Peppers news archive – Page 51
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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
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Mrs Ramsey's ice greens
TANA Ramsay, the wife of celebrity chef Gordon, is hoping to steal some of the limelight from her famous husband with the launch of vegetable ice cream recipes.
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ArticlePMA announces high-flying keynote presenters
The Produce Marketing Association (PMA) has announced its list of keynote speakers for this year's Fresh Summit, In Atlanta in November.
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Israel racks up record exports
Vegetable exports from Israel have increased in 2004-05 reaching a record 395,000 tonnes.
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New appointments at herb company
Herb supplier British Pepper & Spice (BPS) has made two new appointments within the company and is also pleased to announce a further internal appointment.
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ArticleFresh produce heroes
Somerfield, fresh from its success at Re:fresh is once again knuckling down and getting on with doing what it does best - selling fresh produce. Ed Bedington took a look at what makes the award-winning company tick.
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Fresh-cut watermelon breakthrough
New growing techniques could boost watermelon quality for the fresh prepared sector and help disease resistance.
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ArticleFresh launch for Anona
A fresh produce company is aiming at the high-end catering sector with the launch of an innovative range of prepared produce.
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The future’s in the pea leaves
The stone-fruit season is now getting underway after a slow start, writes David Shapley, and we are beginning to seen the full