Meldungen aus Europa – Page 5124
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FPC sets scene for next five years
Representative fresh produce body, the Fresh Produce Consortium, launches its five-year strategy document. It contains ambitious targets for the development of the industry, including the improvement of the free-fruit-for-schools project.
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HRI to research cabbage aphid
Horticulture Research International has launched research into cabbage aphids, in the hope of eventually developing plants resistant to the bug.
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Portuguese citrus given own label
Portuguese citrus has been awarded a regional certification mark, which can be put on fruit that conforms to a set of rigorous specifications.
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Enza takes to the courts
The future of independent export permits already granted for the 2001 New Zealand apple crop is uncertain as Enza went to court this week to block the permits process.
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Jonagold prospects bleak
European production of Jonagold will have to fall substantially if growers are to break even.
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Geest Bananas restructures
The Fyffes-Wibdeco joint venture, Geest Bananas, is restructuring its UK activities.
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Berry volumes build up
A slow start from some sources is being overcome as imports of fresh berries into the UK are starting to increase in the run up to Christmas, according to one importer.
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Anecoop's silver celebration
Valencia-based Spanish fresh produce supplier Anecoop, is celebrating its 25th season in 2000-01 and has announced major structural changes to its organisation.
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Farm incomes slump
Latest revenue statistics show that UK producers are going through some of their toughest times.
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Chinese exports soar
World Apple Report data shows dramatic apple export increases from China with Fuji leading the way.
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Top fruit sector needs innovation
To avoid being dragged down, the apple industry must innovate on every level to survive and compete with the corporate food giants of the snack market. But simply introducing new varieties is not enough.
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Chile back on track
Chilean fruit exports are expecting a return to normal for the 2000-01 season.
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Kiwi growers keep control
Producers of kiwifruit in New Zealand have voted in support of moves to retain grower control of marketing company, Zespri International.
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Apple growers protest
New Zealand producers have said they will take their protests over the pace of regulatory change to the NZ parliament this week.
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Chile suffers from R&D deficiency
A lack of research and development in Chile is taking its toll on the apple sector, according to a leading Chilean academic.
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SA citrus producers to form organisation to co-ordinate export
After a disastrous 2000, with unco-ordinated marketing efforts leading to unnecessary competition and unplanned consignments, many of South Africa's leading citrus producers have decided to unite to avoid a repeat next year
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Holus Bureau announces intention to diversify
Holus Bureau, which has built its reputation on an in depth understanding of onions, is set to broaden its scope into the sourcing and supplying of other vegetable lines.
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NFU close to million pound mark in red tractor promotion
THE National Farmers Union has spent almost £1 million promoting the little red tracto logo since it began to appear on food earlier this year.
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Farm Retail Association boosted by grant
The Countryside Agency has provided a welcome boost to the Farm Retail Association through a £100,000 match funded grant to wards training of members.
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Investment at all time low, says Ruston
Levels of investment in UK farm equipment and machinery are at an all-time low, according to Richard Ruston, chairman of the Royal Smithfield Show.