All Herbs articles – Page 18
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EC reviews high-risk products
A European Commission working group review of EU food safety regulation has decided not to consider the inclusion of additional controls on beans and peas from Kenya, or herbs from Vietnam.
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ArticleThe other ornamental
An industry that has used the recession to its advantage, pot plants and foliage have seen demand rise and stabilise. Elizabeth O’Keefe rounds up the trends
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ArticleJames Martin on a mission
Nearly three million people wake up to James Martin every Saturday. The celebrity chef talks to Anna Sbuttoni about backing British, why there’s no such thing as free food and his favourite Ferrari
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Bayer in German seed expansion
Bayer CropScience subsidiary HILD samen GmbH has opened enlarged seed technology facilities at its site in Marbach am Neckar in Germany.
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ArticleHarper Adams waste research concludes
A Harper Adams student has completed an extended practical research project into waste.
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ArticleFresh produce champions at IGD awards
Two fresh produce firms came out on top at the annual IGD Food Industry Awards last week.
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'Super Veg' takes to shelves as the winter nights draw in
It’s always an intriguing process to record how UK multiples create new descriptive terminology on their packaging to
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ArticleThree groups circle Agrexco
At least three companies have expressed interest in acquiring liquidated Israeli exporter Agrexco, according to Ron Glowinsky, general manager of Agrexco UK.
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ArticleHerbs Unlimited extends operations
Herbs Unlimited based near Thirsk, North Yorkshire is expanding its herb range and packhouse operations.
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Inline makes a beeline for Europe
US packaging specialist Inline Plastics is hoping to make greater inroads into Europe with an expansion in its facilities and tamper-safe solution for sprouting seeds.
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ArticleSalad category experiences the calm after the storm
The salads industry was hit with an unprecedented crisis this quarter. More than any climatic event or economic shift, the E. coli effect has had a catastrophic impact on not just sales, but continued consumer confidence. Elizabeth O’Keefe reports
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ArticleThe only way is Sussex
Innovative thinking and vertical collaboration throughout the local supply chain is pushing the fresh produce sector forward in Sussex. Elizabeth O’Keefe visits the area to find out what lies ahead for the region
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ArticleAgrexco UK calls for customer patience
Agrexco UK’s general manager has appealed to the company’s customers for patience as court-appointed administrator Shlomo Ness at the Israeli parent company considers potential buyers for the beleaguered exporter.
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ArticleThe big freeze
Despite the fact some consumers are switching to fresh, the frozen category is still going strong. And thanks to the recession, retailers’ own label brands are doing better than ever. Jackie Annett reports
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Egyptian seeds implicated in E. coli affair
The German E. coli outbreak which has now claimed 48 lives has been linked with Egyptian fenugreek seeds.
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ArticleA new audience for micro herbs
In the third article in the Day in the Life series, Elizabeth O’Keefe walks in Integrow’s Simon Coles’ footsteps as VHB’s innovative partnership with Evesham-based Westland Nurseries gets their joint brand, WOW! micro leaf, onto the buyers’ walk
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ArticleIsrael set for summer of strong supply
Israeli stonefruit, grapes and exotics are providing a welcome reminder of summer, even if UK temperatures aren’t quite living up to expectations. Doris Lee Butterworth reports
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ArticleBranding a future for the South East
Spanning eight counties including production heavyweights Hampshire, Sussex and Kent, as well as the Isle of Wight, the South East encompasses many of the elements that makes the fresh produce sector the thriving industry that it is. Elizabeth O’Keefe takes a tour of the area to gather news and views ahead of next week’s FPJ conference in the South East
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ArticleAnneke Cuppen leaves Koppert Cress
Koppert Cress’s UK marketing manager Anneke Cuppen has left the business.