Onion and garlic news archive – Page 50

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Onion growers warned

2002-06-25T00:00:00Z

Onion crops threatened by disease. Outer wax coating thiner than usual. Spore infections have higher chance of taking hold. Growers advised to act fast.

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Hail hits Lerida fruit

2002-06-15T00:00:00Z

Storms sweep north-eastern Spain causing hail damage to stone and top fruit crops in the Lerida region.

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Exotics on the horizon for UK growers

2002-04-03T00:00:00Z

UK could grow exotic crops as climate warms. Butternut squash, chillies and sweet peppers among the possibilities, say experts

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Fungicide wins seal of approval

2002-03-27T00:00:00Z

Fungicide Amistar receives full approval from pesticides watchdogs.The chemical can be used on carrots, leeks and onions for 2002 season.

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NZ exports reach new heights

2002-02-19T00:00:00Z

Horticultural exports from New Zealand exceeded NZ$2bn (£580million) in 2001.

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HRI to open its doors

2002-02-07T00:00:00Z

Research organisation HRI plans a series of open days.

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Tong organises equipment show

2002-01-11T00:00:00Z

Lincolnshire-based firm Tong Engineering is hosting an automated vegetable handling show in March to unveil the latest equipment.

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Vegetable price pressure from light European crops

2001-12-10T00:00:00Z

A major frozen food supplier is warning of a tight market for vegetables in the UK.

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Poor weather takes shine off UK onions

2001-11-26T00:00:00Z

UK onion supplies 15 per cent down on last year.Imports fears as crop quality slumps after wet and late spring damages crop.

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HRI boosts awareness

2001-10-29T00:00:00Z

Staff and representatives from Horticulture Research International and Defra visited Bedfordshire growers as part of an effort to increase awareness among producers.

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FH in prepared move

2001-10-24T00:00:00Z

One of East Anglia's biggest root vegetable growers has made a move into the prepared sector with a major investment.

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Ten years in garlic

2001-10-11T00:00:00Z

Fresh vegetable preparation specialist Parripak Foods celebrates 10 years in garlic processing.

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Yet more research to support produce health claims

2001-10-05T00:00:00Z

Studies in both the UK and the US provide further evidence that fruit and vegetables are good for us.

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Priory businesses sold

2001-09-23T00:00:00Z

G's Marketing and Knights of Norfolk have bought separate parts of the business of Priory Produce.

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Rogue charged

2001-09-20T00:00:00Z

A rogue trader who operated out of Covent Garden market has admitted to stealing £30,000 worth of stock from bone fide stallholders.

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Del Monte makes share offer

2001-09-12T00:00:00Z

Multinational fresh produce supplier Fresh Del Monte Produce has issued a public offering of its shares.

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Onion show switched to next summer

2001-09-10T00:00:00Z

Onion Crop Focus bosses announce go-ahead for next year's event.Sponsors unchanged after foot and mouth wrecks this summer's show.

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Produce suppliers call in the receivers

2001-08-30T00:00:00Z

Priory Produce and Tinsley Foods go into administrative receivership.

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Fungicides granted SOLA

2001-08-02T00:00:00Z

Three key fungicides receive seal of approval.The Horticultural Development Council authorises Amistar, Metalaxyl and Invader.

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UK onion update predicts variable season

2001-07-25T00:00:00Z

A wet spring and reduced plantings have both contributed to a predicted shortfall in the UK onion crop.