Meldungen aus Europa – Page 5018
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Probita helps packagers comply
Probita Ltd has been launched to help packaging suppliers comply with a new technical standard to come through by the middle of next year.
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Soil Association turns up the heat
Elements of the government's widely welcomed Organic Action Plan are the subject of heated debate as squabbling and disagreement between the Soil Association (SA) and National Farmers' Union (NFU) threaten a delay to the implementation of proposals.
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Spanish broccoli bunching up
Unseasonably warm temperatures through the autumn and in recent weeks are bringing broccoli plants on too quickly and causing oversupply in key growing areas such as Almeria and Murcia.
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FTA adds extra dates to congestion charging seminars
Due to popular demand, three extra dates have been added to the FTA's series of talks on how to cope with the congestion charges.
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Free fruit for London children
Children in 515 London schools will receive a free piece of fruit daily. This is part of a scheme funded by the New Opportunities Fund. It is hoped the project will help boost the flagging intake of fruit by the capital's youngsters.
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Greenvale award winners announced
At a ceremony held in Norfolk, Greenvale announced its annual award winners. More than 100 guests attended the dinner.
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FTA's roads to nowhere
The FTA has produced a list of the top ten motorway junction pinch points. Four of the 10 are on the M25.
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HDC wins Sola for lettuce growers
The Horticultural Development Council (HDC) has gained specific-off-label approval (Sola) for the use of Amistar on protected lettuce crops to control bottom rot.
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Italian citrus reduction
Climatic problems and volcanic ash are threatening this winter's harvest of Italian citrus.
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Israeli berries kick off
Agrexco reports that the new season for Carmel strawberries is well underway, with supplies coming into the UK as of last week.
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Cranberry sales soar
National Cranberry Week this year proved to be a continuing success story. Sales in the UK were pushed to new heights during the promotion.
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Sprouts struggle in Christmas run-up
Harsh winter weather has made sprout harvesting a tricky business. Although volumes are fine, poor weather has led to many plants having waterlogged roots.
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APS aligned with Eurep Gap
Assured Produce Scheme members will now be entitled to claim equivalence to Eurep Gap status.
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Tesco and Sainsbury top apple table
Tesco maintained its status as leading UK retailer of English apples in the 52-week period to November 10. But Sainsbury's has pipped its rival during the first couple of months of the 2002-03 English season.
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Wholesale banana shortage
The UK's wholesale markets are facing a banana shortage as parts of Costa Rica and Colombia are under water due to heavy rains. Compounding the issue are quality problems with fruit from Ecuador.
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Broccoli to benefit from HRI research
Broccoli that stays green for longer could become a commercial reality, it was claimed at the launch of Horticulture Research International's annual report.
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Citrus growers demand road repairs
Lemon producers in the key Tucuman growing area in north-west Argentina are calling on government to fulfil its obligations and improve roads to save citrus exports from damage in transit.
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Brown-rot measures stepped up
The department for environment, food and rural affairs (Defra) is reminding the industry that updated measures to control potato brown rot come into force on Friday.
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NFU looks to help young farmers
The NFU has submitted a proposal to the government to encourage more young farmers into the industry. With the average farmer now aged 58 there is a desperate shortage of young blood in the sector. The scheme will offer help and advice on all aspects of farming.
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NZ exports boom
Horticultural exports from New Zealand are continuing on an upward curve, according to the latest figures from Statistics NZ.