News unserer Kollegen aus London – Page 3476
-
Article
NFU calls for new direction
National Farmers’ Union (NFU) president Peter Kendall will make an urgent call for a new direction at Defra at the Royal Show, July 3-6, demanding the addition of a new Public Service Agreement (PSA) for productive agriculture.
-
ArticleMovers & Shakers | July 2008
Full round-up of all the latest major appointments and departures within the European fresh produce industry over the past month
-
Article
Scientists urge Defra to oppose EU proposals
Some of the UK’s leading scientists appealed yesterday to Defra minister Hilary Benn to stand firm against the proposed EU legislation to limit the availability of a wide range of agrochemical products used in the production of fruit and vegetables and cereals.
-
Article
Zespri targets growth in South East Asia
The kiwifruit marketer has a new head of operations for South East Asia, in a bid to enhance sales and business strategy in the region
-
Article
Hexagro chooses organic path
French wholesale network Hexagro has announced that all of its sites have gained organic certification
-
Article
Earthquake costs farming sector US$6bn
The earthquake that hit China in May has come at a heavy cost, with farmland, machinery and greenhouses destroyed
-
Article
RAR acquires Vitacress
Portuguese firm RAR Group has agreed to purchase 100 per cent of the capital of UK salad grower Vitacress
-
Article
EMR to provide research tours at Fruit Focus
East Malling Research (EMR) will showcase recent results and new projects in fruit research at Fruit Focus 2008, focusing particularly on water use in strawberry production.
-
ArticleNew advisor at World Fruit & Vegetable Show
London-based event appoints former Royal Agricultural Society chief Professor John Moverley to develop show and attract exhibitors
-
ArticleFrench apple growers told future is bright
French apple shippers have been urged to grab by the bull by horns and reclaim their rightful position in the UK marketplace.
-
ArticleTough grape deal draws to close for Chile
Chile’s grape growers are coming out of one of their toughest grape seasons for years, and the outlook for producers and exporters of some other lines is little better.
-
ArticleTesco lifts banana price
Tesco increased the retail price of its bananas this week to 77p a kilo on loose fruit - 10p higher than Sainsbury’s, Morrisons or Asda.
-
ArticleApple trees hit by hail in Trentino, Italy
Damage to around 200ha in affected areas reported to be around 50-60 per cent, according to local agricultural officials
-
Article
Wal-Mart and McDonald's pull tomatoes
Two of the biggest names in US food retailing have taken action to withdraw certain varieties of tomato following last week's Salmonella outbreak
-
ArticleGood start for north-west cherries
With export volumes from north-west US set to peak in July and continue until late August, fruit quality is reported as "exceptional"
-
Article
M&S shares fall on second-quarter results
A fall in like-for-like sales during the second quarter of 2008 has led to a drop in share price for Marks & Spencer, and the removal of Steve Esom from his role as director of food
-
ArticleNo job too far for PA
Blue Skies Products has decided to continue its affiliation with Packaging Automation Ltd (PA), and has called the leading tray sealer manufacturer in to service its machines.
-
Article
Asda wins environmental excellence award
The retailer has walked off with a highly sought-after prize at the 2008 Environmental Leadership Awards this week
-
ArticleNominations open for Innovation Award
Messe Berlin and Fruchthandel Magazine announce details of 2009 award, due to be presented at next year's Fruit Logistica
-
Article
Vietnam to inject US$55m in agriculture
A multi-million dollar project to improve Vietnam’s fresh produce output is being finalised by the Asian Development Bank and the Vietnamese government