Meldungen aus Europa – Page 4810
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ArticleAlternative fumigants on the web
A new website www.certiscleanstart.com that’s dedicated to the practice of soil fumigation for the control of soil dwelling organisms has just been launched by Certis.
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ArticleFirst ever loss for Sainsbury's
Sainsbury’s has announced its first ever loss of £39 million (pre-tax and post exceptionals) for the six months to October 9, despite total sales rising by 3.5 per cent to £8.35 billion.
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ArticleRains lash Chilean cherries
Weekend rainfall has taken its toll on ready-to-harvest Chilean cherries.
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Commission agrees to Israeli proposal
The European Commission has approved Israel's proposal to mark the origin of its exports to EU member countries
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ArticleRetailers actively back 5 A DAY
Retailers Nisa-Today's, T&S stores, Costcutter and Iceland have all signed up to use the 5 A DAY logo, and are actively promoting the 5 A DAY message.
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Tesco fined for mouldy food
Wimbledon magistrates have fined Tesco £25,000 for selling mouldy food and failing to stop rats gnawing at produce in a south-west London store.
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ArticleKarsten and Capespan settle out of court
South African grape exporter Capespan Grapes and grower Karsten Farms have reached a settlement to resolve a contractual dispute over marketing and trading rights to UK customers.
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ArticleCanary Islands look strong
Canary Islands tomatoes are looking good this season and will be supported by a new promotion, said Food From Spain.
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ArticleCo-op's yellow potatoes
The Co-operative Group is set to launch a little known yellow-fleshed salad potato this week.
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South African export record
According to recent news reports, South Africa's exports of apples and pears have reached their highest in history this year, boosted by relatively low stock levels in European markets.
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ArticleKeelings's pepper plans
A leading Irish fruit and vegetable producer is investing €8.2 million in a bid to grow capsicum in Ireland.
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Ban on junk won't work
Banning junk food adverts during children’s television programmes would not work, claimed a television watchdog.
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Innocent named best employer
Innocent Drinks is looking to recruit 15 new people following its success at the National Business Awards.
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Organic sales soar
Organic food sales are booming, claimed the Soil Association, with an estimated rise of around £2 million a week.
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Asda's Extra Special plans
According to reports in the retail press, Asda expects to increase sales of its premium Extra Special private label by 25 per cent in the next two months.
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ArticleUncertainty must end for Covent Garden
Traders need an end to the uncertainty surrounding the future of New Covent Garden Market, said Michael Jack, chairman of the environment and rural affairs select committee.
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Research required to protect taste
In a freshinfo poll, 56 per cent of respondents said the fresh produce sector should be looking to extend the shelf-life wherever possible, but scientists warn that research is required to ensure this does not come at the expense of taste.
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Moroccan citrus threatened
Citrus production in Morocco is expected to increase this year due to the effect of alternate bearing trees, but groves in Souss, the largest production area are still under threat of locusts.
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ArticleChileans take tech message to Europe
Chilean fruit and vegetable producers are looking to promote their technological and innovative advances around Europe.
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EU consumption stagnates
Freshfel’s Consumption Monitor 2004 has shown that intake of fresh fruit and vegetables is stagnant or even decreasing in EU member states