Peppers news archive – Page 26
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ArticleHow to build a successful glasshouse
The glasshouse industry is critical in the crusade for reliable and sustainable fruit and veg production throughout the world, as food security fears grow and the climate remains unpredictable. As more growers join the glasshouse world, Elizabeth O’Keefe asks what makes a successful glasshouse project
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ArticleInnovation keeps Dutch ahead of the game
With competition from Spain and increasing support for British produce, the Dutch salad industry is going above and beyond to maintain its position within the UK marketplace. Natasha Blok reports
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ArticleScorching scorpion is world's hottest chilli
After months of investigation, The Chile Pepper Institute at New Mexico State University has decided the Trinidad Moruga Scorpion is the world's hottest pepper.
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ArticleWorld's hottest chilli revealed
New Mexico State university researchers identify Trinidad Moruga Scorpion as fieriest pepper on planet
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ArticleSummer of salad
Lettuce has managed to weather the lack of sun over the past year to maintain momentum and there is optimism that this summer’s events could provide a real sales boost
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ArticleAngello pepper lands Innovation Award
Syngenta's sweet and seedless pepper fights off strong competition to land the prestigious Fruit Logistica Innovation Award
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ArticleSeedless pepper wins Fruit Logistica award
The Sweet & Seedless Angello pepper from Syngenta has fought off tough competition to win the Fruit Logistica award for innovation 2012.
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Stores thinking ahead of winter weather
Spring is in the air at Sainsbury’s and, while the majority of the country has been freezing, grow-your-own kits are
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ArticleLooking for positives
A continued decline in both value and volume is being seen in the organic produce sector, but insiders remain optimistic that the worst is behind them
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ArticleStyle Icons: Best Fresh unveils premium range
The Best Fresh Group has launched a new fresh fruit and vegetable brand called Icons with packaging designed to present the season's 'most beautiful' and 'tastiest fruit and vegetables' in a striking box.
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ArticleBe my veggie Valentine
Who says you have to say it with flowers? With Valentine’s Day looming, Lisa Kjellsson discovers a range of creative campaigns promoting the romantic qualities of fruit and vegetables
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ArticleBritish varieties go for gold
Going into their fifth marketing year, Rubens apples have seen continued growth this season. Now the brand is keen to be known as the best of British. FPJ reports
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ArticleInnovation in fresh
Fruit Logistica’s Innovation Award is one of the industry’s most coveted prizes. The top 10 innovations will be presented in a special display area, where visitors can vote on the first two days of the event. The winner will be announced during an award ceremony on Friday 10 February
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ArticleCal Fresco recalls chilli peppers
Possible health risk causes US firm to cease distribution of all produce from its Jalapeño and Serrano chilli pepper suppliers in Mexico
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ArticleJapanese still demand Dutch peppers
European country's position in Japanese pepper import trade likely to remain strong despite greater competition from Korea
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ArticleAndalusian produce makes 'practically no profit'
Fruit and vegetable growers in Spain's Andalusia region are in “grave danger” as practically no product made a profit in the first quarter of the new season, the industry's trade association has said.
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ArticleNominees for top innovations unveiled
Fruit Logistica has revealed which products and services are in the running to be crowned the best innovation of the past 12 months.
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Variety is the spice of the Christmas aisle
Soft citrus, pineapples, dates, nuts and cranberries are historically an integral part of Christmas fare, with Tesco adding a
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ArticleQV Foods to acquire Greyfriars
QV Foods is set to continue its recent growth with the acquisition of mushroom and vegetable specialist Greyfriars.
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ArticleNon-EU pepper imports up in Germany
Sweet pepper imports from outside the EU jumped 44.5 per cent between January-August, according to Eurostat data