Peppers news archive – Page 34
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ArticleArava region introduces quality mark
Five sweet pepper producers from Israel’s Arava region have come together to label their produce with a new regional trademark
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New pepper to debut in Israel
A new “Ever-Green” pepper exported in its latter stages is to make its debut at the international agricultural exhibition, Agro Mashov, 2009 in Israel.
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ArticleSpain proclaimed 'world leader' in produce exports
Spain is the world's leading exporter of fruit and vegetables and one of the biggest producers, according to research from Spanish body Fepex.
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ArticleConversion still an option, insists info advisory service
It may not seem an obvious decision given the prevailing economic climate, but the Organic Conversion Information Service is trying to persuade growers that switching to organic may be a fairly shrewd move as the crunch bites. Laura Gould finds out more.
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Pauleys crown for Well Pict
Well Pict has been crowned Supplier of the Year for the second consecutive year at the Pauleys Supplier Awards.
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ArticleWinter blues for salad industry.
If the start of the winter salad season is anything to go by, it is going to be a tough couple of months for UK suppliers. As the weather forecast in Spain takes a turn for the worse and prices escalate, Elizabeth O’Keefe finds out how the industry is coping.
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Almería and Murcia suffer cold snap
Harsh weather conditions in south-eastern Spain have been affecting production of winter vegetable and salad lines.
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ArticleSafety first
Due to the UK’s strict standards and procedures, the fresh produce industry is a relatively low-risk area when it comes to food safety. But, with further salad-related food scares hitting both across the pond and on home soil, the UK cannot afford to be complacent. Elizabeth O’Keefe reports.
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ArticleTesco masterclass raises spud awareness
Tesco ran a potato masterclass hosted by Michelin Star-rated chefs for its staff last month, to raise awareness of the diversity of potatoes.
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ArticleMight of Morocco
Over the last few years, Morocco has worked hard to secure its reputation in the hearts and minds of UK importers as a reliable source of high-quality fruit and vegetables in the winter months - and this season will be no exception, as Laura Gould finds out
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ArticleTesco launches 'monster' veg
Tesco has decided to offer its customers a ‘monster’ way to beat the credit crunch by embracing new EU fresh produce laws.
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ArticleHoogstraten celebration
Renowned Belgian auction Hoogstraten is celebrating its 75th anniversary with a festive end to the year this weekend.
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Emerging sources all the rage at UK supermarkets
This week I get the feeling that the traditional regions of sourcing are under increasing pressure from newcomers. While the
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ArticleKids falling far short of 5 A DAY target
British children are falling woefully short of the government’s 5 A DAY targets on fruit and vegetables, according to new research conducted upon behalf of Green Giant.
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Carmel's new pepper is Ever Green
Israeli supplier Carmel-Agrexco will export a new and exclusive pepper variety, Ever Green, on a semi-commercial basis by seafreight this season.
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ArticleAgrexco launches Ever Green pepper
The Israeli exporter’s new pepper variety is expected to benefit from its numerous advantages over other green peppers
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ArticleInnovation is key at EVS
Salad supplier English Village Salads (EVS) has not let the grass grow under its feet since it won Re:fresh’s Innovation of the Year award for its Trio Leaf wholehead lettuce last year and, even in a time of economic downturn, the fresh produce supplier maintains that innovation is the key. Elizabeth O’Keefe visits EVS in Yorkshire.
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ArticleConny pepper heads for UK
Agrexco is now sending its first volumes of tri-colour pepper Conny to the UK market.
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Irish food safety warning on organic fertilisers
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland has issued what it describes as a wake-up call over the increasing use of organic fertilisers in farm production.
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ArticleMexican grower buys ‘major stake’ in Canadian group
Michoacán-based Agricola El Rosal is reported to have purchased a significant amount of shares in Canadian grower-distributor Jem-D