Onion and garlic news archive – Page 31
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ArticleHome-grown onions in demand
The UK onion crop is being relied on more than ever, while southern hemisphere suppliers suffer from decreased demand from Britain.
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ArticleCitrus players troubled by tough trading conditions
The citrus category has faced a number of hefty challenges over the last three months, not least a catalogue of bad weather in Spain, low prices and the uncertain financial climate, which have come together to make for a rough ride. Anna Sbuttoni reports.
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ArticleTesco heads for Scotland
Tesco is aiming to draw people north with the fourth edition of its Enjoy the Taste of Scotland event with more than 100 food and drink suppliers exhibiting in May.
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ArticlePrepared sector fears the worst is yet to come
The recession has well and truly hit the prepared fruit and vegetable sector, with demand at an all-time low. The usually innovative industry has gone back to basics, but insiders are adamant that the sector will power through. Elizabeth O’Keefe finds out more.
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ArticleMisshapes, mistakes, misfits?
Marketing standards have been repealed on 26 different types of fruit and vegetables. As these rules are due to come into force this summer, Damaris Freeman looks into whether misshapen fresh produce will be embraced by the consumer and the industry.
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Retailers go further afield in quest for adventure
Retailers have obviously been covering their options and looking further afield with the recent cold snap, with the result
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ArticleWallace joins forces with QV Foods
MasterChef presenter and judge, Gregg Wallace, has become the new face of QV Foods forthcoming range of Inspire pre-prepared, ready to cook vegetables.
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ArticleDutoit predicts rise in onion exports
South Africa's largest onion supplier anticipates good growth in Europe this season as shipments get underway
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ArticleNew fungicide increases yields
Crop protection innovators Bayer CropScience has launched a new fungicide, Rudis, which may massively increase crop yields.
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ArticleIndian onions breeze past export record
India’s onion exports have hit a record volume and continue to climb as a later season crop hits the market
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ArticleMajor rise in Dutch onion exports
Productshap Tuinbouw announces 23 per cent increase in volume shipped between January and November 2008
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ArticleSoil Association urges Benn to back down on pesticides
The Soil Association has dismissed “nonsense” claims made by the pesticide industry that all carrot growing in the UK may cease if the proposed EU legislation on pesticides is approved.
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Export zones boost for India
The introduction of designated agri-export zones for certain fresh produce lines by the Indian government is bringing benefits to consumers as well as producers.
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Indian onions aim for EU
Indian onion export growth has taken a dip due to uncertain weather conditions as well as problems with infrastructure
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ArticleBred for success
The seed breeding sector has enjoyed busy and exciting times in recent years, with a host of new fruit and vegetable varieties launched on to the market. With more plans in the pipeline for 2009, Doris Lee Butterworth talks to leading players to find out more.
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ArticleBritish onions enjoy sales boost
The British Onions PR campaign upped its game last year by generating an advertising equivalent value of £721,682 and TNS figures showed that onion sales rose 12 per cent over the year, with volume up by almost nine per cent.
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ArticleFPC makes final bid in EU row
The Fresh Produce Consortium (FPC) is making a final bid to garner support in its battle to prevent plans to restrict crop protection products.
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Variety performance from retail at this time of year
Variety has always been the spice of life, and no more so than in the fresh produce industry, where more and more lines are
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ArticleHazeldene Re:freshed
Since proudly scooping the Fresh Produce Consortium Packer of the Year accolade at the Re:fresh awards in May, prepared salad specialist Hazeldene has been busy finalising an updated brand image to re-establish its presence in the UK trade. Laura Gould visited the team to find out more.
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Indian onion exports ebb
Indian onion exports are expected to drop 20 per cent this month due to higher minimum export prices