All Herbs articles – Page 30
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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.
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Israeli-Thai deal clinched
Inter-governmental agency the International Organisation for Migration has signed an agreement with the government of Thailand which enables the organisation to send Thai workers to Israel.
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ArticleHerb sales rocket
The latest research from Mintel shows that UK consumption of fresh herbs is spiralling - sales have blossomed by more than half in the last five years alone, to reach £46 million this year.
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ArticleGreat Scots thrive
Size isn’t everything, and one country that knows that more than most is Scotland. Despite being one of the smallest countries in Europe, its fresh produce credentials are impressive. In the next six pages, Doris Lee Butterworth speaks to leading producers and associations to find out more.
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Feeling lucky? Dips add dimension to fresh-cut
Fresh-cut is a term which is growing in status, particularly when applied to fruit, after what I would consider as quite a few
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ArticleScotherbs rewards schoolchildren
Perthshire growers Scotherbs have rewarded primary school children in the area for their work to promote the benefits of herbs by donating a new picnic table.
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ArticleYorkshire PCT takes the lead on obesity
To maximise promotion of healthy eating messages, the East Riding of Yorkshire Primary Care Trust (PCT) publicises 5 A DAY
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ArticleMachinery gears up
New machines that boost efficiency and reduce labour costs are a welcome addition to the equipment available for vegetable and salad crop production. Mike Williams looks at some of the recent arrivals.
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West Sussex opens its doors
As part of its 80th anniversary celebrations, members of the West Sussex Growers’ Association will be holding open days where consumers will be able to get hands-on and find out how fresh produce and plants are grown.
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ArticleTotal commitment
Since making the fresh produce world sit up and take notice at the beginning of this year, Total Produce, created by the demerger of Fyffes’ general produce business and bolstered to superpower status in this industry at least by the acquisition of Redbridge Holdings, has gone about its business relatively quietly. For the first time, the company’s managing director, Seamus Mulvenna, and chairman Denis Punter lift the lid on the last eight and a half months and the process that led to the venture becoming a reality.
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ArticleTotal focuses on local
Having settled into its new premises in Sighthill, the Edinburgh division of Total Produce is eyeing up a series of opportunities. Doris Lee Butterworth reports.
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ArticleOrganic crossroads
A new Soil Association report out this week has found that the organics market grew 22 percent to just over £2 billion last year. But growers have suffered badly during the recent wet weather. Larry Saunders evaluates the current mood of the industry.
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ArticleEvolution of ethnicity
Ethnic diversity in the UK has never been greater and, with the rise of fusion food fuelling adventurous tastes, fresh produce traditionally associated with specific communities is making the leap into the mainstream market. Anna Sbuttoni and Alexandra Brzezicka report.