Meldungen aus Europa – Page 4602
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ArticleVegetable yields suffer in heatwave
Hot dry conditions over the last two months are playing havoc with the yields of many vegetable crops across the UK, sector leaders have revealed.
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Rival ripeness sticker ready for launch
A US academic has developed a sticker that tells consumers when fresh produce is ready to eat.
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Mushroom added to anti-cancer arsenal
An exotic mushroon could be a secret weapon in the fight against cancer, according to research by the University of Boston.
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ArticleMorrisons surprises City with sales rise
Morrisons' recovery appears to be gathering pace, as the Bradford-based chain this morning announced a 6.6 per cent rise, excluding fuel, in first-half like-for-like sales.
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ArticleChina opens up to SA citrus
The Chinese market has opened up to South African citrus exporters.
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New man for Markem
Leading provider of coding and marking solutions Markem Systems has selected Phil Lewis as sales manager for the West Midlands and mid-South Wales.
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New freight line opens up
New freight services on the route from Holyhead to Dublin will start on September 11, according to leading ferry company Stena Line.
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Low prices fail to boost demand
The 2005-06 season has closed leaving growers in the Spanish production region of Almeria licking their wounds as production rose and prices fell.
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ArticleSainsbury's acquires stores from Somerfield
J Sainsbury plc has purchased four stores from Somerfield for an undisclosed price.
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ArticleUK gets US inspiration
A surge in new soft-fruit varieties from the US is forming the backbone of production in an extended UK season.
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Modified atmosphere breakthrough
Applied maths researchers at the Spanish UPCT university in Cartagena have developed a mathematical model which could provide fresh produce with a longer shelf life.
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ArticleSpain forecasts more lemons
Lemon volumes from Spain in the up-coming season are forecast to rise, despite increasing supplies year on year from other Mediterranean sources.
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Matilda uses PA to expand
Australian fresh produce company Matilda Fresh Foods is set to expand its export operation using Packaging Automation equipment.
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British food on show at Fine Food event
Food from Britain (FFB) is promoting quality British regional food and drink to both UK and international buyers, and profiling its services to the industry through its presence at Speciality & Fine Food Fair (September 2006) at Olympia.
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Chile to host first biosafety course
The first academically accredited postgraduate biosafety course in the world is set to start at the University of Concepción (UDEC) in Chile this month.
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ArticlePears have 50 per cent more fibre
Pears have 50 per cent more fibre than previously indicated, according to new labeling values by the US Food and Drug Administration.
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Sensitive tots say no to veg
Toddlers who can easily detect bitter tastes are less likely to eat their greens, according to a new study.
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ArticleZespri growers back year-round supply
NZ kiwifruit exporter Zespri revealed at its agm last week that its growers are strongly behind its year-round supply programme which involves growing fruit outside New Zealand.
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Redbridge opens new distribution centre
Redbridge Holdings is opening a 10,000 sq ft chilled distribution facility in Hayes, London, to accommodate its growing customer-base in the South East.
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ArticleUK still a priority for Wal-Mart
US retail giant Wal-Mart has emphasised a continuing commitment to Asda after selling its 85 German hypermarkets to Metro.