Onion and garlic news archive – Page 45
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ArticleFungicide fight back for allium
In the second of a series of articles on the produce world’s very own natural born killers, Horticulture Research International’s John Clarkson and John Whipps look at how to tackle the tough problem of sclerotia.
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ArticleTears for fears on onion
he UK onion harvest has found itself split in two this year, with early harvested crops looked good while later harvested onions suffered from the weather.
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AV Produce opts for Anglia
Anglia Business Solutions racks up more success in the fresh produce sector.
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ArticleOpportunity for UK onions
The British Onion Producers’ Association (Bopa) is trying to turn a poor start to the season around declaring there are opportunities for UK growers.
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ArticleEfficiency through machines
In this week’s focus on machinery we look at, among others, an Italian company bringing innovation to packaging, the efficiencies a potato supplier has gained through automation and a sticky solution to packaging problems
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ArticleFlorette in prepared veg breakthrough
Prepared salad giant Florette has fired an opening salvo in its bid to take control of the wider fresh produce category.
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ArticlePoles apart
Of the 10 new member states that acceded to the EU in May, Poland is the fresh produce industry’s biggest player and best placed to take advantage of the opportunities in a marketplace expanded to 25 nations. The country’s exporters have already established a foothold in western Europe, but how quickly can they become a major player? Tony Leighton reports.
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Volcano dust creates giant veg
Crushed volcanic rock is being held up as the key to growing giant sized organic fruit and vegetables.
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ArticleCarrot exhibition and demonstration set for October 5
The 2004 British Carrot Growers Association (BCGA) carrot variety demonstration and trade exhibition will be held on October 5 at Combs Farm, Farnsfield, Notts.
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ArticleDutch office for Holus
Onion experts Holus have opened a new office over in Holland to expand operations into Europe.
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ArticleGreyfriars invests for Morrisons business
Major mushroom supplier Greyfriars has opened a new £300,000 packhouse to facilitate its diversification into sweetcorn, garlic and cabbage for Morrisons.
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ArticleNo onion tears
Opinions are as mixed as the weather when it comes to this year’s EU onion crop. While rain has dampened expectations for smaller sizes and a disease-free season, lifestyle changes and a higher disposable income have boosted demand in the processing sector. Emma Hatfield reports.
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ArticleIsraelis solve age-old garlic mystery
Restoration of fertility to the now-sterile garlic plant has been accomplished by Israeli researchers, thus opening the way to wide-ranging scientific research that will lead to improved yields and quality of garlic.
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ArticleIceberg crashes as heavens open
Iceberg growers are under pressure, with the bad weather causing harvesting difficulties and quality issues.
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ArticlePorts look for security
The UK ports industry is the largest in Europe in terms of total tonnage handled. Emma Hatfield looks at how the sector measures up when dealing with new legislation for security and the difficulties currently being encountered in enlarging container port capacity.
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ArticleWaveney’s united strength
Kicking off this week’s focus, David Shapley finds a collective approach has been the salvation of Waveney Mushrooms, a six strong co-operative based in Norfolk.
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ArticleElephant garlic rears its head
A major multiple is re-introducing Elephant garlic to UK shoppers.
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ArticleLingwood expands machinery range
Leading food processing machinery supplier Lingwood Food Services has enhanced its range of services.
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ArticleOnions cry off
The onion market hit a sticky patch in the UK this week with demand and supply seemingly at odds.
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Sainsbury's Rustlers up a new onion
Rustler Produce has developed a new variety of onion exclusively for Sainsbury’s.