All Herbs articles – Page 41
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Humber VHB to restructure
Market pressure from Spanish salads imported during the main UK growing season and heightened competition among the multiples are forcing the UK's largest salad producer HumberVHB to restructure.
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Multiples post stunning jubilee sales
Major retailers Tesco and Sainsbury's report booming retail sales of fresh produce as millions celebrated the Queen's jubilee.
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Organic standards overhauled
The Soil Association has given its organic standards a major facelift for the first time in a decade.
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Organic food bruised by Which? report
Consumer magazine Which? says consumers misguided when buying organics.
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Exotics on the horizon for UK growers
UK could grow exotic crops as climate warms. Butternut squash, chillies and sweet peppers among the possibilities, say experts
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Top grower tickled pink
A specialist grower of garden pinks receives Grower of the Year Award 2002.
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Herbs rich in antioxidants, US findings show
A study by the USDA shows that herbs often contain higher levels of antioxidants than other fresh products.
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Israeli tomato crop situation improving
Israeli tomatoes have been hit by unseasonable cold, wet weather in January. Volumes were down but are now improving.
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New heathrow facility reduces cargo risk
Benair's Heathrow Perishables Terminal proves a success at world's busiest airport.Rising levels of traffic at the Colnbrook facility west of London.
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New Solas granted
UK growers can now do battle more effectively against pests and disease thanks to specific off-label approvals for two products.
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Agrexco takes stock
Israeli exporter Carmel Agrexco has announced investment in a new operational system at source.
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HRI provides herb irrigation insight
The HRI releases findings on irrigation systems and improve yields. Three industry insiders give key presentations at National Herb Centre HQ.
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Long Life packaging targets spears
Long Life Solutions and Long Life Thermoforming release new packaging solution for asparagus that promises to extend the shelf-life of the product to three weeks.
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NZ research breakthrough
An accidental discovery by one grower in New Zealand could change the way root disease in glasshouse crops is controlled.
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Beetle battle stepped up
The ministry of agriculture is stepping up its annual information campaign against Colorado beetle this year.
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Pitahaya shows promise
Israeli exporter Agrexco is introducing the UK to a promising new exotic line this autumn.
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Organic sales spiral
Organic food sales are expected to more than double between 2001 and 2005, says a new report Health Foods.
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Elsoms announces birth of new baby-leaves
A trials open day at seed-breeder Elsoms revealed advances in brassica, herb and salad varieties.