Salad vegetables news archive – Page 83
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A wash is not enough
Research from the US suggests that even washing leafy vegetables with a chlorine solution is not enough to kill food-poisoning bacteria.
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ArticleScotherbs launches kids' herb project
Herb grower Scotherbs will launch a new Herb Project Pack in 20 local primary schools at the beginning of the summer term, this week.
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ArticleFlorette reaps reward of long salad season
Prepared salad specialist Florette has announced a 40 per cent increase in sales in the UK over the past four weeks
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ArticleThe UK salad industry prays for a warm spring
With variable-quality salad produce coming into the UK from Spain and a cold UK spring predicted, the UK salad industry is gearing up for a tough changeover to the English crop. But with demand high and prices stabilising, there may well be a promising summer ahead for UK salads. Elizabeth O’Keefe reports.
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ArticleFlandria lets Zouk loose
Belgian quality label Flandria is launching new variety Zouk into its Prince loose tomato segment this month, as loose tomatoes regain ground on fruit on the vine.
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Eating greens can cut lung cancer risk
An increased intake of green leafy vegetables may reduce the risk of lung cancer by 50 per cent, according to a new study from Spain.
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ArticleCeleb chefs to front salad campaign
The Fresh Prepared Salads Producer Group (FPSPG) has enlisted two celebrity faces - Channel 4’s Cook Yourself Thin chefs Sophie Michell and Harry Eastwood - to front its Cook Yourself Healthy campaign.
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ArticleFresca starts work on 91ha greenhouse plan
Leading UK fresh produce supplier Fresca Group has officially begun work on a new 91ha advanced greenhouse complex on the Isle of Thanet in Kent, southern England
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ArticleChiquita unveils improved fourth quarter results
Chiquita Brands has reported a lower fourth-quarter loss than a year ago, aided by higher prices for bananas and recovery in the salad business.
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ArticleFlorette enters Virgin territory
Florette has teamed up with Virgin Active Health Clubs for a health and fitness promotion, launched under the slogan ‘Win a Fresh New You’.
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Tough quarter puts suppliers in salad daze
An expected surge in demand for salad products this quarter has failed to materialise. The industry believes that this is just a sign of things to come, and is gearing up for a difficult year. Elizabeth O’Keefe reports.
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ArticleVeg supplies washed away
Heavy rainfall returned to the UK again this week, with flood warnings issued and sirens sounded in some of the UK’s key production areas.
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ArticleGreenery UK ready for post-Christmas rush
The Greenery is preparing for a very short healthy eating boom immediately after Christmas by ramping up supplies of salads for the New Year.
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ArticleCost pressures continue despite price rise, says Chiquita
Chiquita Brands International has reported year-over-year increases in banana prices in all markets for October-November 2007 - but warns that industry cost pressures continue.
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ArticleCarter claims chicory crown
Amateur chef Susie Carter was crowned queen of chicory last week when she scooped the £5,000 first prize at the final of the Chicory Challenge.
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ArticleDutch success for Syngenta
S&G brand’s first International Open Day in Andijk, the Netherlands, last month, was a great success, according to Syngenta Seeds.
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ArticleIntercrop introduces Simply Fresh salad bags
A new range of branded bagged salads has been unveiled by the Intercrop Group.
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Almeria gets ICM budget boost
The regional executive in Andalusia has promised to increase its budget to growers in Almería from €6 million (£4.1m) to €10m, in support of integrated crop management (ICM) systems and biological control.
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ArticleFresh herbs unveiled as stress-busters
New research from Cardiff University has revealed a daily diet of fresh herbs can help combat a range of serious stress-related conditions, including high blood pressure, insomnia and anxiety.
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ArticleWatercress Company plans expansion
Successful marketing in the spring and growth in the watercress market forecast at 20 per cent this year have led The Watercress Company (TWC) to invest in expanding its spring and autumn production.