Meldungen aus Europa – Page 4877
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ArticleRedbridge confirms restructure
Redbridge has announced a business and divisional restructure which will see the group split into three distinct market-focused sectors, each headed by its own managing director.
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ArticleIndustry leaders urged to attend Higher Education Conference
Business and industry leaders from the UK agricultural sector are being invited to attend the Higher Education Conference (HEC) to be held at Harper Adams University College in Shropshire this July.
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ArticleRe:Fresh retailer finalists announced
ASDA, Sainsbury's and Waitrose have been announced as the finalists for the Re:Fresh Awards Multiple Retailer of the Year category this week.
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ArticleNew season Israeli melons hit UK
New season Israeli melons from Agrexco have arrived in the UK.
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ArticleBelgian co-op looks to increase strawberry volumes
Belgian co-operative Veiling Hoogstraten hopes to increase its volumes of strawberries produced this season by 1,500 tonnes.
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ArticlePIP sounds for Kenya
Last week’s article on the Pesticides Initiative Programme (PIP) provided an overview of the aims of the COLEACP efforts to enhance agricultural practices in African and Caribbean producer nations. Tommy Leighton went to one of the region’s leading fresh produce exporting countries, Kenya, and reports on the feelings of industry representatives towards the effects of European regulations and demands on the local industry.
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ArticleNye time for innovation
The herb industry has grown dramatically in the 14 years since specialist herb seed supplier CN Seeds was established. Now farther and son team Chris and Dan Nye who run the company, feel the sector is ready for new varieties.
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ArticleAgrexco’s Granot designs
Agrexco has formed key relationships with growers within the Granot Group in Israel’s Hadera region. Growers here joined forces as an agricultural co-operative to be able to make an impact in the European market and are working hard to innovate and make further in-roads. John Broy reports.
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ArticleFeeling the heat
Climate change may be a contentious subject to some, but as extreme weather conditions become more commonplace, now is the time for growers to act if they are to avoid feeling the heat. Emma Hatfield reports.
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ArticleRight royal revival
Jersey potatoes will aim to reposition themselves this year with the launch of a new campaign. Long-time supporters will be reminded of the unique qualities of Jersey Royals while lifestyle advertising aims to whet the appetite of a younger generation. Emma Hatfield reports.
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ArticleGetting it right first time
Over the last few months this page has covered a range of people related topics, focusing generally on potential HR problems and how to avoid them. However, many organisations still pay little attention to the one single issue that can either cause or prevent many of these ongoing problems.
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ArticleStepac provides scientific answer
In this week’s focus on packaging Stepac reveals scientific research results, Amcor discusses improvement in modified atmosphere packaging, Prepack Systems unveils its D-pack and Leading Edge continues to drive retailer promotions.
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Brand new way to market
Spotting the news last week that use of the famous blue and white Cape brand will be restricted to South African fruit, I
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Muddying the organic waters
The Soil Association has not done itself any favours with its latest anti-supermarket rant. Its survey of the leading
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ArticleOcado to deliver with BT Rolatruc
Ocado, the internet grocer has chosen BT Rolatruc as its supplier of equipment for its Hatfield distribution centre on a
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MP hits out at Tesco
A Liberal Democrat MP has hit out at Tesco, claiming it is incredible that the supermarket’s profits was almost 50 per cent of the £3.6 billion generated by British farmers.
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McDonald's ceo dies suddenly
Jim Cantalupo, the man credited with turning the fast-food restaurant chain around by including a healthier menu, has died suddenly of a heart-attack.
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ArticleClement Bros begin asparagus commercial cuts
The Clement Brothers' asparagus business, based at Tuddenham, near Ipswich, started full commercial cuts of asparagus on April 15.
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Dawn raid on gangmasters
Twenty-three suspected illegal gangmasters operating in the agricultural sector have been arrested.
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ArticleChiquita scoops award
Chiquita Brands International has won the 2004 Corporate Citizen of the Americas Award for its Nuevo San Juan home-ownership project for its banana workers in Honduras.