Peppers news archive – Page 43

  • No Finnish to pepper problem?
    Article

    No Finnish to pepper problem?

    2007-01-19T08:01:01Z

    As the agricultural office of the Spanish Embassy said this week that the situation involving use of illegal pesticides on capsicum was “under control”, authorities in Finland announced the discovery of the pesticide in consignments from Almeria.

  • Bob Smith
    Article

    Bob Smith dies, aged 63

    2007-01-17T10:46:01Z

    Bob Smith, who owned Smith & Son at Western International with son Paul, has died, aged 63.

  • Spanish peppers in hot water
    Article

    Spanish peppers in hot water

    2007-01-12T08:01:01Z

    Prices for peppers soared this week as supplies from Almeria continued to be disrupted by the recent discovery in Germany of an unauthorised pesticide on crops.

  • Seeding perfection
    Article

    Seeding perfection

    2007-01-11T17:21:03Z

    The search to find fresh produce that ticks all the right boxes stands as a marathon task to meet the changing and often conflicting requirements at each stage of the supply chain. But seed breeders across the world are game for the challenge. Anna Sbuttoni reports.

  • Pesticide to disrupt Almerian pepper supply
    Article

    Pesticide to disrupt Almerian pepper supply

    2007-01-06T08:01:01Z

    Spanish authorities have warned that the supply of peppers from Almeria could be disrupted following the discovery of an unauthorised pesticide on crops.

  • Israeli cue debut
    Article

    Israeli cue debut

    2006-12-18T13:01:01Z

    Lea Valley-based salad specialist Abbey View Produce has received what it thinks could be the UK’s first delivery of long-type cucumbers from Israel and cucumbers from Senegal.

  • Country Crest runs with new offer
    Article

    Country Crest runs with new offer

    2006-11-11T12:01:01Z

    Country Crest, a leading Irish potato supplier, has added a ‘ready to cook’ consumer product range to its array of fresh potato products.

  • Article

    Florette in relaunch

    2006-11-10T14:01:01Z

    Florette is relaunching its steamed vegetable range this autumn with some tasty new sauces and a cook-in-the-microwave option.

  • Article

    Just sometimes, tthe old ones really are the best

    2006-11-09T17:03:04Z

    Maybe it is because the weather is getting colder, but potatoes seem to be gaining more shelf space. There are certainly

  • Article

    Tornado hits El Ejido, Almeria

    2006-11-09T16:10:55Z

    A tornado and accompanying heavy rainfall that hit El Ejido in Almeria yesterday morning have damaged crops and caused havoc across the region.

  • Israel’s opulence
    Article

    Israel’s opulence

    2006-11-02T16:25:36Z

    From sweet potatoes to avocados, figs, Medjoul dates, mango and pitahaya, leading Israeli exporter Agrexco is sending a vibrant array of products to the UK this winter. Anna Sbuttoni reports from Israel.

  • Red hot winter for Israel
    Article

    Red hot winter for Israel

    2006-10-26T17:19:50Z

    The UK arms of Israeli exporters are no longer solely handlers of Israeli product, as they respond to the demand for 12-month market presence. But now is the time to talk about their home-grown crop and Kathy Hammond finds out what the UK market can expect.

  • Keep 'em peeled for organic opportunity
    Article

    Keep 'em peeled for organic opportunity

    2006-10-26T15:01:01Z

    Produce World has expanded its organic carrot preparation capacity, with the opening of a new carrot peeling facility at its Isleham Fresh Produce division.

  • Weather-beaten, but unbowed
    Article

    Weather-beaten, but unbowed

    2006-10-19T15:29:52Z

    With summer lasting some five months this year in the UK, the effects of Global warming have become an undeniable reality. However, for Canary Island growers, unusually high temperatures and tropical storms have been making their presence felt for a few years already. Doris Lee Butterworth talks to leading producers and importers to find out more.

  • Article

    More to a sub than meets the eye

    2006-10-19T15:24:07Z

    Supporting the 5 A DAY Just Eat More (fruit & veg) programme isn’t something the Subway chain even needed to give much

  • Article

    Butternut squash a hit at Beacon Foods

    2006-10-08T10:01:01Z

    Butternut squash, beetroot and apples are in popular demand at Beacon Foods as it gears up for autumn and winter.

  • Smashing pumpkins
    Article

    Smashing pumpkins

    2006-10-06T10:37:27Z

    Having always been popular during Halloween, pumpkin producers are confident that the ghoulish vegetable is tasty enough to spark greater sales. Doris Lee Butterworth reports.

  • Article

    A match made in the salad sector

    2006-10-06T10:21:45Z

    As well as being the brains behind salad company SCSMB, Steve Cornwell and Morna Blair-Cornwell are also happily married. Elspeth Waters chats to them about their business and juggling family life and two young sons with their commercial lives.

  • Almerian cues: on the up
    Article

    Almeria crops in volume shift

    2006-09-29T08:01:01Z

    Courgette, cucumber and aubergine area planted in the southern Spanish region of Almeria is increasing at the expense of capsicum and the traditional crop of green beans.

  • New prepared mushroom launched
    Article

    New prepared mushroom launched

    2006-09-20T10:01:01Z

    Netherlands-based mushroom specialist the Banken Champignons Group is expanding its convenience range with the launch of a new mushroom product ready-filled with cream cheese.