Peppers news archive – Page 23
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Salad category sees growth as suppliers tackle new challenges
It’s a positive outlook for the salad industry at the end of a year that has been plagued by the summer’s E. coli scares and contrary weather bringing fickle consumer demand. Elizabeth O’Keefe takes a look at the marketplace as winter sets in
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All change in Israel
The Israeli fresh produce industry is going through a period of change that will transform the way the supply chain in the country works. Mike Knowles and Elizabeth O’Keefe look at the issues ahead of the country’s winter lines coming over to the UK
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Continued organic decline begs questions from industry
Figures showing doom and gloom are becoming commonplace in the organic fresh produce sector, with year-on-year sales and penetration percentages painting a less than positive picture. Elizabeth O’Keefe asks how organics can move forward
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QDelcias reaches UK market
Andalusia-based Costa de Almería has launched two new packs in its fresh, sliced pepper range QDelicias, which is specifically designed for the foodservice and catering sectors.
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'Super Veg' takes to shelves as the winter nights draw in
It’s always an intriguing process to record how UK multiples create new descriptive terminology on their packaging to
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UK pumpkins not having a ball
Royal Horticultural Society warns that Halloween pumpkins could be smaller than usual this year
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October turns orange
It’s that time of year again when squash growers are frantically harvesting their pumpkins to ensure there’s a Jack o’Lantern at every UK household celebrating the festival this Halloween. Elizabeth O’Keefe reports
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Del Monte eyes Costa Rican peppers
Group to finish construction on Costa Rican greenhouse facilities later in the year, with imports starting in 2012
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Karin Ridgers: Engaging consumers in the wonders of fresh produce
I was asked recently to film as the “vegetarian and healthy eating” expert for VideoJug, and we filmed many ways
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Grower-exporters find the ideal route to market in South Africa
Efforts by retailers to increase direct sourcing from their suppliers in South Africa are being challenged by increased efforts by grower-exporters and exporters to set up their own direct supply lines. Fred Meintjes reports
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Saudi mulls ban on Egyptian veg
Following the discovery of insecticides that exceeded MRLs, Saudi Arabia is considering a ban on Egyptian peppers and strawberries
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Spain pushes for recovery
The coming months are likely to prove a true test for Spain as salad growers from Andalusia to Valencia try to bounce back from the impact of European E. coli crisis of May and June. Kathy Hammond finds out how the sector is measuring up
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Rectory Food creates new division
Rectory Food Group has created a new ingredients division sourcing extensive volumes of fresh produce.
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Sainsbury's unveils summer courgette
Yellow courgette variety grown in Cornwall set to make colourful addition to retailers' fresh vegetable range until October
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US grants entry for Panamanian peppers
The new ruling for imports of peppers from Panama into the US comes into effect on 22 September 2011
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Salad category experiences the calm after the storm
The salads industry was hit with an unprecedented crisis this quarter. More than any climatic event or economic shift, the E. coli effect has had a catastrophic impact on not just sales, but continued consumer confidence. Elizabeth O’Keefe reports
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Camposol takes earnings hit
Asparagus sales and prices have helped push revenue growth at Peruvian exporter Camposol but overall results have been described as "disappointing" by its group CEO Fabio Matarazzo.
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The only way is Sussex
Innovative thinking and vertical collaboration throughout the local supply chain is pushing the fresh produce sector forward in Sussex. Elizabeth O’Keefe visits the area to find out what lies ahead for the region
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LAVA expects August pepper peak
The Flandria auction association in Belgium anticipates plentiful supplies of peppers until October
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Tesco drops chilli bombshell
Tesco is stocking the world’s hottest commercially grown chilli. Bhut Jolokia has been used by the Indian army in developing crowd control grenades.