Peppers news archive – Page 45
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ArticleA Fresca way of thinking
It has been a hectic two years for Fresca Group. Since its formation in 2005, a number of high-profile acquisitions have already been stashed under its belt and with one or two more unusual projects still up its sleeve, things are clearly not set to slow down anytime soon. Laura Gould talks to the company about its strategies, strengths and plans for the future.
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ArticleDutch innovation
The UK is the second-largest customer for Dutch fresh produce, after Germany, and the Netherlands fruit and vegetable industry is ready to take this key market a step further. Elizabeth O’Keefe reports from the Netherlands on just some of the Dutch companies that are showing courage in their convictions, despite the difficulty of convincing UK customers of the value of innovation.
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ArticleGrand designs
A growing armoury of equipment is available to the root crop sector. Designed to help producers and processors cut their costs and achieve maximum efficiency, the diverse range of products is enough to make the layman’s eyes boggle. Doris Lee Butterworth dons her technological spectacles to find out more.
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ArticleParripak expands at 20
Fresh vegetable preparation specialist, Parripak has experienced its second biggest quarter since its inception, 20 years ago.
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ArticleUK looking for Moor
The selection of Morocco as partner country at Fruit Logistica 2008 is indicative of a positive shift in attitude towards the North African country, according to insiders, as the industry gears up for a strong winter campaign and looks to take the UK by storm. Laura Gould reports.
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ArticleBarfoots brings out sweetcorn nibblers
Barfoots of Botley unveiled sweetcorn nibblers aimed at the foodservice sector and next summer’s BBQ market last week.
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ArticleIsrael bumps up the volume
From citrus to root vegetables, a multitude of Israeli winter fruit and vegetables are amongst the staples of many UK consumers from September until the end of April. The UK is traditionally a strong performer for Israeli growers and exporters, and, with a good production season underway, this year will be no exception. Elizabeth O’Keefe reports.
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ArticleStill pulling in the punters
Evesham has long been associated with fresh produce, and over the years the diversity and range of the fruit and vegetable firms making the town their home has grown significantly. Laura Gould spoke to some of the region’s key players to find out what drew them to Worcestershire in the first place - and, more importantly, what keeps them loyal to the area.
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Caught in a technical claptrap
My last column celebrated Canada’s exuberant displays of fresh produce and their ability to embrace the product as
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M&S and Lidl under packaging fire
Marks & Spencer and Lidl have had their knuckles rapped for failing to adequately tackle the issue of excess and recyclable packaging.
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ArticleLeaner and meaner
Canary Islands salad growers have made adjustments to their offer this season and are hoping that their strategies will pay off. Doris Lee Butterworth finds out more
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ArticlePeppers - over the worst?
More than nine months since the Spanish pepper crisis broke, not much progress appears to have been made. Pepper shipments treated with an illegal crop protection product and exported throughout Europe from Spain were detected in Germany, and later all over Europe, from December 2006. The situation, which maintained media interest until April, is no longer newsworthy, but its causes and origins still deserve serious analysis. Angela López Berrocal reports from Spain
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ArticleSpooky peppers hit Sainsbury's
A spooky alternative to the pumpkin is to appear at selected Sainsbury’s stores in time for Halloween.
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Salad days for Agrexco
Israeli produce giant Agrexco is placing a big emphasis on organic salad products for the forthcoming season, with a planned total increase of 49 per cent on all tomato lines and 35 per cent on peppers.
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ArticleBiobest poster published
Biobest NV, the leading producer of natural enemies and bumblebees, has published the second of a series of posters on diseases and pests from in vegetable production.
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ArticlePumpkins carved up
Squash crops are three to four weeks behind schedule throughout the UK, and with the Halloween demand for pumpkins approaching, it looks like there could be a shortage of jack o’lanterns this October. Elizabeth O’Keefe reports.
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Feeling lucky? Dips add dimension to fresh-cut
Fresh-cut is a term which is growing in status, particularly when applied to fruit, after what I would consider as quite a few
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ArticleHelping the crops grow
With growers under pressure to improve quality and shelf life while controlling input costs, Commercial Grower looks at developments in the feeds and fertiliser sector.
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ArticleSpinach shortage beckons
English growers have been warned that spinach seed, provided mainly from Denmark, will be in shorter supply for next year's crop.
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ArticleGrowers warned over 2008 spinach supply
English growers have been warned that spinach seed, provided mainly from Denmark, will be in shorter supply for next year's crop.