Peppers news archive – Page 30
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ArticleGreen Giant strides into UK produce
A classic brand is to stride into fresh produce with the aim of making its rivals green with envy.
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ArticlePeru gauges US pepper interest
Chilli and bell pepper exporters are keen to access the US market, where specialist vegetable distributor Melissa’s already said to be “interested”
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Marketing chiefs find new ways to describe produce
Retail descriptions to encourage the customer to buy have always been fascinating, and there is every indication to suggest
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Agrexco well placed to navigate changing retail marketplace
Oded Yacovson, general manager at Agrexco UK, tells Michael Barker about his hopes and expectations for the new year and describes new developments within the company
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ArticleDutch pepper 'cartel' under investigation
Activities of three Dutch pepper producer groups reported to be under the microscope of the country's competition authorities
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ArticleLidl plays down fears of UK pepper recall
Discount retailer Lidl UK has moved to calm fears that the discovery of plant growth regulator Ethephon on capsicum from Spain - destined for sale at Lidl Group stores in continental Europe - could lead to a product recall in the UK.
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ArticleYoung departs at Barfoots of Botley
One of the industry’s most charismatic figures has left his post during a boardroom shake up at Barfoots of Botley.
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ArticleSouth Korea focus for NZ squash promotion
The New Zealand Buttercup Squash Council will launch a campaign to promote squash to consumers in South Korea this year
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ArticleLidl ‘stops sale of Spanish peppers’
Importers claim German discounter has stopped sale of Spanish peppers after finding banned chemical
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ArticlePortugal eyes the UK
The Portuguese fresh produce industry is stepping up to the challenge of supplying the UK marketplace like never before, despite experiencing major weather disruptions last season. Elizabeth O’Keefe visits vegetable and salad producers in southern Portugal to find out more
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New prepared offers for consumers’ winter tastes
There’s usually something new to think about in the prepared salad section, even if it is only to wonder at the
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Fruit looks to catch the eye in month of healthy eating
Catching the eye of the customer after the holiday has to be foremost in every section manager’s thoughts, particularly
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ArticleThe new year brings hope to prepared produce sector
The prepared fruit and vegetable enters 2011 with a strong hand and an industry brimming with new product launches. Elizabeth O’Keefe takes a look at what’s happening at a retail level and the latest trends
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Thanet Earth lands green award
The Thanet Earth glasshouse project has landed the inaugural Green Award at the Food & Farming Industry Awards, held in Westminster.
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ArticleA warm welcome for Winter Salads
With all the emphasis on home-grown, seasonal produce in the media, consumers could be forgiven for questioning the overseas offer. But a new campaign to promote winter leafy salads from Spain, to complement British product when it is out of season and maintain and improve purchasing frequency, hopes to use some clever promotions and a cheeky chef to get their message across. Alex Lawson reports
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ArticleM&S launches convenience lines
UK premium retailer Marks & Spencer set to launch 10 fresh convenience lines aimed at consumers who are trying to eat more vegetables.
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ArticlePortuguese exporter unveils facility
Portuguese exporter Emergosol has opened its first vegetable packhouse in Alto de Esteveira, northern Portugal, and hopes to make it one of the first BRC accredited vegetable packing facilities in the Mediterranean country.
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ArticleMajor rise in exports for Almeria
New figures reveal strong increase in exports during first half of 2010 for Andalusian province
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ArticleKorean growers replace sunlight with LED
Producers in South Korea are reportedly using LED lights to grow peppers as climate change limits sunlight
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ArticleAlmeria boosted by strong prices
Spanish region benefited from good prices last season despite decline in melon and tomato production