Meldungen aus Europa – Page 4633
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Migrants work harder - new study reveals
UK employers prefer to appoint migrant workers for low-skilled, low-waged jobs, rather than reluctant, ‘lazy’ UK nationals, a new study has revealed.
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Retail sales bounce back
This year’s late Easter timing has given retail sales a boost, ending a pattern of decline in sales figures for the last three month.
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ArticleEx-BBC anchor joins Sainsbury's
Former BBC newsreader Anna Ford has joined the board of Sainsbury's as a non-executive director.
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New blueberry region enters the fray
Producers in northern Spain are grouping together to grow blueberries which they expect to be able to export by summer 2008.
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Sclerotina in carrots under control
The soil-borne disease Sclerotinia can be controlled in carrots with a range of both chemical and cultural solutions, according to chemical company BASF and Plant Systems Ltd.
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F&PA shows vitality
The Flowers & Plants Association has undertaken a houseplant promotion in recent weeks, providing displays for the UK’s biggest health and beauty event, Vitality.
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ArticleFyffes issues warning
Fyffes has issued a warning that the rise in shipping fuel costs will have an impact on its full year results for 2006.
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Afco unveils new pallet
Afco, the Spanish corrugated board association, has launched a recyclable, single-use pallet.
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ArticleM&S considering name change
Marks and Spencer is reportedly considering changing the name on its store fascias to “Your M&S”.
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ArticleRedbridge wholesale sites get BRC
Redbridge Produce & Flowers, Redbridge Holdings’ wholesale division, has had six of its regional branches awarded BRC accreditation.
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Greenvale gains Royal approval
Greenvale is celebrating after being awarded the prestigious Queen’s Award for Innovation.
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ArticleBing to start with a bang
Poor weather has delayed harvesting of California Bing cherries but supplies are on course to arrive in early June, the California Cherry Advisory Board has confirmed.
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Angus AVA go at Taste of Scotland
Angus soft Fruits have been getting the consumer appetite whetted with tasting sessions at the Taste of Scotland show last week.
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NGO says grocers are greener
Friends of the Earth (FoE) campaigners are trying to lure consumers away from the major multiples, claiming they emit more greenhouse gases than local shops.
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ArticlePut your questions to Re:fresh
The Re:fresh Partnership has lined up a series of hard-hitting industry leaders to be interviewed on-stage during this year’s Re:fresh Conference 2006.
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Asda goes local on soft fruit
Asda is extending the scope of its local sourcing when it comes to strawberries, with a little help from Advanced Marketing Services.
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Welsh produce to the fore for pub chain
A leading Welsh wholesaler has landed a deal to supply a leading pub chain with local produce.
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FTA fears not realised
The practical impact of the compulsory 48-hour working week has not lived up to the industry’s fears but the cost burden is significant, according to the Freight Transport Association (FTA).
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Potato blight poses greater threat
Potato growers are facing outbreaks of more aggressive potato blight, pest management provider Dow AgroSciences has warned.
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Family firm invests for success
A family firm supplying flowers, plants and vegetables for more than 160 years is now at the cutting edge of technology after a shake-up.