All Herbs articles – Page 26
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ArticleSDC announces public projects
The Sustainable Development Commission (SDC) has unveiled a selection of the best ideas that could help transform the UK into a sustainable society in its new Breakthroughs for the 21st Century project, to promote community gardening and local food.
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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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Soft-fruit SOLA gains approval
A new abamectin insecticide is now available for growers, targeting Two-Spotted Spider Mite and Western Flower Thrip in a range of vegetables and soft fruit.
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FARMA launches Month of Taste
The National Farmers' Retail & Markets Association (FARMA) has launched The Month of Taste to promote UK product.
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ArticleWOW! Microleaf wins accolade
WOW! Microleaf was named New Sandwich Product of the Year Award at the ‘Sammies’ last week.
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ArticleOne against four
Greengrocer Tim Bates is celebrating his first year at Fruition, in Glastonbury. Here, Caroline Sherwood reveals the ups and downs of the trade and what it takes for one man to make his vision for selling fruit and vegetables traditionally work on a changing high street.
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Mundane out of favour as unusual lines take hold
Every time I tour the produce shelves, I am struck by the progress that fresh cut is making. Memories of leaking containers
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ArticleRe:fresh Awards shortlist unveiled
The shortlist has been announced for this year’s Re:fresh Awards.
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NFU hopes to strike Chelsea gold
The industry is gearing up for the annual RHS Chelsea Flower Show next month with as National Farmers’ Union (NFU) hopes to win a 13th consecutive gold medal award.
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ArticleEddie Foley dies, aged 64
Agrexco is sad to announce the death of Eddie Foley, who passed away on April 30, just two days short of his 65th birthday.
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ArticlePrepared sector boldly faces the recession head on
The prep-heavy catering industry has taken a hit due to the recession, but the prepared produce sector is holding its own, mainly due to continuous price promotions at the retailers. Elizabeth O’Keefe asks, how much effect is the recession having on prepared?
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Size really does matter on the fresh produce shelf
An FPJ reader asked me recently what I am looking for when I take a trip along the fresh produce aisles. The initial answer is
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ArticleTesco tackles herb project
A successful primary school project developed by Scottish herb grower and supplier Scotherbs has received backing from Tesco.
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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.