Meldungen aus Europa – Page 5096
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Soil Association report collates pro-organic evidence
The Soil Association launches an overview of research carried out on organic food, concluding that it is healthier than non-organic food.
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Stockbridge Technology Centre under threat from site sale
Major horticultural research centre faces homelessness. Defra bosses open to offers for key North Yorkshire site.
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ABP acquires new coldstores
ABP gains cutting-edge cold store technology, which its says will boost the business of its core ports.
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HRI launches new cherry variety
Horticulture Research International uncovers the latest product of its breeding programme, the Penny cherry.
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Fresh produce prescriptions could start trend
Local doctors are prescribing fresh produce to heart-risk patients. Health chiefs believe more health authorities could follow suit.
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Defra brings successful prosecution against importer
A Merseyside import company is fined £2,000 for supplying out-of-grade apples to Birmingham market, after being taken to court by Defra.
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Fungicides granted SOLA
Three key fungicides receive seal of approval.The Horticultural Development Council authorises Amistar, Metalaxyl and Invader.
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KG forms strategic alliance with Alconeras
KG Fruits and Alconeras, announce they are entering into a joint venture. The news was given at this year's Fruit Focus event, held at Hadlow College in Kent.
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Early season Israeli exotics arrive in UK
Agrexco receives its first shipments of Israeli produce. The kuobo is one of the more unusual products included this year.
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Science takes on mango fruit fly.
A Brazilian scientist claims he can rid South America of the rampant fruit fly. His new technique will sterilise the pest.
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Vegetable shortage beckons - USDA
Vegetable supples hit by lower harvested acreage.Last year's oversupply and low prices partly to blame says USDA.
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Whitty samples market life
Minister for the food chain pays his first visit to the government-owned New Covent Garden horticultural wholesale market.
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HRI provides herb irrigation insight
The HRI releases findings on irrigation systems and improve yields. Three industry insiders give key presentations at National Herb Centre HQ.
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Greenery opens strawberry packhouse
The Greenery International unveils its new strawberry packing facility.
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Sainsbury's wins Brammys
Sainsbury's dominated this year's Brammy Awards, winning three of the eight categories.
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Multiples react to prince's plea
The supermarkets will stock more locally grown produce.Prince Charles claimed buying locally would help the rural recovery.
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Selfridges showcase Thai produce
Selfridges came alive in a colourful extravaganza of the best in Thai produce.Shoppers were treated to a wonderful show at the prestigious London store.
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Successful year for pesticides body
The Pesticide Safety Directorate has a successful year.The body achieves all but one of its targets.
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BerryWorld boosts business
Soft fruit specialists BerryWorld lead the charge in business development.The company introduces key initiatives including benchmarking and graduate recruitment.
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Organics lobby blames attacks on one man
After the Advertising Standards Agency forced Tesco and Sainsbury's to retract claims made about organic foods, retailers and the Soil Association react to the action.