All Herbs articles – Page 37

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Magrabi deepens UK commitment

2002-11-03T00:00:00Z

Egyptian fresh-produce supplier Magrabi Agriculture is strengthening its commitment to the UK market having been certified compliant to BRC standard issue 3 this autumn.

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Humber VHB to restructure

2002-10-08T00:00:00Z

Market pressure from Spanish salads imported during the main UK growing season and heightened competition among the multiples are forcing the UK's largest salad producer HumberVHB to restructure.

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King of the seeds

2002-08-01T00:00:00Z

Kings Seeds now has its autumn catalogue for 2002 printed.

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England's boys all vegged up

2002-06-07T00:00:00Z

England team chefs order football stars to eat their greens.

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Multiples post stunning jubilee sales

2002-06-06T00:00:00Z

Major retailers Tesco and Sainsbury's report booming retail sales of fresh produce as millions celebrated the Queen's jubilee.

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Organic standards overhauled

2002-05-22T00:00:00Z

The Soil Association has given its organic standards a major facelift for the first time in a decade.

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Organic food bruised by Which? report

2002-04-04T00:00:00Z

Consumer magazine Which? says consumers misguided when buying organics.

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Exotics on the horizon for UK growers

2002-04-03T00:00:00Z

UK could grow exotic crops as climate warms. Butternut squash, chillies and sweet peppers among the possibilities, say experts

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Top grower tickled pink

2002-03-01T00:00:00Z

A specialist grower of garden pinks receives Grower of the Year Award 2002.

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Herbs rich in antioxidants, US findings show

2002-02-25T00:00:00Z

A study by the USDA shows that herbs often contain higher levels of antioxidants than other fresh products.

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Israeli tomato crop situation improving

2002-02-14T00:00:00Z

Israeli tomatoes have been hit by unseasonable cold, wet weather in January. Volumes were down but are now improving.

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New heathrow facility reduces cargo risk

2001-12-03T00:00:00Z

Benair's Heathrow Perishables Terminal proves a success at world's busiest airport.Rising levels of traffic at the Colnbrook facility west of London.

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New Solas granted

2001-10-03T00:00:00Z

UK growers can now do battle more effectively against pests and disease thanks to specific off-label approvals for two products.

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Agrexco takes stock

2001-09-20T00:00:00Z

Israeli exporter Carmel Agrexco has announced investment in a new operational system at source.

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HRI provides herb irrigation insight

2001-07-30T00:00:00Z

The HRI releases findings on irrigation systems and improve yields. Three industry insiders give key presentations at National Herb Centre HQ.

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Long Life packaging targets spears

2001-06-04T00:00:00Z

Long Life Solutions and Long Life Thermoforming release new packaging solution for asparagus that promises to extend the shelf-life of the product to three weeks.

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NZ research breakthrough

2001-05-28T00:00:00Z

An accidental discovery by one grower in New Zealand could change the way root disease in glasshouse crops is controlled.

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Beetle battle stepped up

2001-05-16T00:00:00Z

The ministry of agriculture is stepping up its annual information campaign against Colorado beetle this year.

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Pitahaya shows promise

2000-11-11T00:00:00Z

Israeli exporter Agrexco is introducing the UK to a promising new exotic line this autumn.

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Organic sales spiral

2000-11-08T00:00:00Z

Organic food sales are expected to more than double between 2001 and 2005, says a new report Health Foods.