Peppers news archive – Page 51
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New Zealand weaves mushroom magic
Scientists have discovered how to grow orange saffron milk cap mushrooms on pine trees.
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Redpack moves with the flow
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
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
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
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
Turkish butternut squash is making its debut on the UK market and enjoying considerable success.
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NZ exports boom
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Some canny plantings are helping one Israeli exporter gain an advantage in capsicum supply.