All Herbs articles – Page 32
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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.
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ArticleAgrexco set for privatisation
Israel's Minister of Agriculture Shalom Simhon is acting to privatise Agrexco and transfer the ownership of the company to growers.
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Joint venture to boost profile of microleaves
UK fresh herbs and salad cress producer HumberVHB, has announced a joint venture with Westland Nurseries to market and distribute microleaf products.
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Lighthorne secures bigger JS deal
Warwickshire grower and packer, Lighthorne Herbs is celebrating securing 75 per cent of Sainsbury’s cut herb business.
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ArticleHumberVHB push for British cress
UK fresh cress and herbs grower HumberVHB has embarked on its first ever PR campaign to push home-grown cress into the spotlight.
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ArticleCyprus adapts approach
Fresh produce exports from Cyprus have fallen sharply in recent years. The necessary technical expertise is there in abundance but can the sector face up to the marketing demands of the 21st century? Elspeth Waters visited the island to determine the status quo, and report separately on the citrus, potato, veg and herb sectors.
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ArticleSainsbury's herb sales rocket
Sainsbury’s has reported a 13 per cent rise in herb sales over the last year. According to the retailer’s Chris Wells, sales have been driven by a combination of increasing consumer awareness and focus on ensuring product is available in store.
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ArticleInnovate or drop out
Innovation is now the lifeblood of the fresh produce industry. But it has not always been this way. In a sector where it can take decades to bring a new variety to market, what is changing to make originality a by-word for survival? Kathy Hammond talks to some of the movers and shakers to find out how they are mixing it up to keep the fresh produce sector at the top of its game.