Salad vegetables news archive – Page 87
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ArticleSalmonella scare prompts spinach recall
A Californian grower has moved to recall a batch of spinach following the discovery of Salmonella in USDA tests
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ArticleEarly avos start on a high
Very early arrivals of green-skinned Israeli avocados made extremely good money on UK wholesale markets this week.
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ArticleInnovation shines through salad category
Despite the summer not meeting the salad industry’s high expectations, the mood this quarter is upbeat. Innovation has become key, with new and rediscovered lettuce varieties leading the way, and consumers have started to retreat to pre-packed salad products, rather than loose. Elizabeth O’Keefe reports
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Tomatoes get SOLA lifeline
The Chemicals Regulation Directorate has granted specific off-label approval (SOLA) for the use of Cercobin WG on protected tomato crops.
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ArticleBakkavör returns to second-quarter profit
The group has turned around last year's second quarter loss with a profit turnaround of more than €50m
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ArticleAlsace’s growers continue to suffer
Fruit and vegetable production is shifting across the Rhine River, according to Alsace’s beleaguered growers
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ArticleNWF heralds Tesco salad success
Natures Way Foods (NWF) has heralded the success of its newly bred salads, sold through Tesco, as a strong indicator that consumers are increasingly opting for whole leaf salads.
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ArticleChiquita unveils salad campaign
Fresh Express, the salad-producing subsidiary of Chiquita, has announced a multi-faceted campaign to help ramp up sales of the company’s innovative line-up of salads in the US.
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ArticleMastronardi awarded for tomato innovation
Mastronardi Produce’s Sunset-branded tomatoes took top honours in the tomato category at a recent innovation award listing in the US.
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ArticleDole reveals salad bag redesign
The group's fresh vegetable subsidiary has unveiled its new packaging design ahead of an October category relaunch
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ArticleLettuce producers sing praises
British lettuce growers are rejoicing in a good season and welcoming promotional activity, after two years in the doldrums.
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Camden reveals salads on the go
Camden Food Co is launching an extensive salad range with a focus on fresh summer ingredients, at rail stations.
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ArticleKey Tech launches monitoring system
US-based group has introduced a new SmartArm for its Iso-Flo vibratory conveyors
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ArticleVal Nantais boosts fresh-cut salad output
Nantes-based cooperative Val Nantais is stepping up its production of fresh-cut salads, thanks to the construction of a new building
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ArticleFlorette targets 'staycation' summer
Prepared salad specialist Florette is set to hit the nation’s TV screens on Wednesday with a new £2 million advertising campaign designed to showcase the brand’s ‘fresh-er-ness’ credentials, and capitalise on this summer’s ‘staycation’ season.
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ArticleKumato hits North America
Canadian grower/exporter Mastronardi Produce has begun delivering the European sensation tomato, the Kumato - unique in its brown colouring - to retailers across North America.
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ArticleSalad sector recuperates in the summer weather
At last, the salad sector is in fine spirits as decent summer weather has produced high-quality crops across the UK and Europe, and consumers are reaching for the salad bowl. Elizabeth O’Keefe reports.
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ArticleBack to school for Caledonian Produce
Youngsters at a school in Scotland are reaping the rewards of a competitive scheme run by prepared fruit and vegetable supplier Caledonian Produce, as this year’s winning product is launched into Marks & Spencer.
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ArticleSpanish pepper crisis
Spanish capsicum growers and auctions are taking drastic action to salvage their season in the face of woefully inadequate pricing.
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ArticleUnited Fresh continues school salad drive
A meeting will take place in September to discuss the group's push for a national policy on salad bars in US schools