Meldungen aus Europa – Page 4972
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Retailer-backed fund dishes out grant
The Farmers' Fund has granted English Food and Farming Partnerships (EFFP) £133,544 to undertake the "Foundations for Growth" project.
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BFG boss get nine per cent pay rise
The Big Food Group's chief executive Bill Grimsey saw his total pay rise by nine per cent last year to £836,472.
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Berry health study under way
The Institute for Food has announced a new study into the possible cancer-fighting properties of strawberries.
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Norway signs EU deal
Unconfirmed reports from a source close to the European Commission indicate that Norway has signed a ?30million trade liberalisation deal with the EU.
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Commission hints at Morrison's victory
According to press reports, the Competition Commission may be leaning towards a Morrison's-Safeway merger.
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All systems go for A David
The produce industry has made great strides in adopting IT solutions, although the variable nature of the industry requires systems to meet highly specific needs. Although costly, harnessing the benefits of developing technology can boost efficiency and result in significant savings in terms of labour and time. Emma Hardy talks to A David & Co and Nation Wilcox and examines the latest innovations for the industry and the practical benefits of investing in IT.
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Brassica growers stick neck out
Favourable growing conditions for summer brassicas have growers brimming with confidence for the new season. And with several seed companies trialling a wide range of new varieties, it?s shaping up to be an eventful time. John Broy reports.
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On stony ground
Italian peach and nectarine production is down 30 per cent on last year and, with all other European production regions also seeing a decline, supply to the market risks falling short of demand. Not surprisingly, the forecast is for high prices, but they need to be sustained throughout the season if growers and handlers are to look back on 2003 with any pleasure. Tommy Leighton reports.
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2,4-D crisis faced by citrus industry
As a result of the EU review of pesticides and the reduction of the maximum residue levels (MRL) for 2,4-D to its LOD on July
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French make good use of tide
When the French summer fruits delegates came to London on their annual visit to meet the trade press last week I felt, above
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What do you think, minister?
Many of you will no doubt have noted that the Journal still hasn?t published a response to the proposed restructure of
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East Malling future
The East Malling Trust for Horticultural Research has announced its attention to put a proposal to Defra for an independent operation at East Malling.
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Government lauds sustainable progress
Sir Don Curry who heads the independent implementation group under the government's strategy for sustainable farming said progress in the industry is encouraging.
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Sainsbury's getting house in order
Sainsbury's ceo Sir Peter Davis believes the group has a long way to go before challenging the likes of Tesco and Asda.
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Citrus deadline looms
The Fresh Produce Consortium and the Pesticides Safety Directorate are pulling out all the stops to ensure that citrus continues to come into the UK despite uncertainty surrounding the the maximum residue level (MRL) for post-harvest chemical 2,4-D.
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Bing cherries arrive in the UK
California Bing cherries have started their season in the UK.
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Friday is Flower Day
Redbridge Holdings has confirmed its support for the Flower Council of Holland's Friday is Flower Day.
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HACCP guidance for growers
Three new cases studies illustrating the use of HACCP in crop production are now available from Campden & Chorleywood Food Research Association.
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Norsk Hydro to list on Norwegian exchange
Norsk Hydro, the Norwegian industrial conglomerate has announced it will seek a separate listing for its Agri business, the world's largest producer of fertilisers
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Corporation dismayed at Defra announcement
The Corporation of London has expressed its disappointment following Defra's announcements regarding the future of London's Wholesale Markets.