Meldungen aus Europa – Page 5100
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Mexican asparagus decline
Mexican asparagus growers are being hit hard by rising production costs and heavy competition from Peru and California
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Israel's citrus exports take a dive
Total citrus exports from Israel during the 2000/2001 season fell by 14 per cent on the previous year. However, the volume of Lates, Murcott, Ray Ruby, white and red pomelos all showed an increase.
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Veg UK caters for caterers
Veg UK has developed a new handpicked potato pack specifically for caterers.
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Non-chlorine produce wash developed
A new environment-friendly fresh produce wash has been launched by Hutchinsons Crop Production Specialists.
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Fizz does the bizz
UK supermarkets are looking into the idea of selling fizzy fruit and marketing it to children.
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Soil Association conference contents revealed
The Soil Association has published its annual conference programme. The event will coincide with Organex 2001 this year.
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Sundowner on the up
Australian Sundowner has reached the UK marketplace, where it will sell alongside South African product. Up to 100,000 cartons could be sold in the country this year.
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HDC announces studentship scheme
A new scheme, initiated by the Horticultural Development Council, aims to provide technically qualified people to work as industry-orientated researchers or growers.
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Red tractor has first birthday
The National Farmers Union celebrates one year on the shelves.
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Peruvian asparagus expansion
Although the underlying trend is one of growth both in production and exporters the industry is nonetheless coming under mounting pressure from more competitively priced Chinese gras
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Belize to boost nut exports
New moves to improve the cost effectiveness of processing could go a long way in boosting Belize's cashew nut exports
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Bramley leads cooking apple revival
Cooking apples have enjoyed an excellent season, with a 10 per cent increase in value. Bramley makes up the majority of this increase.
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South African growers form new marketing companies
Two new ventures in South Africa look set to boost the table grape, citrus and particulary the organics sector in the country.
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Iceberg grower to discuss diversification
The need for a general lettuce growers' association will be discussed at an open meeting held by the British Iceberg Growers' Association.
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Horticulture 2001 to coincide with Glee.
Horticulture 2001 will take place this year at the NEC Birmingham on September 16-18, the same time as the international garden and leisure exhibition (Glee).
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New funding for Canadian organics
Canada's booming organic sector is to receive a cash injection of C$600,000
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Beckett lays out strategy for new ministry
At a press conference the new secretary of gives objectives for the newly formed minisry, suggesting a far greater emphasis on envirnmental issues and sustainability.
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Organic food given the all-clear
Study reveals that organic vegetables are free from dangerous microbes that can cause human disease.
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Austrian agriculture 2000
Austrian growers faced mixed fortunes in 2000. Overall output dropped following poor weather, but gross value and income rose