All Herbs articles – Page 38
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Book now to avoid unhealthiness
The Oxford Book of Health Foods will be launched this month by Oxford University Press.
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ArticleSharp stays ahead of the game
In today's competitive marketplace, staying one step ahead is vital to any business. Sharp Interpack, one of the UK's leading thermoformers of rigid plastic packaging, has done just that with a range of investments and the development of a number of innovative packaging solutions for its clients. The Journal reports.
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Agrexco sets aim high
Israel's largest horticultural exporter Agrexco expects a good performance in 2003.
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Salad growers get SOLA benefit
Outdoor lettuce producers have a new recommendation for an IPM-compatible insecticide and salad onion growers a fungicide for the control of downy mildew under the specific off-label approval (SOLA) system.
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HDC wins Sola for lettuce growers
The Horticultural Development Council (HDC) has gained specific-off-label approval (Sola) for the use of Amistar on protected lettuce crops to control bottom rot.
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Magrabi deepens UK commitment
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
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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Multiples post stunning jubilee sales
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
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
Consumer magazine Which? says consumers misguided when buying organics.
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Exotics on the horizon for UK growers
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
A specialist grower of garden pinks receives Grower of the Year Award 2002.
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Herbs rich in antioxidants, US findings show
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
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
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
UK growers can now do battle more effectively against pests and disease thanks to specific off-label approvals for two products.