All Herbs articles – Page 32
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Top-fruit for the heart
Apples and pears may be key components in the fight to reduce the risk of heart disease through diet, according to a new study of more than 34,000 post-menopausal women.
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ArticleMicrogreens scoop another prize
UK salad companies HumberVHB and Westland Nurseries were the recipients of a Fresh Ideas award at the International Food Exhibition 2007 (IFE07).
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ArticlePass the herbs
With herbs replacing salt as the second biggest category in the flavourings market, according to Mintel, it is hard to find a more buoyant sector in the UK marketplace than that of fresh herbs. Kathy Hammond reports.
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ArticleIsraeli port strike delays shipments
More than 10,000 tonnes of fresh produce slated to be sent to European customers is being delayed in the port of Ashdod in Israel, due to a port workers' strike.
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ArticleWestland takes top prize for Microleaf
Evesham-based plant propagation business HumberVHB and Westland Nurseries scooped the Salad Grower of the Year award at the national Grower of the Year Awards ceremony held in London on February 22.
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ArticleIsrael unveils new herbs
Israeli nursery Hishtil has introduced two new herbs to the market.
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ArticleRising from the ashes
While many Europeans were whiling away the post-Christmas hours stuffing in yet another turkey sandwich and mulling over what to watch on TV, Dutch importing and exporting company of exotics Nature’s Pride watched its facilities literally go up in smoke. Elspeth Waters caught up with managing director Shawn Harris to find out how the company is turning things around.
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ArticleAviv makes a pledge for Agrexco
Israeli flowers and fresh herbs export and marketing company Aviv announced that it will submit a proposal to the government to purchase, with a foreign investor, leading exporter Agrexco.
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ArticleThe year that was 2006 - April
Over the course of 2006, freshinfo has delivered international news with a UK produce industry focus right to your desk. Click here to review the top stories from April.
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Herb date for your diary
The British Herb Trades Association (BHTA) will open the morning sessions of its annual conference to non-members for the first time this year.
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ArticleRed hot winter for Israel
The UK arms of Israeli exporters are no longer solely handlers of Israeli product, as they respond to the demand for 12-month market presence. But now is the time to talk about their home-grown crop and Kathy Hammond finds out what the UK market can expect.
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What’s in a name? The key to maximum sales performance
My tour round the branches this week brought home the fact that there are not only new products coming on the shelf, but also
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ArticleIsrael spies herb potential
Fresh herbs has become one of the fastest growing sectors in Israeli agriculture, with 5,000t destined for the UK market.
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Bryan reflects on three fun decades in trade
Agrexco’s projects manager, Terry Bryan, is bowing out after 30 years of service to the company. He talks to Elspeth Waters about the prospect of retirement and what he has learned and loved about his life in the fresh produce industry
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F1 champ to speak at tomato conference
Champion F1 driver-turned organic grower Jody Scheckter will speak at this year’s annual tomato conference in September.
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ArticleColombian exporter strengthens organic offer
Established Colombian exporter of exotic fruit, herbs and vegetables, Frutexpo, is looking to develop the country’s organic sector, following growing demand for its produce in the UK and Europe.
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ArticleWaitrose revamps organic offering
Waitrose has announced the launch of a new-look organics range, enabling its customers to shop 100 per cent organically.
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Agrexco offers ocean taste with salty Orache
A fresh herb that that could reduce the need to add salt to food is now available in limited volumes from Agrexco.
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ArticleColombian papaya, year-round
Ultraroma, the Colombian grower and exporter that has built up a successful herb business in Europe, has extended its portfolio with the addition of a year-round papaya programme.