Meldungen aus Europa – Page 4739
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ArticleOmex offers new advice
With the formation of a new horticultural division Omex Agriculture is now in a position to offer crop nutrient solutions and technical service to soft-fruit growers. Elspeth Waters reports.
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ArticleFlexing muscles to clear weeds
Flexidome - a new sprayer for weed control in strawberries - has made a swift impact in the UK.
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ArticleTrio of releases excite EMR
Three new varieties from the strawberry breeding programme at East Malling Research (EMR) have been named and are due to be released to the UK industry this year.
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ArticleKnight rides to raspberry rescue
EMR is planning to release three new summer fruiting raspberries according to raspberry breeder Vicky Knight.
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ArticleOrganic studies attack pests
Researchers at EMR have been conducting a number of projects in organic practices.
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ArticleMarkets shrug off gloom
The wholesale sector has long been associated with wearying talks of cut-backs and closure. However, in this week’s profile on the changing face of UK wholesale, Elspeth Waters discovers the sector is learning to be positive, with some exciting plans in the pipeline.
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ArticlePlay your cardboard right
In our second focus on packaging, the Journal takes a look at cardboard packaging. Garthwest provides an insight into the trends in corrugated packaging and FEFCO highlights the suitability of corrugated packaging for RFID tagging. Meanwhile, a student in Helsinki has won an award for his innovative salad carton design and Pira International is to host two packaging conferences next month.
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PMA profile
In this month’s profile on the Produce Marketing Association, the US trade association for fruit and vegetables, a
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Redundant thinking
Adam Bernstein hosts a monthly look at one of the legislative aspects that most affect your business, how it is run and how it
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China - it’s still in your hands
The signing of a ChinaGAP agreement should not be seen as the next step towards world domination for the country’s fruit
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Leafy salads face continuity challenge
Leafy salads in the UK are running about a week behind schedule following night-time frosts and cool weather well into May.
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ArticleSomerfield goes bananas for Tots TV
Somerfield has teamed up with children's television favourites Tots TV to encourage healthy eating - and especially banana consumption - in young children.
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US cherries aim for health
US cherry growers are hoping to tap into the health needs of consumers with it latest PR campaign.
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ArticleWaitrose gives SA boost
South African citrus farm workers are set to benefit with the launch of what Waitrose claims is a groundbreaking new scheme.
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Scottish potato plan
A major new development between breeder, grower-packer and retailer will see new, specially adapted potatoes grown in Scotland on an exclusive basis.
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Morrisons profits blow
Morrisons has issued another warning on profits, with a statement revealing underlying profits are likely to be well below forecasts.
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Get your essential transport supplies
FTA publishes one-stop shop full of essential transport supplies, from tacho charts and accessories to cab items, and from workshop stationary to hazardous goods material.
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ArticlePhenomenal asparagus demand
Growers have described demand for this season’s British asparagus as “phenomenal”.
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ArticleLiggins to leave Garden post
Dr Mike Liggins, has decided to retire from his post as general manager of Covent Garden Market Authority in the autumn, after 16 years in the post.