Peppers news archive – Page 33
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Morrisons to strengthen Writtle ties
The former chief executive of Morrisons, Marc Bolland, spoke about collaborative work with Writtle College in a speech given at a prestigious event attended by government ministers and industry professionals shortly before his departure.
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Speciality spuds to beef up box scheme
Organic grower and box scheme supplier Tolhurst Organic Produce is launching a line of speciality potatoes for its box scheme customers.
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ArticleA&A targets UK organic market
California-based A&A Organic Marketing is looking to expand into the UK and Europe after seven successful seasons supplying the US and Canadian markets.
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ArticleAgrexco positive over pepper season
Agrexco has heralded the start of the Israeli pepper season, citing its Ever Green Pepper as a particularly strong product this year.
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FPC fears untimely import regulation
Increased controls on “high risk” imports of certain fresh produce will not provide additional protection for consumers and will impose additional costs and bureaucracy on importers, according to the Fresh Produce Consortium (FPC).
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ArticleMorocco in growth mode
When the Moroccan government unveiled ambitious plans last month to double the country’s agricultural output by 2020, the move was clearly indicative of an industry that has secured a strong following in export markets and carved a niche for itself as a key source of fresh produce during the winter months. Laura Gould reports
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ArticleAgrexco's pepper exports underway
The group has commenced its pepper offering to European markets, with packaging playing an important role
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Not-so-humble spud category welcomes new varieties
There is no mistaking it - the “humble” spud can no longer be called that. New varieties are coming thick and fast
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ArticleVegetable industry rediscovers its traditional roots
The seed companies were out in force this quarter, giving the vegetable industry a glimpse of what next season has in store. Indications are that the sector is returning to traditional types, but with an innovative twist. Elizabeth O’Keefe reports
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Agrexco organic capsicum underway
Agrexco has kicked off the capsicum season with an organic range that mirrors its conventional offer.
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ArticleAgrexco organic pepper offering begins
The Israel-based group's organic pepper export campaign begins this month, running through until May/June 2010
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ArticleKeelings invests in strawb production
Fresh strawberries can now be added to Irish Christmas menus as a result of a €10 million (£9m) investment by the Keelings Group at its North County Dublin headquarters.
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Innovation aplenty to bridge Halloween-Christmas gap
I suppose it all started with sweetcorn cobs, but it seems that twin packs are coming into fashion. Tesco has come up with a
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ArticleDutch pepper losses put at €180m
New report reveals extent to which low market prices and high costs have affected returns to growers in the Netherlands
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ArticleIsrael’s winter warmers
Many Israeli producers are increasing their export volumes this season and are hoping that the weak sterling will not dampen prospects. Doris Lee Butterworth reports
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ArticleMoroccans unveil huge agriculture plans
The Moroccan agriculture industry has unveiled plans to double its production by 2020, tripling its export capacity in the process. .
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Autumnal feel hits aisles as temperatures take a plunge
Fuelled by the arrival of the National Fruit Show this week, it’s a reasonable bet that once again the national media
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ArticleMixed feelings over recession from prepared category
The last 18 months have given the prepared sector a much-needed reality check and it is now finally showing signs of coming out the other side of the recession fitter and healthier. Innovation is starting to seep through, however, prepared fruit remains the poor relation. Elizabeth O’Keefe reports
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ArticleOrange glow
Pumpkin and squash producers are in a confident mood as demand for both products has risen in recent years. Doris Lee Butterworth finds out more about this season’s campaign
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ArticleCentralised thinking
The Vale of Evesham has the whole package when it comes to the fresh produce trade, with seed manufacturers, growers, prepared facilities, packers, suppliers and haulage companies all working together to make up the West Midlands’ fruit and vegetable hub. But has Evesham moved with the times? Elizabeth O’Keefe visits the area to find out