Peppers news archive – Page 38
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Enza Zaden to launch sweetgreen
Trademarked pepper variety set to be unveiled at next month's Fruit Logistica trade show in Berlin, Germany
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ArticleIsraeli show triumphs despite conflict
Despite the Gaza conflict in the south of Israel attendance figures at the annual international Agro Mashov exhibition remained high.
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Israel boycott fears calmed
The uk office of Israeli exporter Agrexco has moved to calm speculation that consumers are boycotting Israeli product, leaving produce to rot in warehouses, or that supplies have been interrupted following the recent clashes in Gaza.
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Jamaica gets diversification boost
Jamaica’s Rural Agricultural Development Authority and the European Union signed contracts authorising 11 small grants totalling J$11 million (£92,440) to help former workers in Jamaica’s banana industry diversify into new businesses.
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Seed breeders nominated for Logistica award
International vegetable seed breeder Enza Zaden has been nominated for the much-desired Fruit Logistica Innovation Award for the second successive year.
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ArticleFirst plants in ground at Thanet Earth
The ground-breaking UK greenhouse complex, Thanet Earth, has had its very low carbon status confirmed just weeks after half a million tomato and pepper plants settled in its greenhouses.
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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.