Onion and garlic news archive – Page 19
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ArticleHalf a century of dedication
After 50 years in the trade, David Formosa is passing on his contacts book and stepping into retirement. David Shapley meets him to discuss how the produce business has changed and what he will do to fill his time from now on
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Rectory Food creates new division
Rectory Food Group has created a new ingredients division sourcing extensive volumes of fresh produce.
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ArticlePuffin Produce lands Welsh award
Puffin Produce brand Blas Y Tir has been awarded the Tesco Best New Pembrokeshire Product of the Year in the county’s Produce Mark Awards.
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Retailers take produce displays to the next level
There is no denying that attractive packaging plays its part in convincing consumers when introducing new lines.White garlic
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ArticleOnions and garlic get back on track
Things are looking up for the onion and garlic sector this year, with a touch-and-go growing season turning out to be near perfect for some. Elizabeth O’Keefe reports
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Retail packs point the way towards ripeness and taste
I have it on good authority that even some enthusiastic cooks have scrapbooks full of recipes that, after being clipped and
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ArticleThe only way is Sussex
Innovative thinking and vertical collaboration throughout the local supply chain is pushing the fresh produce sector forward in Sussex. Elizabeth O’Keefe visits the area to find out what lies ahead for the region
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ArticleRiverford salad hots up
Riverford Organics has erected unheated polytunnels to boost its salad supply.
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Suffolk firm gets solar boost
Frederick Hiam Ltdhas completed a £1.5 million solar PV installation at one of its sites in Brandon, Suffolk.
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ArticleWarwick gains onion intelligence
Research led by the Warwick Crop Centre in the School of Life Sciences at the University of Warwick has developed a unique collection of information about the disease resistance of 96 of the world’s onion varieties.
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ArticleThe brand new appeal of the produce Aisle
Sally Dutton last week won the 2011 MDS prize for the best synoptic paper among the latest batch of graduates. Here, FPJ publishes an abridged version of her winning article
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A touch of glamour for the supermarket vegetable aisle
When on the look-out for new lines, I am indebted to those retailers that are now hanging out shelf barkers to proclaim the
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ArticleChinese garlic prices plummet
Garlic farmers in China are suffering as domestic prices for the commodity have fallen below the cost of production
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ArticleNorthern Ireland joins the dots
The Northern Irish fresh produce scene is bursting at the seams with innovation, expansion and new product development. Elizabeth O’Keefe takes a tour of the region
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ArticleIncreased onion yields loom
Increased acreage and yields of onions are forecast in both the UK and the Netherlands for the upcoming season, but growing conditions over the next six to eight weeks could yet have a major impact on the crop.
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ArticleEarly starts and rising prices bode well for veg category
With market value up by nearly five per cent, supermarket prices increasing and the weather on side, the vegetable sector is shaping up better than expected. Elizabeth O’Keefe reports
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ArticleFiddleford appoints senior figures
Fiddleford Mushrooms has made two senior appointments following considerable expansion.
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ArticleDistinctive varieties hit the shelves for summer
As the cherry season continues to build and choice gets bigger and bigger, the novelty of seasonality continues to shrink.
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ArticleShiloh Produce extends Chep deal
Group will continue to transport its yellow-red and white onions to supermarkets using Chep pallets
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ArticleBlack Garlic earns supermarket listing
Black Garlic has won two new listings at Tesco and at Waitrose.