10:01:01Z

    The South Tyrol Apple Consortium has registered an unexpected 2006 harvest increase of one percent despite initial forecasts.

  • We wish you a merry Christmas...
    Article

    We wish you a merry Christmas...

    2006-12-22T16:01:01Z

    As our offices will be closed from December 23 to January 2, freshinfo will offer a reduced service on some days during the UK Christmas and New Year period.

  • Article

    National Chip Week to break records

    2006-12-22T14:01:01Z

    The British Potato Council (BPC) is urging potato suppliers to start thinking about playing a part in National Chip Week 2007 from February 12-18.

  • Garden cheques in with charities
    Article

    Garden cheques in with charities

    2006-12-22T11:01:01Z

    Following huge fund raising efforts at the annual dinner dance, the Covent Garden Tenants Association has handed over cheques for a total of £18,200 to charity.

  • Datamonitor highlights diet trends
    Article

    Datamonitor highlights diet trends

    2006-12-22T09:01:01Z

    The latest report from market analyst Datamonitor has found high awareness of healthy eating in the UK and a growing trend towards local food.

  • Review issues NZ apple warning
    Article

    Review issues NZ apple warning

    2006-12-22T07:01:01Z

    A major strategic review of the NZ top-fruit industry has concluded that New Zealand is losing its innovative edge in the marketplace and its crop profile is too skewed to particular varieties.

  • Article

    Tesco has slowest checkouts

    2006-12-21T16:01:01Z

    Tesco, the number-one retailer in the UK, has the slowest checkouts and worst queues, a year-long study has found.

  • Article

    Scots target c-stores in health drive

    2006-12-21T14:01:01Z

    The Scottish health minister is urging convenience stores across Scotland to sign up to a scheme aimed at making it easier for customers to improve their diets.

  • Article

    GM revisions a threat to organic industry, says SA

    2006-12-21T12:01:01Z

    The Soil Association is urging the government to reject revisions to the EU organic regulation, which would allow a 0.9 per cent GM threshold on all organic crops.

  • £3.8bn Christmas supermarket dash expected
    Article

    £3.8bn Christmas supermarket dash expected

    2006-12-21T09:01:01Z

    UK shoppers are set to spend £3.8 billion in supermarkets - £153 per household - before Christmas in an unprecedented festive boom, according to TNS Worldpanel.