All Herbs articles – Page 31
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ArticleA sign of the times
Specialist flower distributor Cargoflora Ltd has boomed since 1992 as part of the J&E Page Group. But due to the wholesale industry’s decline and supermarket dominance, the company has redirected its efforts and is venturing into the world of fresh produce. Elizabeth O’Keefe reports.
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ArticleAgrexco exports get a boost
Israel’s primary fresh produce exporter, Agrexco, plans to export 10 per cent more fresh produce in the upcoming season.
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ArticleJekka tops at Hampton Court
Jekka’s Herb Farm was celebrating at the recent Hampton Court Flower Show after it collected the Tudor Rose for Best Exhibit in the Floral Marquees.
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New identity for fresh herbs
Promotion of UK herbs has received a major shot in the arm after five of the UK’s major growers got together to create a new marketing campaign.
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ArticleTreading water
Laura Gould takes a look at water footprint, an issue that could become increasingly pertinent over the next few months as finding sustainable sources of high-quality water becomes an increasingly tough challenge for the fresh produce industry.
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ArticleFresh herb firms stand united
Five of the UK’s major fresh herb suppliers have clubbed together to create a brand new marketing campaign called Fresh Herbs.
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Israeli nursery seeds South Africa
Hishtil Nurseries, the largest producer of vegetables, herbs and ornamental young plants in Israel, has opened its first plant nursery in South Africa.
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Bomfords buyer hope
Administrators are “pretty hopeful” a buyer would be found for the Bomfords group by “the end of the week”.
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ArticleEuro flower power
The latest round of European flower trials took place recently in the Netherlands, with a number of varieties catching the eye.
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ArticleCookery boost herb sales
Increasing consumer interest in cookery has been good news for fresh herbs, which have reached a point where they have been elevated beyond being seen as a simple ingredient.
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ArticleOakleaf and Petit Forestier unite
Oakleaf European has opted for a 10 tonne refrigerated vehicle, plus a refrigerated Citroen despatch van, on full contract hire from Petit Forestier to make local deliveries.
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ArticleOpportunities open up for fresh-cut and organic herbs
There is plenty of opportunity for fresh-cut and organic herbs to expand UK sales, although the latest research indicates that there is a decline in the growing-herb sector within a market where preferences differ widely according to region.
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Basil contamination probe deepens
The source of basil contamination is closer to being identified.
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FSA warns of possible basil contamination
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is advising people who may have bought certain batches of fresh packets of basil from Asda, Sainsbury's and Somerfield stores not to eat them due to possible salmonella contamination, which can cause diarrhoea and sickness.
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ArticlePride of Growing Britain at Chelsea Flower Show
UK produce was celebrated at the Chelsea Flower Show on Tuesday, when the Growing Britain display received its first President’s Award and its 11th consecutive gold medal.
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Summer kicks off in style in produce aisles
At this time of year, there always seems to be plenty going on in produce departments. Summer is in the air, with the first
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ArticleChocolate mint diversifies Israeli range
Israel’s Hishtil Nursery has added chocolate mint to its fresh herb line-up.
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ArticleAnother gold for Hilliers
Hillier Nurseries has continued its extraordinary unbroken sequence of success at the Chelsea Flower Show, picking up its 62nd straight gold medal at the 2007 event.
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ArticleCulture club
As the nation becomes increasingly multicultural, the emerging market for ethnic produce could provide an alternative stream of trade for UK growers. Emma Twyning investigates.