Meldungen aus Europa – Page 5146
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BPC passes first stage of Maff review
After almost four years of operation the BPC has come through its first major examination: the ministry of agriculture's economic evaluation
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Blue Prince makes £2 million acquisition
Blue Prince Mushrooms seals £2 million deal to acquire the business of specialist mushroom composts producer, Hensby Composts Ltd. According to the company, it is now the largest producer of mushroom composts in the UK.
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Tunisia increases citrus output
Growers in Tunisia have seen citrus production climb on 1998-99 levels.
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Libya makes pistachio progress
Experimental plantings have yielded favourable results for Libya's pistachio sector.
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Summit offers small comfort for horticulture
There was little that came out of the Downing Street summit between farmers and government last week in the way of promises for horticulture, but UK growers may benefit from an extension in the scheme to boost marketing for farmers in general and agriculture minister Nick Brown (pictured) announced the creation of a centre of excellence for the organics sector in Kent.
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Food Standards Agency launched
All aspects of food safety and standards are, as of April 1, the responsibility of a new organisation, the UK Food Standards Agency.
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Greencell Ltd in management buy-out
Albert Fisher Group accepts £1.4 million offer from the management team of fresh produce branch Greencell Ltd. Operations at Spade Lane have ceased and been transferred to a third party packer and Greencell's facility in Spalding.
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Budgens' chief executive moves to Somerfield
John von Spreckelsen, cheif executive of Budgens plc leaves the company to become executive chairman of Somerfield plc.
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Apple yields drop
Chilean apples are showing lower yields than initially forecast by growers with crops in some areas a third down on last season, although overall estimates are for a 15-20 per cent crop reduction.
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Dole Food recovery means no to merger
Dole Food has ended talks with food operator San Miguel. It is also believed to have ruled out the possibility of a merger, after an improvement in business.
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TGA challenges Heinz tomato study
British Tomato Growers Association questions the findings of a new study into the health benefits of lycopene in tomatoes and tomato-based products.
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Farm marque to be released in May
The British Farm Assurance marque is to arrive in the shops in May. The new brand is launched by prime minister Tony Blair and National Farmers Union president Ben Gill today.
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Greenery embarks on tomato evaluation study
The Greenery International set to run large-scale consumer evaluation project for tomatoes. The study will cover the Netherlands, Germany, the UK and Sweden.
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Industry is healthy, deep down, says Tinsley
Despite the obvious problems in the modern fresh produce industry, all the ingredients are in place for a healthy business, according to Mark Tinsley, chairman of Elgro. Mr Tinsley spoke at the final conference of the Institute of Grocery Distribution's Food Project, held on Wednesday.
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National Summer Fruits launches website initiative
The National Summer Fruits Association unveils its website in London.
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Market mayhem for Spanish citrus
Citrus markets are in disarray across Europe having an effect on all supply countries, but as the largest citrus source in Europe, the Spanish are particularly hard hit.
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Tough season for Chile in Europe
Exports of Chilean fruit to Europe so far this season are down compared with the same period last year, but the UK is managing to outperform its continental neighbours
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NFU tables contract with society
The NFU is ready to make commitments to consumers and the environment including helping farmers to respond better to market needs and to encourage more farm-gate retailing.
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Short but still sweet
Speciality sweet Vidalia onions from Georgia are expected to be in shorter supply this season.
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Shamouti struggles against oversupply
Some importers of Israeli citrus are calling it a day on Shamouti, the easy-peeling Jaffa orange as prices in the UK languish in the doldrums.