Peppers news archive – Page 50
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ArticleSpanish salads back on track
An improvement in the weather in Spain has brought salad and vegetable supplies back on course after a tricky period.
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Spinach adds muscle at Tozer
Tozer Seeds has added strenght to its portfolio with a new spinach range.
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New squash seeds unveiled by T&M
Thompson and Morgan has unveiled a new winter squash seed - Jaspée de Vendée.
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ArticlePortuguese polemic
A decrease in Rocha pear volumes has already taken its toll on Portuguese export figures. Although there is expansion in other commodities, many smaller producers believe that low prices have combined with strict quality requirements to make the UK market unviable as an export option. Emma Hatfield reports.
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ArticleTozer Seeds aims for market satisfaction
The Journal will focus on seeds throughout the remainder of January. This week Tozer Seeds reveals its efforts to develop specialist programmes aimed at meeting the needs of growers and supermarkets. While Thompson and Morgan introduces its sweet raw winter squash.
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Technology to make herbs fly
My career in the fresh produce industry began in the early 1960s coinciding with Agrexco's arrival on the scene. The
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ArticleAgrexco makes salads progress
Israeli exporter Agrexco is looking forward to its winter salads season with bullish optimism thanks to some new variety developments.
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ArticleRoberts stands out in Stoke
The wholesaler Arthur Roberts & Sons is situated in the heart of Stoke-on-Trent in Staffordshire. The company prides itself on the consistent quality service that it has provided over four generations and in the rollercoaster industry of fresh produce this is no mean feat. John Broy reports.
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ArticleFirm thumbs up for IQ tester
Throughout October the Journal features a weekly series examining the latest developments in produce machinery. This week there has been firm praise from US avocado specialist Mission, for Sinclair iQ's fruit testing technology, while Greefa introduces its latest development in sorting, the new generation iQS II
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ArticleWinter hots up for Israel
As UK temperatures start to fall, prospects are hotting up for Israeli winter lines, particularly sweet potatoes, in light of European shortages and poor availability from the US. Emma Hatfield talks to Israeli producers and exporters to catch up on the latest news from Israel on conventional and organic lines.
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ArticleMoroccan innovation
Although Morocco's climate is perfect for the production of green beans, at Guernikako constant investment in facilities, and a unique method of production make all the difference when it comes to enhancing shelf-life and flavour. Emma Hatfield reports.
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Cheftec gives Beacon the wedge
Demand for char-grilled pepper quarters and wedges for pizza toppings and sandwich fillings has prompted award-winning fresh
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ArticleThe Abar Solution
Throughout October the Journal is featuring a weekly series examining the latest developments in produce machinery. This week Abar Automation reveals its development of a line of robotic pick and place systems to handle a range of fruit and vegetables. Meanwhile, a rising demand for pizza toppings has prompted Beacon Foods to invest in new machinery.
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ArticlePumpkins a-plenty
The pumpkin crop will benefit this season from the hot weather as a bumper harvest is predicted. Demand is improving year-on-year, as supermarkets are keen to push the Halloween favourite. John Broy reports.
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ArticleSpanish salads survive heatwave
As the new Spanish salads season get underway optimism is high within the UK for a rewarding campaign. Hot weather, though, has played its part and may cause a few early season headaches. John Broy reports.
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Marinated ingredients from Beacon Foods
Beacon Foods has added marinated ingredients to its speciality range
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UK fruit and vegetable sales soar
A mix of fine weather and the trend of detox diets have lifted sales of fresh fruit and vegetables to record levels according to a report in The Times
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Greenery goes generic on salads
The Greenery will launch its UK Salad Report 2003 in next week's Fresh Produce Journal. Here is a sneak preview of the contents and raison d'etre behind the report.
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Seventh heaven for Sainsbury's
Sainsbury's has won its seventh consecutive gold medal at the Chelsea Flower Show.
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UK pepper pot grows
Dutch giant The Greenery is predicting an increase in demand for capsicum in the UK this year, as more consumers catch on to thehealth benefits and versatility of the product.