Peppers news archive – Page 49
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ArticleSainsbury's campaign spotlights salads
UK-grown salads were put in the spotlight at a series of roadshows at Sainsbury’s stores in the south east this week.
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Pepper interest hots up
Orange sweet peppers have attracted huge interest from the trade following their launch within the Flandria range at the beginning of March this year.
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ArticleOrange peppers enjoy early demand
Since the beginning of March, orange sweet peppers have been part of the Flandria vegetable range. The Belgian organisation reports a huge amount of interest from the trade.
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ArticleArava and development
The Arava is one of Israel’s hottest and driest areas, known for its flat lands and mountains of sand. Despite the intense heat the Arava Research & Development organisation is carrying out trials on a host of varieties and innovative growers are working hard to produce quality crops which Agrexco exports. John Broy reports.
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ArticleSacoje success for Univeg
Univeg’s site in Sacoje, Spain has proved invaluable in securing organic supplies - and there is plenty of potential for expansion. Emma Hatfield reports.
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ArticleOFF adds Fairtrade grapes to Co-op portfolio
Organic Farm Foods has established itself as the UK’s largest pre-packer, importer and distributor of organic fresh fruit, salads and vegetables. The company maintains close links with growers across the globe, aiming to improve the quality of organic produce, and to enhance the ethical and social basis of trade. Emma Hatfield reports.
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ArticlePIP sounds for Kenya
Last week’s article on the Pesticides Initiative Programme (PIP) provided an overview of the aims of the COLEACP efforts to enhance agricultural practices in African and Caribbean producer nations. Tommy Leighton went to one of the region’s leading fresh produce exporting countries, Kenya, and reports on the feelings of industry representatives towards the effects of European regulations and demands on the local industry.
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ArticleMushroom growers go to High Court
Mushroom growers have told the High Court it is unfair that they have to pay their workers more than producers of tomatoes, cucumbers, aubergines or sweet peppers.
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Wealmoor rides the waves
In this week’s focus on exotics the Journal speaks to two of the best-known exotic growers/importers of fruit and vegetables in the UK marketplace - Wealmoor and Agrexco - about the development of their exotics portfolios and their perspectives on the road ahead.
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ArticleBelgian supply calendar in four languages
New calendars of the main types of Belgian fruit and vegetables supplied is now available from Flandria and VLAM.
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ArticleA fair chance
In just 10 years since its launch, Fairtrade has grown to accommodate more than 250 products. Emma Hatfield investigates the increasing role of fresh produce as ethical trading makes the leap from minority to mainstream.
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ArticleSalad sales soar
Dutch salad exports reached an all-time high last year and with new packing equipment and key growth in capsicum, it is not just disease-resistant lettuce that has kept ahead. Emma Hatfield reports.
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ArticleConveniently enough
Changing consumer preferences and time-poor lifestyles have contributed to the ongoing transformation of convenience foods into one of the most vibrant sectors in the produce industry. Emma Hatfield reports.
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ArticleMorocco utilises strength in depth
Morocco continues to diversify through a range of products as it looks to strengthen its place in the UK market. As ever citrus takes a lead role in exports, but innovative growers are working hard to create new opportunities. John Broy reports.
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ArticleFruit juice part of soft drinks boom
Independent market analyst Datamonitor has revealed that the market for soft drinks is booming, and the UK is the Europe’s second largest market behind Germany.
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ArticleIsraeli peppers put in strong performance
Agrexco's Israeli capsicum exports are nearly 10 per cent up so far this season compared to the same period last year.
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ArticleArava continues on upward curve
Israeli grower and exporter Arava continues to expand rapidly.
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Syngenta innovates with new products
Syngenta tries to keep one step ahead of consumers and their requirements.
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ArticleSeminis sails on
In response to growing consumer interest in health issues, vegetable seed company Seminis is working hard to develop a range of products with additional health benefits, while maintaining its position as a market leader. John Broy reports.
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ArticleSakata holds the key
In the final seed focus, the Journal speaks to two companies that are busy trialing new products. Sakata UK takes us through a range of broccoli, cauliflower and spinach innovations, while Israeli seed specialist Zeraim Gedera reveals that a range of mid 1990s breeding programmes is now bearing fruit.