Meldungen aus Europa – Page 5055
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Del Monte samples Jubilee vibe
Del Monte Fresh Produce celebrated the Queen's Golden Jubilee by handing out samples to the huge crowds of revellers in central London this week.
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EFSIS rolls out to Scandinavia
Inspection and certification specialist EFSIS rolls out to Scandinavia, as part of global expansion.
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Bank launches Archers-style farm rescue guide
Toolkit launched to help struggling UK farmers back on road to financial recovery. Kit includes audio tape of The Youngs - a farming family to rival The Archers.
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Lettuce umbrella group renamed
British Iceberg growers Association renamed to acknowledge new remit. New issues to be tackled in July open meeting. Three main divisions: marketing, technical and food safety.
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Multiples post stunning jubilee sales
Major retailers Tesco and Sainsbury's report booming retail sales of fresh produce as millions celebrated the Queen's jubilee.
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Product recalls discussed at conference
SOFHT hold meeting to discuss how to manage a crisis in food workplace. Product recalls should be prepared for. Computer systems should be simplified. Factories should maintain quality controls.
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Organic farming will not feed the world
A long-running study finds organic farming will not meet the demands of the predicted world population in 50 years. However, environmental benefits of organic farming are not in question and some European regions may benefit from organic production.
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BBC slur over GM drama
GM crops are the subject of a heavily criticised new BBC drama - Fields Of Gold. Critics fear the backlash of the fictional thriller could create mass hysteria. Third world countries dependent on GM crops for food could be affected.
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Farmers markets get new scheme boost
Three farmers markets have become the first to be certified by a groundbreaking national scheme.
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Fyffes: smooth operations
Banana multi-national Fyffes is capitalising on the UK's growing penchant for smoothies with competitions, editorials and recipes in the women's press.
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Picota stalks the shelves
Spain's stalk-less Picota cherries are expected in store this week as the season arrives with a similar timing to last year. Sales will again be backed by a major promotion administered in the UK by Foods From Spain.
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Plastics lobby pipes up
The Packaging & Industrial Films Association has spoken out against any possible moves to tax plastic carrier bags.
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BPC warns of blight risk
Potato growers are facing increased risk of blight in their crops as June gets underway, warns the British Potato Council.
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Stakeholders get thanks
Food, farming and horticulture minister Lord Whitty has welcomed the contribution of more than 1,000 stakeholders in a series of meetings around England looking at the future of farming and food in the country.
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HRI unveils pear innovation
Horticulture Research International at East Malling has launched a new quince rootstock which it is hoped will revolutionise pear production.
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Summer seeking sunshine
Volumes of key summer fruit lines are gathering momentum in the UK with producers and retailers alike hoping for some more sunshine to help their produce fly off the shelves.
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Cherries weather cold spell
A cold snap last month in Washington state has dented cherry crop projections but hopes are still high for the UK market.
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Iceberg association goes leafy
British Iceberg Growers' Association has changes its name to the British Leafy Salads Association. Move is to account for the diversifying UK spread of product.