Onion and garlic news archive – Page 46
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ArticleSouthern progress
High levels of rainfall have not dampened expectations for this year’s southern hemisphere onion crop, and despite higher sendings to closer markets, the UK remains appealing. Emma Hatfield reports.
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Treading new stoney ground
The hemisphere changeover continues to tax suppliers despite the fact that there is an ever-increasing number of sources
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ArticleBeacon's mad on mushrooms
Beacon Foods has introduced a new range of mushroom ingredients as demand continues to grow.
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ArticleBeacon lights up on exotics
In this week’s focus on exotics Beacon Foods speaks to the Journal about the growing consumer demand for exotics ingredients and an expanding garlic market. Meanwhile, Javier Desana, commercial manager at Fresh Delight UK, explains how improved logistical solutions have boosted its exotics business.
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ArticleConveniently enough
Changing consumer preferences and time-poor lifestyles have contributed to the ongoing transformation of convenience foods into one of the most vibrant sectors in the produce industry. Emma Hatfield reports.
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Garlic juice seeks pesticide licence
Scientists have created an agricultural pesticide made of garlic juice concentrate which kills worms that destroy potato and cabbage crops.
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ArticleEgyptians add value
Following the success of moving potatoes to large-scale farming practices, Egypt has the potential to increase substantially its exports of other key-line vegetables. Increasing compliance with EU industry standards, new technological developments and crop variation add value to the country’s vegetable sector, writes Anabella de Sousa.
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ArticleGreenery calls for a salad a day
Simon Trewin, of the Greenery UK, urged consumers to try a salad a day in an address at Horticulture in Focus, 2004.
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ArticleEuropool unveils new re-usable packaging
With its BigBox the Euro Pool System launched its new re-usable packaging for fruit and vegetables.
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ArticleBeacon has right ingredients
Beacon Foods new product development team has revealed a range of ingredients for sandwiches and wraps.
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ArticleShallots popular at Sainsbury's
Sainsbury's has reported that sales of its shallots-on-a-string have almost doubled in the two months since launching in December last year.
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ArticleStePac Xtends itself
The Journal introduced StePac to its readers last year. The company’s president Israel Ben-Tzur tells Tommy Leighton that a customer-driven development strategy continues to pay rich dividends for the post harvest solutions provider.
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ArticleSeminis reveals tips for the top in 2004
The Journal will focus on seeds throughout the remainder of January. This week Seminis unveils a selection of seeds, which following strong performance in early trials and commercial production are now set to go to the next stage. Steve Parrott of Seminis takes us through the potential performers for the season ahead.
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ArticleGarlic the best defence against superbug
Garlic has emerged as an unlikely potential life-saver for the National Health Service (NHS).
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Supasweet gets extension
Supasweet, the trade mark launched by a consortium of English onion growers this year, will be extended to suitable imports.
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Conference season shows commonality
Conferences have changed over the years for the better. Subject areas are more relevant, papers are shorter and to the point,
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ArticleOnion industry told to rethink planting programmes
As the spectre of damaging over-production looms, the onion industry is being advised to think very carefully about its planting programmes.
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ArticleAccession poses onion threat
Onion growers in the UK heard this week how the accession of new members to the EU next year is likely to affect them.
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ArticleBeacon reputation spreads across Europe
The reputation of award-winning fresh and exotic ingredients specialist Beacon Foods is spreading across Europe.