Onion and garlic news archive – Page 36
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ArticlePesticide importer wins appeal
A Worcestershire pesticide importer was found not guilty on appeal against 11 charges of importing illegal pesticides in a case at Shrewsbury Crown by Defra.
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Defra accused of chemical collaboration
Defra has been accused by a Crown Court judge of allowing foreign multi-national agrochemical companies to maintain their prices in this country to the detriment of UK growers and farmers.
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ArticlePesticide 'cartel' claims
Defra has been accused by a Crown Court judge of allowing foreign multi-national agro-chemical companies to maintain their prices in this country to the detriment of UK growers and farmers.
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ArticleNickerson-Zwaan in onion takeover
Dutch vegetable seed specialist Nickerson-Zwaan has announced it is taking over the onion activities of Limagrain Advanta Netherlands on July 1.
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Taking the positives from US challenge
Laura Gould spoke to Lorna Christie, senior vice-president of the US Produce Marketing Association (PMA), to find out why she loves working in the industry, and what the future has in store for a sector clambering back to its feet following a tough ride.
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ArticleVegetarianism: what does it mean to the fresh produce industry in the UK?
Due to many contributing factors, consumption of fruit and vegetables is on the up. A larger portfolio of products adorns the shelves, people are more concerned with healthy eating to combat rising obesity levels, the government has pushed 5 A DAY since it launched its own campaign, and a consumer taste has developed for locally sourced products, which often centres around buying more fresh fruit and veg. But has the validation of the vegetarian movement over the last 20 years made the largest impact? Elizabeth O’Keefe finds out how vegetarianism affects the fresh produce industry.
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Summer kicks off in style in produce aisles
At this time of year, there always seems to be plenty going on in produce departments. Summer is in the air, with the first
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ArticleGrowers urged to Defy their problems
A new herbicide could minimise any check in establishing leeks and onions, according to new trials.
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ArticleTrade recognises career of Jacques Onona
The Florette Lifetime Achievement award went to the accomplished and acclaimed Jacques Onona.
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ArticleAlbert Bartlett gets Packer of the Year award
Albert Bartlett has won the FPC Packer of the Year award at Re:fresh. A third-generation family business of more than 50 years standing, Albert Bartlett is the UK’s largest grower of root vegetables, supplying the population with one sixth of its total intake of potatoes, carrots, onions and parsnips.
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ArticleCover your tracks
Unless you have spent the last few months living in a cave - which, incidentally, would be a very environmentally friendly mode of existence - then the notion of a carbon footprint will hardly be an alien concept. Laura Gould takes a look at what the UK produce industry is doing to reduce the size of its own tread - and also considers how our environmental decisions could impact on growers further afield.
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ArticleVeterans chew the garlic
Three produce industry veterans went down memory lane last week on a trip to the Isle of Wight.
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ArticleCaptain Carrot takes to the road
The British Carrot Growers Association kicked off its promotional campaign with Captain Carrot starting a season’s long tour of primary schools last week.
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ArticleOnions tough in India
Onion growers in Bangalore, India are having a tough time of it at present, according to the India Times.
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ArticleSummer temperatures good for garlic
Summer temperatures bode well for the UK garlic crop, according to specialist Colin Boswell, who runs the Garlic Shop on the Isle of Wight and sells at farmers' markets in Hampshire.
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ArticleFindlay concerned about new levy board
Fears over the impact of the probable new Levy Board structure have been voiced by Alastair Findlay, chairman of the British Onion Producers' Association's R&D committee.
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ArticleOnions face undersupply
The UK onion season will finish up to a month early, leaving a tight supply situation until at least the end of August.
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ArticlePolish rolling on
A number of UK companies have made firm commitments to Poland, having realised the potential of the recently-joined EU member state. From clean, plentiful land and water supplies to a significant labour force, it seems that Poland still has much to offer. Doris Lee Butterworth speaks to leading importers and finds out what is on the agenda.
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ArticleManaging the asparagus fuel tank
Thanks to the internet delivered AspireUK system, British growers have a valuable computer-based decision support system to help improve production
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Industry still pushing for less packaging
The industry does not believe that enough is being done to remove unnecessary packaging, the freshinfo poll showed last week.