Meldungen aus Europa – Page 5012
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British Potato 2003 secures new sponsor
Belchim Crop Protection is a new sponsor for the BPC's two-day business and technical event British Potato 2003.
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FPC welcomes 5-a-day clarification
Confusion surrounding the 5-a-day message has led to a tightening of nutritional rules and clarification of what constitutes a portion, welcomed by the Fresh Produce Consortium.
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Mixed bag for Spanish sendings
Spanish exports for the nine months to the end of September 2002 were up four per cent in volume and 13 per cent in value on those for 2001.
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Asparagus race is on
Bomfords' asparagus race to top London hotels promises to be bigger and better this summer.
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Spanish berry acreage up
Spanish strawberry growers have increased production acreage this season to 7,120ha compared to last season's 6,600ha.
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French apples achieve balance
The French apple supply situation is well balanced at the mid-point in the season thanks, in part, to lower volumes than expected from Italy.
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Bramley prices double
The processing price of Bramley apples has doubled since 2002, meaning many growers may shun the fresh market in favour of better prices in the processed sector.
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Zon announces new name at Fruit Logistica
Zon will be officially announcing its change of name, to Fresh Link, at Fruit Logistica this afternoon.
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NFU achieves victory for penalised farmers
The NFU has won a victory for farmers penalised by the Organic Farming Scheme. Defra will be contacting affected producers as a result of sustained pressure from the union.
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Morrisons deal submitted to OFT
UK supermarket group Morrisons has submitted details to the Office of Fair Trading arguing the case for its bid to takeover Safeway announced a week ago.
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Zon announces a drop in turnover
Dutch sales organisation Zon has announced a drop in turnover due to the lower prices of Dutch asparagus, leeks and cucumbers.
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Industry told to take responsibility for food safety
Food Standards Agency chairman Sir John Krebs has told the industry it is just as responsible for food safety as the government.
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Wal-Mart to consider Safeway
Wal-Mart which owns UK retailer Asda, is expected to announce a bid for rival store Safeway.
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Record asparagus sales for Hargreaves
Hargreaves Plants has reported a record season of sales for its crown asparagus into the home market.
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Florette prepares for IFE
Florette is planning to relaunch some of its most popular lines at London's IFE show. Chef and restaurateur Raymond Blanc will be visiting the Florette stand to demonstrate some of his salad ideas.
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A good Christmas for flower sales
Lingarden reports that despite a disappointing Christmas for high-street retailers, sales of cut flowers and houseplants rocketed during December.
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Geest's sales grow
Fresh-prepared specialist Geest has announced in a pre-closed-period statement that its total sales for the year ended December 28, 2002 have grown by 14 per cent.
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Sainsbury's considers Safeway
The UK's second largest supermarket retailer has announced it is considering making a bid for troubled store Safeway to rival last week's offer from Morrisons.
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NFU set to relaunch website
The NFU is preparing to relaunch its website in February. The updated site will include information that farmers can tailor to their individual needs.
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Sherrif visits HRI East Malling
The High Sherrif of Kent paid a visit to HRI East Malling today to find out more about the r&d work done at the site.