All Herbs articles – Page 29
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ArticleFresh Herbs campaign back for second round
The Fresh Herbs Group has clubbed together once again in 2008 for further investment into its Fresh Herbs campaign.
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ArticleHerbs cause Agrexco trouble
Agrexco has said it is having great difficulty in trying to supply all of its herb lines from Israel in the wake of damaging frosts in January.
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ArticleClouds clearing over Colombia
The clouds of uncertainty that have long enveloped Colombia and those who would do business with the South American nation have not cleared completely as we enter 2008, but they are dispersing rapidly. Political stability, economic growth and an improving social agenda are moving Colombia upwards in the mind of international commerce, and the fresh produce industry is likely to be one of the major beneficiaries. Tommy Leighton reports.
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ArticleStePac goes FEFO
The cold chain logistics industry has been touting first expired first out (FEFO) management for several years. Achieving it, however, has remained elusive, primarily due to the difficulty in deciphering which pallets and cartons contain the produce that should be moved out first.
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ArticleNIAB at 90 - people make the difference
Human skills are still vital to the work of the National Institute of Agricultural Botany, after 90 years of seed testing for the UK industry.
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Israel licks frosty wounds
Growers in Israel are still assessing the extent of crop damage caused by last week’s sub-zero temperatures in the Arava Valley.
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ArticleIsrael’s finest gather at Tel Aviv forum
Israeli fresh produce exporters, farmers, technology companies and agricultural bigwigs arrived en masse in Tel Aviv last week for the 18th outing of the country’s annual Agro-Mashov trade fair. Laura Gould was among the visitors.
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Supermarkets take stock of January sales tactics
As I predicted last week, it is proving to be a month where the produce departments in most multiples have created their own
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ArticleArava frosts cause severe damage
Temperatures as low as -4°C on Monday night have caused severe damage to crops in the Arava Valley in Israel.
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Keelings to close B-Prepared
Keelings has closed B-Prepared, the company it bought out of the Bomfords administration in July 2007.
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ArticleGalangal adds to Parripak power
Parripak Foods has started processing galangal alongside its fresh vegetables and garlic purees.
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ArticleHerb grower named farmer of year
Herb farmer Robert Wilson of supplier and grower Scotherbs has scooped top place in a BBC Radio 4 competition to find Farmer of the Year 2007, at an awards dinner in Birmingham last week.
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Israeli veg exports rose in 2006
The value of Israel's fresh produce exports in 2006 amounted to NIS4.6 billion ((£581 million), according to a study by the economic department of the ministry of agriculture.
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Guernsey changes channels
Tomatoes and the wider edibles sector are bucking the trend of decline in glasshouse production on the Channel island of Guernsey.
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FDE 08 goes international
The Food & Drink Expo 2008 (FDE 08) will have an international flavour with more than 60 per cent of the exhibition space taken by Austria and Italy.
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ArticleTurning the tide
Logistics is a key expenditure for the fresh produce business, and as companies look at ways to reduce costs and do their bit for the environment, seafreight has recovered some of its lost popularity. Doris Lee Butterworth finds out more.
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ArticleIntercrop introduces Simply Fresh salad bags
A new range of branded bagged salads has been unveiled by the Intercrop Group.
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ArticleIsrael bumps up the volume
From citrus to root vegetables, a multitude of Israeli winter fruit and vegetables are amongst the staples of many UK consumers from September until the end of April. The UK is traditionally a strong performer for Israeli growers and exporters, and, with a good production season underway, this year will be no exception. Elizabeth O’Keefe reports.
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Garlic example of way to make bread
Having spent the weekend in the Isle of Wight, I’ve come back with the view that there are still opportunities being
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ArticleFresh herbs unveiled as stress-busters
New research from Cardiff University has revealed a daily diet of fresh herbs can help combat a range of serious stress-related conditions, including high blood pressure, insomnia and anxiety.