Salad vegetables news archive – Page 82
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ArticleFPC hits back at salad health worries
Claims that an increase in the consumption of prepared salads will lead to more cases of food poisoning have been refuted
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ArticleDeliciously helpful for Yorkshire produce
Yorkshire is home to a fair amount of local production and two of the major multiples as well as four wholesale markets have their roots in the region. This week, the FPJ team turns the spotlight on the county, and over the next 12 pages, finds out that those roots are still spreading.
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ArticleFDA approves salad irradiation in the US
Iceberg lettuce and fresh spinach can now be subjected to higher doses of irradiation to control bacteria
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LGMA completes first year
A model consumer food safety programme has completed more than 500 inspections in its first year thanks to the California Leafy Greens Handler Marketing Agreement (LGMA).
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ArticlePerfotec combination for PFM
Leading UK machinery manufacturer PFM Packaging Machinery Ltd has worked closely with Perfotec, an on-line laser perforation system developer, to tackle the problems of variable shelf life of fruit and vegetables, and has unveiled a groundbreaking approach to equilibrium modified atmosphere packaging (EMAP)
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New MD for The Organic Salad Company
Azra Secerbegovic is to be replaced by Matthew Godfroy when she leaves the company
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ArticleConsumers fork out for healthy eating
Fresh produce boasting additional health attributes could command a premium among consumers in the UK, according to new research from the University of Reading.
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ArticleWarwick HRI tackles climate change
Researchers at the University of Warwick’s plant research arm, Warwick HRI, are deliberately growing a field of ‘bad’ lettuces that have been encouraged to run wild with natural mutations.
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ArticleSalad sector in top form for summer season
The UK salad industry has seen problems with availability and an unseasonable lull in demand this quarter. But in stark contrast to last year, the quality of UK salad supplies has been good, and imported top-ups are constant. Elizabeth O’Keefe reports.
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Florette expands in Italy and Spain
French group Florette has developed production in Italy and Spain in order to meet increased demand for pre-packaged produce
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RAR acquires Vitacress
Portuguese firm RAR Group has agreed to purchase 100 per cent of the capital of UK salad grower Vitacress
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ArticleFlorette: First summer-long TV campaign
The UK prepared salad specialist Florette has devised a thermal advertising package designed to offer a more targeted consumer campaign and marketing impact this summer.
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ArticleVitacress sale announced
Portuguese company RAR Group has bought up the speciality leafy salad supplier Vitacress and its wholesale market business Vitacress Sales.
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ArticleEU pesticide proposals under UK fire
Potato and leafy vegetable production in the UK could be slashed by up to 60 per cent in the next five to 10 years, if EU proposals to restrict the amount of plant protection products available to farmers are implemented.
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Normandy launches campaign as gateway to Europe
Normandy Development has launched a campaign calling on UK food companies to “just go South” for reduced cost, quality manufacturing opportunities and easy access to the continent.
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Hazeldene awarded best packer accolade
The Re:fresh Packer of the Year award has gone to Northern salad producer Hazeldene Foods.
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ArticleEVS trio wins Re:fresh innovation gong
English Village Salads (EVS) has won the Stubbins Innovation of the Year award at this year’s Re:fresh awards, for its new Trio Leaf product.
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ArticleTomatoes proven to prevent sun damage
Researchers at Manchester and Newcastle Universities have identified that eating five tomatoes a day may protect consumers against sunburn and premature ageing.
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First quarter "excellent", reports Chiquita
Multinational banana giant Chiquita has reported strong first quarter results for 2008, and claims improved banana pricing has more than offset rising costs.
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ArticleFlorette unveils new campaign
Florette has launched a new TV ad in a £3 million advertising spend new for this year.