Onion and garlic news archive – Page 26
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ArticleWada Farms expands Chep relationship
Onion and potato grower-shipper working with Chep to bolster environmental sustainability efforts
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ArticleResistant onion revealed
Dutch seed specialist Bejo presented its mildew-resistant Hylander onion at Sival in France last week
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ArticleAgro-Mashov to exhibit innovations
The Innovations Pavilion at the 20th Agro-Mashov exhibition in Israel is set to be bursting with new developments in produce, including exotic mushrooms, garlic for “lazy cookers” and a new "caramel" fruit.
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ArticleGrape sector battles source-switch struggle
What had been a fairly docile market sprang to life in the last quarter, as a severe shortage in Brazilian product caused major headaches for UK importers and triggered a swift turn towards sources in Africa. Alex Lawson reports
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South West fest places open
South West producers and catering outlets can now book their place at the region’s leading food festival in 2010, giving them the opportunity to reach thousands of potential customers during the Exeter Festival of South West Food & Drink 2010.
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ArticleMexico plans European garlic push
The country’s garlic industry is looking to boost by at least 10 per cent its exports to Europe during 2010
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New wrapper from Ilapak
Ilapak has launched a new, electronic flow-wrapper to pack unsupported fresh produce such as tomatoes, avocadoes, kiwis, peppers, leeks and spring onions.
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ArticleNZ onions see openings
Layered export opportunities for the upcoming NZ onion season are being approached with cautious optimism
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ArticleA&A targets UK organic market
California-based A&A Organic Marketing is looking to expand into the UK and Europe after seven successful seasons supplying the US and Canadian markets.
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ArticleGlasgow galvanised
Glasgow’s wholesale market is set for a £6.5 million revamp next year to reinforce its position at the heart of fresh produce trade in Scotland and give tenants a platform on which to build their businesses. At the centre of the country’s second city, the traders are waiting to see what will come of the much-needed makeover and are gearing up to make the most of the long-term opportunities coming their way. Anna Sbuttoni reports
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Veg and salads face new revocation
Crop protection supplier Certis is warning growers that herbicide Dacthal faces revocation.
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ArticlePettitt calls for immediate action
The UK vegetable industry should act quickly on the government’s revitalised interest in the horticultural industry, according to Sarah Pettitt, chair of horticulture at the National Farmers’ Union (NFU).
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ArticleMcCain relaunch prepared range
McCain Foods has relaunched its Prepared Potato range with a marketing spend of more than £7 million.
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ArticleChina garlic prices soar
Lower production levels and fears about the H1N1 ‘swine flu’ virus have led to skyrocketing garlic prices in China
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ArticleIndian onion prices double
The post-monsoon rains that lashed Maharashtra last week have led to a shortfall of onions, causing prices to double in Pune
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Rail move reflects attitude change
Railways have always had their enthusiasts, so it was intriguing to read last week that the rails are humming out of Spain
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ArticleSeafreight confronts challenges
The seafreight sector has faced turbulent times in recent years, with overcapacity and the global recession throwing the industry off kilter. Doris Lee Butterworth reports
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Aston relocates to Evesham
Aston Horticulture has relocated both its office and production facilities to Evesham, Worcestershire, as it looks to expand the business.
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ArticleInto the Garden
On the eve of a massive regeneration 35 years on from moving to the south London site, New Covent Garden Market (NCGM) is full of both promise and speculation. Elizabeth O’Keefe takes in the atmosphere at one of the UK’s largest fruit and vegetable wholesale markets
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ArticleElsoms lands new managing director
Elsoms Seeds Ltd has appointed its vegetable seeds director Robin Wood as managing director of the company.