Meldungen aus Europa – Page 4998
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France announces grubbing plans
The French ministry of agriculture has issued details of a grubbing scheme for top and stone fruit trees which should see ageing orchards reduced by 10 per cent to be replaced by more market-oriented cultivars.
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Four Safeway bids referred
Trade and industry secretary Patricia Hewitt announced this afternoon that she has decided to refer bids to take over Safeway by Morrisons, Sainsbury's, Asda and Tesco to the Competition Commission.
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Global pear production sees new peak
Record levels of global pear production are forecast by the USDA
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Royal Mail issues fruit and veg stamps
A set of fun fruit and veg themed stamps has been issued by Royal Mail to tie in with the launch of the 5-a-day logo.
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HumberVHB specialises
The classic round tomato trade in the UK should be less pressured this season according to major grower HumberVHB which is dedicating its glass to the production of speciality varieties.
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Bransden excels
Champion of environment-friendly farming and top quality produce, Charles Bransden has had his efforts recognised with an NFU Farming Excellence Award.
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Safeway to complain
UK supermarket and takeover target Safeway is reported in the Financial Times saying it will complain to the Takeover Panel about a report on its accounting for payments from suppliers.
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US peach growers grubbing up
In California suppliers of peaches to industry are grubbing their trees in order to cope with a glut in the marketplace.
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Stone-fruit disease fears
Officials in New Zealand are investigating a possible case of the plum pox potyvirus which affects apricots, peaches, cherries and plums.
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NFU appoints new face of UK horticulture
The National Farmers' Union has appointed Graham Ward to be its new face and voice of UK horticulture.
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Mango consumers need awakening
Redbridge has said mango and papaya sales are going well so far this year, although consumers need awakening to the varying offer available.
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Chilean ambassadors discuss agreement
The ambassador of Chile and colleagues met last week to discuss the impact of the commercial arm of the Free Trade Agreement between Chile and the EU.
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Budgens signs up floral recruit
Budgens has recruited Madeline Vose as its floral and horticultural buyer.
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BRC welcomes proposal for business crime unit
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has welcomed proposals from the Home Office's business crime consultation paper to establish a new business-crime unit.
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Food people to launch at IFE
The Food People will take the opportunity of IFE 2003 to launch its new business.
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Dring scoops top floral award
Spalding-based F Dring & Sons has been awarded the Nexus cut- flower grower of the year award.
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Lingarden trains for success
Cut flower and houseplant supplier Lingarden has seen 18 line leaders sail through a skills development programme.
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MRL harmonisation imminent
The European Commission has proposed the harmonisation of maximum residue levels (MRLs) for pesticides.
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Turners & Growers appoints
New Zealand produce giant Turners & Growers has announced two senior appointments at head office following its recent merger with top-fruit marketer Enza.
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More People plans Non-Exec seminar
More People has outlined the schedule for a seminar on the benefits of having a non-executive director to companies of all sizes.