Salad vegetables news archive – Page 88
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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.
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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.