Peppers news archive – Page 45
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ArticleBayer launches partnership
Bayer CropScience has launched a “food chain partnership”, establishing itself as a global link between food producers and the rest of the supply chain.
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ArticleCanaries tuned in
Canary Islands’ growers have been exporting tomatoes to the UK for decades and since the first shipment rolled up in 1885 packed in peat, this has become the Islands’ biggest tomato export market. However, the last five years have seen this “special” relationship threatened by competition from other countries. Emma Twyning met up with producers who are ploughing efforts into research and development in the hope of keeping the long-held partnership with the UK alive.
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Growers fears over rising energy costs
Farming leaders are warning of the increasing problems rising energy prices are causing for growers, particularly those producing protected crops.
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ArticleWhat’s the alternative?
To supply or not to supply? That has never been the question for the world’s fresh produce exporters when it comes to the UK market. Until now. Growers around the world, fed up with receiving what they see as inadequate returns for adhering to the tightest standards, are beginning to seek alternative avenues.
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ArticleTry another flavour
In a technology-driven age where consumers demand a greater range of good quality fresh produce at increasingly lower prices, the pressure to find new, superior varieties of fruit and vegetables is intense. Emma Twyning speaks to some of the industry’s finest seed breeders to find out just what they are up against.
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ArticleRibena opening for blueberries
GlaxoSmithKline is poised to launch a blueberry version of its popular Ribena soft drink this summer, which would create another significant outlet for the fast-growing fruit.
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ArticleSupply chain suffers chill
Cold weather off and on over the last two weeks has been playing havoc with fresh produce supplies and there is no sign of any let up.
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May the force be with you on the Christmas shelves
It is another sign of the imminence of December 25 in the supermarkets when easy peelers start to grow leaves, although in my
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Movie move from Asda
Characters from the family blockbuster Madagascar are causing a stir in Asda’s produce department.
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ArticleA place in the sun
Almería is the hottest province in Andalucia and has an average of more than 3,000 hours of sunshine each year. Its climate and conditions make it one of the most important agricultural sources in the world, supplying Europe with salads throughout the winter months. Emma Twyning meets some of the growers who are looking to further establish themselves in the UK with a new quality guarantee.
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ArticleReady, steady, fresh
Ready meals might not seem like an obvious area for the fresh produce industry, but undercurrents within the sector may be opening up new opportunities. Ed Bedington reports.
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ArticleIsrael shrugs off shake-up
Israel’s horticultural sector has experienced something of an upheaval during the past year, with the arrival of a new exporting player onto the scene. However, despite certain shifts in management and grower allegiances, those involved seem to be taking it all in their stride, and hopes are high for a productive winter. Elspeth Waters reports.
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ArticleChristmas is coming
Retailers are gearing up for one of the best selling periods in the calendar. Doris Lee Butterworth gets into the Christmassy mood.
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ArticleRedefinition of a marrow
Tozer Seeds, the Cobham-based UK independent breeder, hopes to redefine the public perception of a marrow.
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ArticleNew "living" product wins award
Action Pearl Growers won an innovation award at AGF Totaal for its Pick-a-tom product,
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ArticleVegication, Vegication, Vegication,
Supermarket staff are often under attack for a lack of consideration when handling fruit and vegetables, but that could all be about to change. Emma Twyning talks to two of the leading chains about their new in-store training schemes designed to educate staff about different fresh produce lines.
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ArticleHirsty work
Farmers need to learn lessons from the retailers when it comes to running their business, claims the new face of UK horticulture, Richard Hirst. Ed Bedington went to meet him.
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ArticleSpanish salads spring to life
Spanish salad producers are raising their game as new developments unfold in their sector. Doris Lee Butterworth investigates.
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Descriptions add an extra something
Retail marketing - particularly in the form of product descriptions - has reached new heights, writes David Shapley.Perhaps
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Money for new fruit
US agriculture secretary, Mike Johanns, has announced plans to spend $9 million on 225 schools in eight states and three