Meldungen aus Europa – Page 4591
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ArticleAtkinson follows Solomon's reign
Dr Chris Atkinson has been appointed head of science for East Malling Research (EMR) with effect from September 4, as Dr Mike Solomon steps down from the role.
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ArticleFresh impetus in school meal guidelines
A new set of government guidelines on school meal provision came into force today - Monday - with the aim of reducing the incidence of child obesity by driving out junk food, and substituting it for healthier alternatives.
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ArticleMarshalls makes its point with cabbage
Five years of trials in Lincolnshire by Marshalls of Butterwick have allowed a British-grown red pointed cabbage to be offered to supermarkets.
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ArticleFirst grapefruit from Proagro
The first grapefruit of the season from Mexican fruit exporter Proagro has left the country by reefer, destined for the UK and continental Europe.
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ArticleAussie exports hindered by quarantine protocols
It has never been more difficult for Australian exporters to send their fresh produce overseas, according to the country’s Horticultural Exporters Association.
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Golden Apple for teachers
South African Goldens are launching Golden Apple Awards for top teachers as part of its first UK consumer campaign.
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Spain suffers worst drought for a decade
Spain’s flourishing agriculture sector is contributing to the country’s worst drought in a decade, which could see taps in the south east dry up completely, claim reports.
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ArticlePassionfruit supply pressure
Cool temperatures in major supply sources are threatening availability of passionfruit for the UK market.
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ArticleZespri fortunes change
New Zealand kiwifruit marketer Zespri International is forecasting increased returns across all three product lines as conditions this season combine to produce improved fortunes.
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SOLA for Oberon
A new treatment against spider mite and whitefly in pepper and cayenne pepper crops has been approved by the Pesticides Safety Directorate (PSD).
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Markem offers GS1 introduction
Digital coding system supplier Markem is running series of one-day training courses to provide an introduction to the GS1 bar code standards and system.
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ArticleHDC publishes top-fruit training guides
Horticultural Development Council (HDC) has launched two new DVDs and an accompanying handbook aimed at assisting the tree-fruit sector with this season’s harvest.
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ArticleWaitrose hosts online organic debate
To mark this year’s Organic Fortnight - September 2-17 - Waitrose aims to settle consumer concerns about the real value of organics with an online debate.
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ArticleTractor scheme faces crossroads
National Farmers Union board of horticulture chairman Richard Hirst has said that the Red Tractor scheme is “at a crossroads” and is calling on growers to make a contribution to the promotion of their products.
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ArticleMinisterial support for Juicy Science
Shadow minister for health and children, Tim Loughton, has expressed his support for Sundowner® apples’ Juicy Science campaign, which aims to encourage an interest in science and healthy eating for children of primary school age.
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ArticleTorrance enjoys golf and top-fruit mix
Unlike sport and politics, the worlds of fresh produce and sport definitely do mix, if last weekend is anything to go by.
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Plant health controls still falling short
An evaluation of the systems for plant health import controls in the UK by the European Commission’s Food and Veterinary Office has uncovered major deficiencies in the implementation of the EU plant health directive in England and Wales.
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ArticleFlorette flourishes in sunshine
Leading prepared salad brand Florette UK has enjoyed a sizzling summer, as soaring temperatures across the UK sent its sales to record levels.
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ArticleJazz has unique sound
Worldwide Fruit has revealed the results of research it commissioned into the crispiness of its trade-marked Jazz apple.
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ArticleFruit juice significantly reduces risk of dementia
Fruit and vegetable juices could receive a boost from the latest medical research, which claims drinking them more than three times a week could cut the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease by 76 per cent.