Onion and garlic news archive – Page 29
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ArticleResearch at the cutting edge
The amount of time and effort invested by research centres and breeding programmes across the UK has led to successes and, even though funding remains an issue, institutes are keen to take their findings further. Doris Lee Butterworth reports.
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ArticleHot start for summer brassicas
May heralds the beginning of the summer brassica season and as producers hope for rain in key areas, many are also addressing the challenges of labour shortages and the continued squeeze on research and development funding. Doris Lee Butterworth reports.
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ArticleHigh demand for British veg signals successful summer
The last quarter has been a rollercoaster ride for the vegetable sector, with both the weather and availability of product going from one extreme to the other. But as the British season kicks off, pressure has eased and demand for home-grown veg has never been better. Elizabeth O’Keefe reports.
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ArticleReally Garlicky breaks into Tesco
The Really Garlicky Company has seen further success with its award-winning Eazy Garlic and Really Garlicky Butter, and the products now are being stocked in Tesco stores across Scotland.
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Herbicide approved for carrots and peas
The residual and contact-acting herbicide, Flumioxazin, has a new and significant off-label approval for use in vining peas, carrots, parsnips and bulb onions.
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Tesco Ireland cuts produce prices
Tesco Ireland has made major price reductions in 11 border towns to help protect jobs in the region and deter cross-border shopping in Northern Ireland.
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ArticleA rich heritage
Northern Ireland has rich and vibrant soils that produce many traditional vegetable stocks, as well as being one of the largest banana importers in the world. But the country has taken the fresh produce industry to the next level with its forward thinking, which has given producers and suppliers the edge. Elizabeth O’Keefe visits Northern Ireland to investigate.
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ArticleA whole new world
As one of the largest fruit and vegetable wholesale markets in the UK, New Spitalfields Market has a very positive tale to tell, and signals the revitalisation of the wholesale industry. At a time when the Olympic Games are bringing both opportunities and challenges to the East London site and procuring local produce for the market is becoming a real focus, Elizabeth O’Keefe takes in the atmosphere.
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ArticleEgypt feels the heat
The UK has been a key market for the Egyptian fresh produce sector for a number of years. However, as shippers feel the effects of the weak sterling, Doris Lee Butterworth asks producers what they are doing to remain competitive in the marketplace.
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ArticleProgreso signs onion agreement
US firm Skyline produce has signed a marketing agreement with the group for its onion varieties
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ArticleMcCain expands Signatures range
The Signatures range from McCain is set to boost foodservice menus with two new products.
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ArticleSpanish onions in “catastrophic” situation
Fepex has urged the creation of producer organisations in order to address the onion sector’s current woes
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ArticleSheerness ship shape
The Port of Sheerness is one of the major gateways for fresh produce arrivals into the UK. The facility has long been recognised as a major player in conventional shipping, but with the trend towards container shipping becoming more popular and the exchange rate changing the shape of the UK market, the port is seeking to diversify and strengthen its position. Anna Sbuttoni visited the Isle of Sheppey.
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ArticleLincolnshire onions tickled pink
Select Lincolnshire unveiled a new pink onion that has taken more than a decade to develop at the International Food & Drink Exhibition in London.
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ArticleTPC technology unveiled in UK
The first thermal pest control system unveiled by Lazo TPC Global in February will be installed in the UK next month.
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ArticleItalian onions return
Italian grower and exporter Zanarini is homing in on the UK market now that it has pulled together two years of decision-making and spread its production across the country.
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ArticleProgreso steps up onion drive
The group launches a website and rolls out a new line of onion packaging to promote the vegetable
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ArticleBlack Garlic hits UK market
Odourless black garlic, a fermented version of the traditional white product, has entered the UK market.
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ArticleHome-grown onions in demand
The UK onion crop is being relied on more than ever, while southern hemisphere suppliers suffer from decreased demand from Britain.
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ArticleCitrus players troubled by tough trading conditions
The citrus category has faced a number of hefty challenges over the last three months, not least a catalogue of bad weather in Spain, low prices and the uncertain financial climate, which have come together to make for a rough ride. Anna Sbuttoni reports.