Onion and garlic news archive – Page 16
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ArticleThe sky's the limit
A number of challenges and continued question marks by some consumers over the need to airfreight fresh produce have made this a tough year for importers. But despite that the sector continues to innovate and invest, as Fiona Keating reports
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ArticleOrganics look for rays of light
Despite sobering year-on-year market performance figures, the organic sector is reporting signs of life as consumer confidence shows signs of returning
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A welcome splash of colour on the shelf
Colours play a major part in influencing customer choice, and when something packaged differently from the norm arrives it is
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ArticleIndia looks to increase cold storage
Government initiates cold storage facility to smooth future price hikes in staples such as onions
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Brands finding a place on retail shelves
Charles Dickens, writing The Pickwick Papers, immortalised the Garden of England’s reputation for apples, pears, hops
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Chinese vegetable prices climb
China’s food prices rose 7.5 per cent in March, largely as a result of high vegetable pricing because of poor weather.
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New concepts spring into action on shelf
When temperatures fluctuate, the nation’s diet switches overnight from salads to stews and casseroles, but hope still
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Analysis
What will be the winning tactics for retailers trying new tricks to tie in with the Olympics?
As the clock ticks down towards the Olympics, it will be interesting to see how retailers treat the event as a means to
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ArticleRoute to market
Britain’s wholesale markets are a crucial link in the foodservice chain, and the industry is proving an attractive alternative to growers disillusioned with the supermarkets. As part of FPJ’s foodservice series, Chloe Ryan finds out more
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ArticleFresh Approach plans ‘sixfold increase’ in farm investment
Fresh Approach Produce (FAP) is planning an ambitious sixfold increase in investment, QV Foods and FAP sales and marketing director Simon Martin has revealed.
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ArticleHow to build a successful glasshouse
The glasshouse industry is critical in the crusade for reliable and sustainable fruit and veg production throughout the world, as food security fears grow and the climate remains unpredictable. As more growers join the glasshouse world, Elizabeth O’Keefe asks what makes a successful glasshouse project
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ArticleConvenience of easy peelers boosts citrus
Easy peelers continue to drive the citrus category, with price deals helping keep positive volume and value figures over the past year
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ArticleGarlic scam that saw boss jailed for six years was ‘not surprising’
A garlic scam that led to an Irish importer being jailed for six years for dodging import duty was “not surprising” given the tax rates, an industry source has said.
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ArticlePrison for Irish garlic scammer
Begleys boss who labelled Chinese garlic as apples to avoid import duties jailed for six years
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ArticleInnovative packer loads 60 citrus nets a minute
A unique, fully-automated machine for packing netted citrus is being lauded as a game-changer by its manufacturers for its ability to pack a net of fruit every second.
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‘Supercharged’ veg and dazzling fruit
There’s no sign that produce retailing is running short of new descriptions to tempt customers, particularly when
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ArticleEU-Morocco trade restrictions relaxed
The European Parliament agreed last week to liberalise EU-Morocco trade in agricultural products as well as adopting a resolution highlighting concerns.
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Article'Worst ever scenario' for India onion growers
Onion growers in Saurashtra are refusing to harvest their crops or, in some cases, destroying them.
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ArticlePassion for veg
Heather Mills has got a packed schedule with her food commitments and training for an appearance at the 2014 Winter Paralympics. Lisa Kjellsson finds out more
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ArticleSupplier pulls together Worcestershire growers to supply supermarkets
A grower partnership run by Minor Weir and Willis is going from strength to strength with the company pledging to increase its growing activity in the UK.