Meldungen aus Europa – Page 5069
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Defra launches imports posters
New government posters highlighting food, drink and plant import controls have arrived at UK airports and ports.
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Metric Martyrs lose High Court appeal
Traders lose case against right to sell using imperial measurements.
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Supermarkets face cartel claim
A report in The Sunday Times quotes a former senior director at Sainsbury's saying the store and Tesco have a reported "understanding" not to undercut on leading products.
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FPC sets its stall out
The Fresh Produce Consortium has highlighted the key issues of 2002 at a London summit.
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Freight industry in price-fixing claims
The British International Freight Association calls for meetings over price-fixing claims.
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Jersey tomatoes come on stream
New Covent Garden Market sees the first new season Jersey tomatoes.
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Producers give thumbs-down to category management
UK growers attack category management at National Farmers Union horticulture surgery. It's a "One-sided argument", says one.
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Questions for BPC at NFU meeting
Potato growers quiz National Farmers Union over British Potato Council activities as part of potato meeting.
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Government stalls on pesticide project name
NFU reveals snag over name for voluntary initiative scheme for pesticides.
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Top banana
Banana prices exceptionally high at UK wholesale markets. Crop failure and inclement weather in source countries to blame.
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Israeli tomato crop situation improving
Israeli tomatoes have been hit by unseasonable cold, wet weather in January. Volumes were down but are now improving.
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US apple movement steady
Apple movement out of stocks is broadly in line with average levels despite a 10-year low in fresh-market supplies.
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BPC launches Love Chips
This week is National Chip Week, organised by the British Potato Council and supported by the National Farmers' Union.
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Kiwifruit spoon appeal
Kiwifruit is becoming a victim of its own success in Scotland leaving organisers of a fruit-for-schools scheme in the capital appealing to the industry for spoons to help kids tuck into the nutritious treat.
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Strawberries gain momentum
St Valentine's Day and warmer temperatures are providing a welcome boost for the strawberry trade.
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NFU welcomes immigration proposals
The National Farmers Union says the government's white paper on immigration and asylum takes into account its concerns over seasonal workers for horticulture.
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Chiquita results improve
Troubled multi-national fresh-produce supplier Chiquita Brands International announces an increase in pre-tax earnings of $10million in 2001compared to 2000.
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E-centre chiefs launch barcode guide
Barcode bosses celebrate 25 years of the black-and-white revolution with a guide to getting it right. New devleopments vaunted at London showcase.
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Gray takes over at HRI babylon
Dr David Gray has been appointed as head of site for HRI East Malling and Wye.
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FPC issues pesticide alert
The Fresh Produce Consortium has issued an alert following discoveries of chlormequat in Italian carrots.