All Herbs articles – Page 9
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Vertical farming offers solutions
Vertical farming has long been seen as a solution to rising populations and increasing urbanisation, but its efficiency may make it key to sustainability in general
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Labour shortages a concern in Israel
Israel’s reliance on seasonal workers from Thailand is a worry for domestic production during the coronavirus crisis, as volunteer groups organise to help out on farms
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Coronavirus creates volatile produce market
Demand for fresh fruit and veg becoming far more unpredictable in the wake of global health scare, says importer
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Veg grown in space could take off
Nasa says lettuce grown on the International Space Station are just as tasty, nutritious and safe to eat
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Aldi hires TV expert to boost herb growing
Discounter is working with horticulturalist Matt James to encourage consumers to dabble in home growing
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Half of new indoor growers ‘have no ag experience’
Controlled environment production attracts high percentage of young entrants, with funding a major challenge, new survey reveals
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Turkish herb factory boosts Lincs supplier
New 10,500 sq metre facility gives boost to Sleaford Quality Foods' direct-sourcing capabilities
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Plans for mammoth vertical farm near London
Company behind Europe’s largest vertical farm is planning to build a plant four times the size with backing from Ocado
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Indoor vertical farms in further M&S stores
German tech produce pioneers, Infarm, furnish six more M&S stores in London with vertical farms
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Baby veg makes an impact
As winter bites in the Northern Hemisphere, South African company Yukon offers some gastronomic excitement
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A green gimmick?
Much has been made of the environmental benefits of vertical production but some are sceptical of how much impact it can really have
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A rosemary Xmas for Waitrose
Supermarket sells rosemary Christmas trees for environmentally conscious shoppers who also want to flavour their food
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Koppert Cress introduces Cuzco leaves
Leaf with 'cucumber taste' now on offer, said to be ideal for vegetable dishes and cocktails
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Take five and tell us how you feel…
Fruitnet is inviting everyone in the fresh produce business to say what they think about the future of the industry
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Asda ditches plastic herb packaging
Retailer unveils new plastic free herb range in a supermarket first
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M&S launch in-store vertical farm
New concept providing fresh herbs will be rolled out by tech firm infarm
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UK ‘closing in’ on large-scale vertical lettuce production
Vertical farm director says indoor production of salad heads in Britain has potential to replace imports from Spain as sector gathers steam
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Herbs feel the heat
The recent heatwave in Europe has taken its toll on herb volumes, while in basil three new varieties are showing promise in the battle against mildew
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Mash launches BBQ salads
Northern Irish prepared specialist develops 'home style' potato salad and coleslaw products to go with summer BBQs
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The urban farm with a global growth plan
Reckoned to be Europe's largest, most advanced vertical farming site, Italy's Planet Farms could soon appear elsewhere