Pea and bean news archive – Page 14
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ArticleEU issues Egypt seed ban
The EU has temporarily banned the import of beans for sprouting and other seeds from Egypt after Egyptian fenugreek seeds were linked to the E. coli outbreaks in northern Germany and south-west France.
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ArticleEgyptian fenugreek named E.coli source
Fenugreek seeds supplied to EU from Egypt “most likely” source of French and German E.coli outbreaks
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ArticleUK E. coli bill reaches £54m
The UK fresh produce industry has suffered more than £50 million in losses due to “unfounded and premature” claims linking fresh produce to the recent E.coli outbreaks in Germany and France.
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ArticleA new audience for micro herbs
In the third article in the Day in the Life series, Elizabeth O’Keefe walks in Integrow’s Simon Coles’ footsteps as VHB’s innovative partnership with Evesham-based Westland Nurseries gets their joint brand, WOW! micro leaf, onto the buyers’ walk
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Outlook improves as rain begins to fall
Recent rainfall has cheered vegetable growers in Lincolnshire and despite prevailing dry conditions, the picture in Norfolk and Suffolk is better than feared.
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Task force to scrutinise E. coli outbreak
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has announced that it is setting up a task force to coordinate investigations to track down the source of any contaminated sprouted seeds in the EU following an E.coli outbreak in the Bordeaux region of France.
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New summer packs in store..but will the sun appear?
The trend of keeping the leaves attached to citrus, which began with Spanish and Moroccan clementines at Christmas, seems to
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ArticleNew pea provenance brand launched
Anglia Pea Growers, which struck a deal with own-label frozen fresh produce supplier Ardo UK last year after being dropped by Bird’s Eye, will be the focus of a new brand, Who Grew My Peas?
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ArticleGermany confirms beansprout E. coli link
German authorities released new data that strongly suggests locally produced beansprouts were the source of the fatal E. coli outbreak.
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ArticleUK vegetable industry battles dry conditions
The UK vegetable industry continues to take a battering and growers in Lincolnshire are heading towards a mid-June meltdown as rain is largely alluding producers.
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Linked sales and promos as summer season kicks in
Strawberries may well be one of the best impulse buys, but there are plenty of signs that retailers are using every other
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ArticleExotic Farm Produce operations cease
Bakkavör subsidiary Exotic Farm Produce (EFP) has been forced to close its doors citing inflationary pressure.
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ArticleWinter of two halves perks up vegetable category
UK businesses had to deal with one of the worst run ups to Christmas on record, and concerns are rife that long-term damage may have been caused to finances. But a change in weather fortunes after the festive period may hold solace. Alex Lawson reports
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ArticleNew name for Jack Buck Growers
The Fresca Group has announced that its speciality vegetable subsidiary Jack Buck Growers is being renamed DGM Growers Ltd.
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ArticleTrade Waves launches $10m venture
Egyptian exporter Trade Waves has launched a $10 million (£6.1m) joint venture to grow grapes, citrus and pomegranates on 1,000 acres.
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ArticleKenyan reinvention
Kenya is set to reinvent itself as a source of fruit, vegetables and flowers following one of the toughest 12 months for trade. Anna Sbuttoni reports
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ArticleFlowers ready to defy tough times for crucial month
Flower sales have had to fight to win a share of consumers’ hard-earned cash in the last two years. Ahead of the crucial April trading period, Jackie Mitchell assesses the mood of the industry
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New MD in at British & Brazilian
Experienced fresh produce boss Anne Walton is to join British & Brazilian Produce (B&B) Ltd.
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Aconbury in further salmonella recall
Aconbury is recalling more of its Organic Mixed and Organic Rainbow Salad, as well as certain batches of Organic Mung Bean Sprouts, because the products are contaminated with salmonella.
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ArticleBelco switches to seafreight
The Egyptian exporter has begun sending its green beans to major European markets by sea, reducing prices and increasing competitiveness