All Herbs articles – Page 37
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ArticlePromotions that pack a punch
Watercress and spinach continue to pack a punch, not only for their nutritional benefits but also in terms of promotional activity. Thanks to the continued efforts of the Watercress Alliance and the ongoing success of the combined bagged salad mix, the main issue this season will be how to keep up with burgeoning demand. Emma Hatfield reports.
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ArticleKitchener herb garden
In the last in our April series of profiles on herbs, Sainsbury’s takes us through its herb programme for 2004, Arava comments on the progress the industry is making, and Agrexco UK’s product manager Mike Caddy gives us a guided tour of the growth areas.
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ArticleGerman firms team up
ONE OF Germany's best known top-fruit marketing groups, Elbe-Obst has linked with its country's largest potted herb grower, Gartenbauzentrale eG and vegetable grower/packer Hansen in two separate moves
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ArticleNye time for innovation
The herb industry has grown dramatically in the 14 years since specialist herb seed supplier CN Seeds was established. Now farther and son team Chris and Dan Nye who run the company, feel the sector is ready for new varieties.
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ArticleTozer - seeds on trial
Tozer Seeds recognises that the herb sector represents a key niche for its business. The company is trialing a host of variations of existing herbs, while Israeli company Genesis Seeds continues its research across various sites.
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ArticleScotherbs adds value
Located between Perth and Dundee, Scotherbs is a major grower and supplier of fresh herbs, which has pioneered new growing techniques. The company has recently launched a host of value added products to boost its range.
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ArticleSwedeponic’s herb growth
Swedeponic’s managing director Mark Powell highlights the consumers’ rising interest in herbs and how it plans to increase the shelf life of its products, while Sainsbury’s encourages its customers to wise up to the benefits of sage.
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ArticleWatercress demand spirals
The uptake in the UK for watercress is so keen that imports will be required this summer.
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ArticleAgrexco enjoys vegetable growth
Agrexco's vegetable exports are spiralling upward and the Israeli exporter has plans to grow the category still further.
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ArticleSalad sales soar
Dutch salad exports reached an all-time high last year and with new packing equipment and key growth in capsicum, it is not just disease-resistant lettuce that has kept ahead. Emma Hatfield reports.
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ArticleFruit juice part of soft drinks boom
Independent market analyst Datamonitor has revealed that the market for soft drinks is booming, and the UK is the Europe’s second largest market behind Germany.
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Automatic savings for Israeli growers
Israeli farmers have started using an automatic planting system, which enables planting of between 5,000 and 7,000 vegetable and flower plants per hour in open fields or in greenhouses.
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ArticleLincolnshire growers announce merger
Jo’s Country Herbs and Ventura Nursery have announced the merger of their businesses to form Country Herbs and Plants.
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Technology to make herbs fly
My career in the fresh produce industry began in the early 1960s coinciding with Agrexco's arrival on the scene. The
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ArticleAgrexco's code breakthrough
Israeli exporter Agrexco has unveiled a revolutionary traceability system for herb sendings to the UK.
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ArticleAgrexco expects 20 per cent uplift
Agrexco has forecast a 20 per cent increase in its fresh herb exports this year.
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ArticleThe year in stories - October to December
What were the five most-visited stories on freshinfo in each of the last three months of 2003? Click here to find out.
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ArticleAssuring a nation
With the retailers self-imposed deadline of December 31, 2003 for EurepGAP accreditation for their suppliers fast approaching, and unlikely to be achieved for all products, new quality assurance targets are being set. Certification body Checkmate International (Cmi) believes better guidance is required from EurepGAP, while Tesco has been busy with its own Nature's Choice scheme. John Broy reports.
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New home for herbs
The British Herb Trade Association is moving in with the Processed Vegetable Growers Association, in Louth.
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ArticleRoberts stands out in Stoke
The wholesaler Arthur Roberts & Sons is situated in the heart of Stoke-on-Trent in Staffordshire. The company prides itself on the consistent quality service that it has provided over four generations and in the rollercoaster industry of fresh produce this is no mean feat. John Broy reports.