All Herbs articles – Page 24
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ArticleKey re-works produce wash
Sanitary specialist Key Technology has introduced the re-designed Basket Wash for fresh-cut produce.
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ArticleCross-Channel traffic
Rungis might be a French market, but companies in the UK have been on the ball when it comes to taking advantage of the bounty of produce on offer at the food-lover’s paradise across the Channel. Laura Gould talks to three companies that have had close ties to the market for a number of years.
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ArticleA fresh approach
The fresh herb category is one of the most dynamic in the fresh produce industry but, this year, the economic downturn has had a mixed impact on the sector, with growers and suppliers facing mounting pressure, while consumers turn to from-scratch cooking, which traditionally boosts business. To capitalise on this, six major producers have come together to push the third round of the Fresh Herbs campaign. Anna Sbuttoni reports.
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ArticleBickel Group finds its niche
Israeli flower and vegetable producer Bickel Group has defied the credit crunch and moved the company’s business forward in the UK with new niche line offers.
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ArticleAgriver launches salicornia
Israeli exporter Agriver showcased its new supplies of salicornia, known as samphire on the UK market, at Fruit Logistica.
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ArticleCyprus welcomes rain
A rainy season has given Cypriot producers cause to rejoice after five consecutive years of drought in the country.
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ArticleTesco heads for Scotland
Tesco is aiming to draw people north with the fourth edition of its Enjoy the Taste of Scotland event with more than 100 food and drink suppliers exhibiting in May.
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ArticleHerb industry looks forward
British Herb Trade Association (BHTA) members and delegates were given a unique glimpse into the future of business and industry at their recent conference in Lincoln.
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Scottish herbs battle salt
Scottish grower and supplier Scotherbs is reminding consumers that herbs contain no salt, fat or added flavourings during the tenth National Salt Awareness week.
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ArticleWallace joins forces with QV Foods
MasterChef presenter and judge, Gregg Wallace, has become the new face of QV Foods forthcoming range of Inspire pre-prepared, ready to cook vegetables.
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ArticleTurning the tide
This time last year, Liverpool Produce Terminal was a glint in the exporter’s eye - a quayside facility at the north-west city’s port due to revolutionise the way fresh produce is imported into the UK. There have certainly been some pretty major issues to overcome along the way - but 12 months later, with the brand-new facility ready to roll, interest in the project remains incredibly high. Laura Gould went along to find out more.
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Innovation aplenty despite economic downturn
Freezing temperatures last week must have given the winter veg trade a boost in sales, although there were some gaps appearing
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ArticleShot in arm for herb firm
Herbs Unlimited is now one of the leading northern suppliers for baby leaf salads and fresh herbs, thanks partly to the help of the Yorkshire Regional Food Group (RFG).
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ArticleBorough stands its ground
Some 10 years on from the start of its regeneration, Borough Market is one of the most successful markets in the UK. Both retail and wholesale traders have joined together to promote and benefit from the London market but, as the trustees look to the future, are some cracks starting to show? Elizabeth O’Keefe investigates.
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ArticleSafety first
Due to the UK’s strict standards and procedures, the fresh produce industry is a relatively low-risk area when it comes to food safety. But, with further salad-related food scares hitting both across the pond and on home soil, the UK cannot afford to be complacent. Elizabeth O’Keefe reports.
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ArticleGomez and Bartle win top Tesco awards
Tesco celebrated its inaugural Supplier & Grower Awards in London on November 20.
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New lows for contaminated herbs
Levels of salmonella bacteria in fresh herbs in the UK are at an all time low, according to a new study by the Health Protection Agency (HPA).
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Emerging sources all the rage at UK supermarkets
This week I get the feeling that the traditional regions of sourcing are under increasing pressure from newcomers. While the
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ArticleTreading cautiously
Israel enjoys a receptive and enthusiastic response to its winter crops in the UK but, as Doris Lee Butterworth discovers, the global credit crunch may have an adverse impact on exports this season.
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ArticleFruit and veg a winner for Makro
Cash and carry Makro is making more money then ever on its fresh produce lines, and is outperforming its rivals in fruit and vegetable sales.