Meldungen aus Europa – Page 4772
-
ArticleRed fruit skins could stave off asthma
Researchers in the UK have discovered that a substance in the skins of red fruits, such as grapes and plums, could help asthma sufferers.
-
ArticleWard given Lifetime Achievement Award
Chairman of the NFU Board for Horticulture Graham Ward was given a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Grower of the Year awards in London.
-
Article
McCann set to take centre stage in court
Two of the main protagonists in the high-profile Fyffes’ insider trading case against DCC are to take centre stage in Dublin’s High Court over the coming weeks.
-
Article
Genetics may influence taste preferences
People may inherit a sense of taste that affects their desire to eat a lot of vegetables and fruits, according to a new study in the US.
-
ArticleMansfield named Grower of the Year
Kent top-fruit, soft-fruit and cherry grower Paul Mansfield is this year's Grower of the Year.
-
ArticleRhubarb running low
Forced rhubarb yields in the UK are running at only about half of last year’s volumes.
-
ArticleLittle Chef name could disappear
The Sunday Times reports that Little Chef, the roadside restaurant chain, is being broken up and the brand name seems likely to disappear forever.
-
ArticleArgentineans plan early lemon start
Argentinean lemon growers are likely to begin harvesting two weeks ahead of a normal season, on around March 15.
-
Article
Food scare could be tip of iceberg
The national media reports today that the Sudan 1 food scare could be the tip of the iceberg.
-
ArticleRaspberries hit hardest
Raspberries have been the worst hit of all soft fruit in Spain following recent frosts and low temperatures.
-
Article
Rare apples linked to cancer fight
A New Zealand man has identified two apple varieties he believes have specific cancer-fighting properties.
-
Article
Black scurf threat in seed
Potato seed is the main source of black scurf and it is therefore important to consider treatment, scientists at SAC warn
-
Article
Watch BBC3 this Sunday...
Houseplants role in Bionic Buildings explored by BBC on Sunday - Plants for People advise BBC on role of plants to benefit interiors
-
ArticleUK retailers need to share more
A South African supplier is calling on UK retailers to bring more to the party when it comes to the concept of partnership.
-
Article
Jamaica welcomes Ivan payment
The EU has granted J$280 million (£2.4m) to help the Jamaican banana industry recover from the devastation caused by hurricane Ivan in September 2004.
-
ArticleSomerfield turns down Baugur offer
Somerfield has rejected a £1bn takeover bid by Icelandic group Baugur.
-
Article
NMW rises above £5 an hour
The national minimum wage will rise above £5 for the first time from October 2005, trade and industry secretary Patricia Hewitt announced today.
-
ArticleBrazilian superfruit hits the UK
An importer is hoping to introduce the UK to a new super fruit from Brazil.
-
ArticleWAPA calls for delay on standards
World apple bosses are calling for a delay on the introduction of new European marketing standards.
-
Article
Pre-packs skew banana figures
As bananas suffer 40 per cent price deflation since 2000, pre-pack sales climb.