All Herbs articles – Page 27
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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.
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Rovral WG receives recommendation
With the diminishing choice of chemistry and the need to employ a sustainable resistance strategy in vegetables and salad crops, specialist agronomist Dave Bolshaw of County Crops recommends the new formulation of iprodione, Rovral WG.
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ArticleSwedeponic UK celebrates 10th year
Lincolnshire-based Swedeponic UK has blossomed into Britain's largest supplier of living herbs after only 10 years in business.
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ArticleIsraeli herb growers under pressure
Hot weather conditions have made the last quarter a difficult period for fresh herb cultivation in Israel, according to exporter Agrexco.
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ArticleLocal reigns at the Garden
Communication was the key word of the day at the Local to London trade event held on Wednesday at New Covent Garden Market (NCGM).
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ArticleGrowers praying in the rain
Heavy rainfall in the UK over the past two weeks is threatening a number of key crops.
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Rago takes step forward
Rago, the second largest exporter of wild rocket in Europe, is now using an innovative post-harvest harvester, as part of its corporate strategy to invest in the future.
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ArticleDeliciously helpful for Yorkshire produce
Yorkshire is home to a fair amount of local production and two of the major multiples as well as four wholesale markets have their roots in the region. This week, the FPJ team turns the spotlight on the county, and over the next 12 pages, finds out that those roots are still spreading.
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ArticleOperation Ajax strikes in Kent
Kent was the latest target of the Gangmasters Licensing Authority (GLA), with 26 surprise inspections on 20 separate businesses, including 10 gangmasters, as part of Operation Ajax.
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ArticleCoastline branches into Kent
Foodservice provider Coastline is on course with its expansion plans, following the acquisition of fresh food wholesaler GJ Jones and Sons in Kent.
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ArticleFresh taste for Birmingham
The supplier group Fresh Herbs set up its first ever stand at this year’s Taste of Birmingham in Cannon Hill Park from July 10-13, which attracted more than 20,000 visitors.
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Big four unveil weekend price cuts
The price war between the big four supermarkets is continuing to hot up, as the price on hundreds of lines is either halved or cut to 50p.
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Articlecru scoops award for Malawi agriculture model
cru Investment Management has won an international award for Africa Invest, a commercial agriculture project set up by cru in Malawi growing Bird’s Eye chillies, paprika and other herbs and spices for import into the UK and Europe.