Onion and garlic news archive – Page 39
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Taiwanese hopes dampened by rains
An outbreak of heavy rain has left Taiwan's agricultural sector with losses of NT$621.27 million (£10.4m).
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Anyone for tennis? Produce shelves serving up a treat
The arrival of hot weather and the imminence of Wimbledon mean that soft fruit and stonefruit are beginning to fill up the
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The underlying messages of retailer promotions
Just before my regular trek along the high street - figuratively speaking as most stores are now miles away from civilisation
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Organic growth reasons unclear
Reading the findings of the volunteer army employed by the Soil Association to ascertain what has been happening to organics
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ArticleUK sourcing on the rise for organic
Demand for UK-grown organic apples is on the rise, according to the Soil Association, with five of the eight main supermarkets now sourcing more than three quarters of key organic lines from the UK.
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ArticleEgyptian faith pays dividends
Amid rising freight rates and heavy competition some Egyptian producers are enjoying rich rewards for their advantageous period of availibility. Doris Lee Butterworth reports.
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ArticleHerbs flavour UK market
Celebrity chefs are not the only ones who are doolally about herbs. Strong demand in the UK shows few signs of abating and producers have been quick to identify opportunities in the marketplace. Doris Lee Butterworth reports.
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ArticleBurgess family hits 60
How the Burgess family have responded to the changing face of the UK fresh produce industry over the last 60 years is a glowing example of the art of adaptation, bringing not just growth but a major impact on how producers and packers came to terms with the path they should follow during times of great change.
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Simple ideas prove the best as focus shifts to fruit
Fruit seems to come more into focus on multiple shelves at this time of the year. Whether it is the change of season from
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Egyptian berries into Hahn with Tulpin
Perishables airfreight agent Tulpin Airmarketing has begun flying Egyptian strawberries into Frankfurt’s Hahn airport for onward transport to the UK.
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New seed for baby leaves and herbs
Israeli organic seed-breeder Genesis Seeds is launching its newly branded herbs line - Genesis Select Herb Seeds this week.
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Car crash claims Rustler lives
A car crash in Cambridgeshire has claimed the lives of three employees of Rustler Produce.
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Herb deal for Sainsbury's
Israeli frozen herb specialist Dorot Garlic & Herbs has won a contract to supply Sainsbury’s.
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Scientists set to show off
Horticulture Link is throwing open its doors to showcase its research & development programme at a free publicity and partnering event in London on February 23.
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ArticleWhat’s the alternative?
To supply or not to supply? That has never been the question for the world’s fresh produce exporters when it comes to the UK market. Until now. Growers around the world, fed up with receiving what they see as inadequate returns for adhering to the tightest standards, are beginning to seek alternative avenues.
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ArticleUK onions snubbed
UK onions appear to be losing out when it comes to the ethnic catering sector, a wholesaler has revealed.
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ArticleProduced in Taiwan
Taiwan may have been famed for its cheap and cheerful consumer goods, but now the country is hoping to achieve wider recognition for its high quality fruit and vegetable production as it looks to rebuild in the wake of a major natural disaster. Ed Bedington reports from Taiwan.
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ArticleTry another flavour
In a technology-driven age where consumers demand a greater range of good quality fresh produce at increasingly lower prices, the pressure to find new, superior varieties of fruit and vegetables is intense. Emma Twyning speaks to some of the industry’s finest seed breeders to find out just what they are up against.
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Retail all “new” language of labels
it is now back to normal after the holiday, but over this period I noticed that availability on many shelves seemed to be down
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Alliums could combat cancer
Garlic and onion consumption could help cut the risk of cancer in women, German scientists have claimed.