Meldungen aus Europa – Page 5147
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Chile still under port strike threat
An illegal three-day strike at key Chilean ports came to an end on March 27, but there is talk of further strike action.
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NZ growers face tough times
Some New Zealand top fruit growers are calling it a day and selling land for grape-growing instead while the onion and potato sectors face their own struggle.
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Italy faces up to citrus crisis
The Italian authorities are putting into action drastic withdrawal measures to try and salvage a disastrous citrus season.
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Organic produce prices climb higher
Farm prices for some organic crops in the UK are rising to three times that of conventional crops, as organic supply fails to meet demand.
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World kiwifruit crop drop
The latest US government figures are forecasting a slight slow-down in world kiwifruit production this season although Italy, Greece and Chile are all bucking the trend.
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Budget mix for horticulture
This year's budget, announced on Tuesday, will cause a mixture of benefits and hardships to the horticultural and related industries. The worst news is that producers will not be exempted from the planned climate change levy.
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Fyffes issues profits warning
Fyffes' intention to invest up to E100 million in developing its business-to-business e-commerce operations is tempered by news of a profit warning.
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BPC faces its first statutory review
Levy payers to the British Potato Council will soon receive poll forms as part of the first statutory review of the organisation.
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Benchmark Expo 2000 attracts organics crowd
Food & Drink Expo 2000, from March 19-22 at the NEC in Birmingham, brings together over 700 exhibitors at the biennial food industry event.
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FPC introduces new quality assurance qualifications
New quality assurance certificates, diplomas and higher diplomas are launched by the Fresh Produce Consortium at its convention earlier this week.
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European apple stocks soar
According to the World Apple Report, European stocks stand 15 per cent higher than this time last year against a backdrop of falling prices across various markets and varieties.
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Authorities fork out to control increasing canker threat
State officials from Florida and their federal counterparts could be poised to give up to $110million in aid to the citrus canker eradication effort.
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Maff secretary pledges industry support
Parliamentary secretary for the ministry of agriculture, Elliot Morley, speaks to attendees at the first day of the Fresh Produce Consortium convention
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Chilean kiwis kick in
Harvesting of kiwifruit from Chile has already started in early production areas
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WTO rules for Ecuadorian sanctions
Ecuador may impose up to $201.6million sanctions on the EU in reprisals against the banana regime put in place by the union.
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Four more for Aenor
Leading salads growers in Almeria, Spain have become the latest to add their names to the list of companies with Aenor integrated crop management certification.
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UK farmers markets face slippery slope
The popularity of farmers markets is on the up in the UK but they need to tackle problems in meeting demand and securing backing.
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Freshtime UK Ltd bought out
As prepared vegetables take off in the UK, a management team has successfully bought out one of the best-known brands from its grower parent company.
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Spanish tackle oversupply
Grower-exporter organisations in Spain are taking action to reduce a desperate oversupply situation in iceberg lettuce
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Redbridge splices food service interests
Redbridge Holdings merges its two food-service businesses, to expand its distribution coverage for the catering industry.