Pea and bean news archive – Page 11
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New shapes, tastes and sources on shelf
There is no doubt that plums, or more accurately the hybrids, are being elevated to new heights with new shapes and tastes
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Nigel Jenney: Olympic spirit alive and well with Dominican, Jamaican and Kenyan meets
After all the hype and speculation surrounding the long lead up to the Olympics, it was with some relief that we joined the
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ArticleCatering for connoisseurs
How do you source the best pomegranates on the planet, and can you really justify selling cherries for £200 per kilo? Lisa Kjellsson pays a visit to the foodhalls in Harrods and Selfridges to find out
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ArticleDragons' Den star launches 'healthy' ready meals
Dragons' Den star Kirsty Henshaw is set to launch a new range of chilled ready meals made from natural ingredients.
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ArticleFears for pea and bean crops
Pea and bean growers have been advised to consider protecting crops from split pods in light of the recent wet weather.
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ArticleSaving horticulture
Last week the NFU unveiled a report that painted a bleak picture for the future of UK horticulture if the retail supply chain doesn’t change. Michael Barker reports on an industry facing up to an impending crisis
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Retail shelves teem with British produce
Summer berries still take pride of place, with further indications that branding is on the increase with both Sonata
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ArticleHome advantage
At a farm in Surrey, Premier Fruits is taking knowledge of the supply chain to a new level. Michael Barker went to find out more
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ArticleSmall is beautiful
Despite being smaller than its competitors, Western International has carved out an important role for itself and has a loyal customer base that relies on the market for a range of exotics. Lisa Kjellsson report
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ArticleNFU demands retail action to save 'endangered' British crops
The NFU is calling for supermarkets to sign up to a new Fruit & Veg Pledge to prevent what it says is the imminent demise of several key British crops.
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ArticleThe fresh produce industry is perfectly placed to tap into the organic baby food market
The majority of ambient baby and toddler food found on supermarket shelves is older than the child consuming it. Technically
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ArticleElsoms to unveil new crop varieties
Seed producer Elsoms has begun preparations for two open days, set to take place 10 and 11 October, at the company’s Spalding-based growing site.
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ArticleMexico’s fresh focus on UK
Given its geographic closeness, it is little wonder most of Mexico’s fresh produce goes to the US, but the UK and Europe are becoming increasingly attractive alternatives. Steven Maxwell reports
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ArticleYes Peas! reveals new campaign dishes
The Yes Peas! campaign has launched a host of new pea recipes for the summer.
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ArticleNFU elects new horticulture board members
Sarah Dawson has been re-elected as chair of the NFU Board for Horticulture, while several new faces have been added to the board.
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ArticleRe:fresh Roundup: All about innovation
At last week’s Re:fresh Conference, the subject of innovation, in its various forms, was at the heart of the debate. FPJ rounds up the key news from the event.
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ArticleGreen Fingers
Horticulturalist and fresh produce devotee Alan Titchmarsh discusses the challenge of keeping the public turned on to fresh produce with Stephen Milton
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ArticleField vegetables under rain threat
Ongoing rainfall is threatening to curtail the asparagus season and disrupt the new potato and vining pea campaigns.
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Shelves reflect industry changes
The days are long past when capsicums, or peppers as they are now universally known, were a novelty. While still sold loose,
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ArticleThe Heston of gardening
TV garden designer David Domoney’s unconventional methods, which include feeding plants with bananas, eggs, beer and even Viagra to keep them happy, have earned him the nickname “the Heston Blumenthal of gardening”. Lisa Kjellsson finds out more about him