Peppers news archive – Page 51

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    New Zealand weaves mushroom magic

    2003-04-28T00:00:00Z

    Scientists have discovered how to grow orange saffron milk cap mushrooms on pine trees.

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    Redpack moves with the flow

    2003-04-11T09:08:29Z

    ITISNOT necessary to look abroad for a flowrapper that combines quality, innovation and efficient operation.Norwich-based

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    Greenery announces grower gongs

    2003-04-10T00:00:00Z

    Dutch growers have been basking in the glory of The Greenery's grower of the year awards.

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    Panama raises melon stakes

    2003-02-26T00:00:00Z

    Panama is fast becoming a force to be reckoned with in top-quality melon production thanks to an innovative government project and the commitment of a band of dedicated growers in the country's Azuero peninsula.

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    Fungi boost pepper yields

    2003-01-31T00:00:00Z

    A study by US department of agriculture researchers has found that fungi living on plant roots can increase capsicum yields.

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    Butternut squash makes UK debut

    2003-01-29T00:00:00Z

    Turkish butternut squash is making its debut on the UK market and enjoying considerable success.

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    NZ exports boom

    2002-12-09T00:00:00Z

    Horticultural exports from New Zealand are continuing on an upward curve, according to the latest figures from Statistics NZ.

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    Safeway code

    2002-11-22T00:00:00Z

    Safeway has colour-coded its own-label bagged salad range into three separate taste categories,

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    Enormous pumpkin put down to organic techniques

    2002-11-04T00:00:00Z

    Organic growing techniques are reportedly behind the success of Europe's largest pumpkin. The 668lb squash has been grown by EarthWorks in Kent with the aid of student Chris Bonnett.

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    Spanish trees battered

    2002-08-14T00:00:00Z

    Hailstorms, high winds and heavy rainfall struck eastern Spain last Thursday causing euro106 million of damage, according to Valencia producers' association Ava-Asaja.

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    Beacon pots a winner

    2002-08-09T00:00:00Z

    Specialist fresh and exotic ingredients supplier Beacon Foods has launched a new range of potted mixed vegetables and fruits.

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    India-Pakistan tension hits produce

    2002-06-20T00:00:00Z

    Tensions in the disputed Kashmir province are playing havoc with the fruit trade, but sales have increased since the pressure showed signs of easing.

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    FPC issues pepper alert

    2002-05-02T00:00:00Z

    The Fresh Produce Consortium has issued a pesticide alert for capsicum from Turkey and Israel following a report from the German authorities.

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    FPC issues pesticide alerts

    2002-04-25T00:00:00Z

    The Fresh Produce Consortium has delivered three pesticide alerts after notification of exceedance of maximum residue limits (MRL) from both the German and Finnish authorities.

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    FPC issues pesticide alerts

    2002-04-05T00:00:00Z

    The Fresh Produce Consortium has delivered three pesticide alerts after notification of exceedance of maximum residue limits from the German authorities.

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    Exotics on the horizon for UK growers

    2002-04-03T00:00:00Z

    UK could grow exotic crops as climate warms. Butternut squash, chillies and sweet peppers among the possibilities, say experts

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    Israeli tomato crop situation improving

    2002-02-14T00:00:00Z

    Israeli tomatoes have been hit by unseasonable cold, wet weather in January. Volumes were down but are now improving.

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    Peppers in pesticide warning

    2002-01-22T00:00:00Z

    Samples of red bell sweet peppers from Egypt and green Peppers from Turkey have been found to contain pesticides over recommended levels.

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    Greenery International honoured

    2001-12-21T00:00:00Z

    Produce marketer The Greenery International has won the Dutch Horticulture Entrepreneurs Award Foundation's marketing and sales award for boosting tomato consumption in the Netherlands' second largest retailer.

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    Arava opens early window

    2001-12-19T00:00:00Z

    Some canny plantings are helping one Israeli exporter gain an advantage in capsicum supply.