Pea and bean news archive – Page 18
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ArticleUK water footprint attacked
An alliance of UK engineering bodies has warned that the UK’s reliance on water embedded in imported food is exacerbating water shortages in other countries.
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ArticleObituary: Wealmoor founder Rati Dhanani
Wealmoor Ltd has announced the death on 25 April of its chairman and founder, Rati Dhanani.
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ArticleAirfreight spotlight turns to accuracy
Packhouse solutions specialist Marco has used the recent airfreight ban to highlight the benefits of using its systems to increase accuracy and save money.
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ArticleEgyptian season brings new promise
An uncharacteristically warm winter in Egypt has caused problems for some product and benefited others. Elizabeth O’Keefe talks to key players as the country’s spring season produce makes its way to the UK marketplace
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ArticleSteady growth in exotics aisle as shopper interest on rise
The last three months have seen the exotics category enjoy relatively good volume growth, with many shoppers returning to the fold and certain lines enjoying a strong start to 2010. However, adverse weather in some growing regions could affect supplies over the next few months. Laura Gould reports
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ArticleJersey builds on reputation to maintain UK exports
Jersey Royal potatoes are well known as the jewel in the Jersey offer, but the island is home to a mix of vegetables, from cauliflower and courgettes to runner beans, leeks and sweetcorn. Anna Sbuttoni visited the island for its first regional report on the area to meet the major growers and exporters ahead of the start of their season
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ArticleWOW! Micro Leaf looks at living lines
WOW! Micro Leaf is developing a range of living lines to add to its range of micro herbs and salads.
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ArticleSainsbury's backs UK peas
Sainsbury’s has announced it is to stock 100 per cent British frozen peas - a move that could bolster an ailing industry which is still reeling from the withdrawal of a major client.
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ArticleLegume scientists seek perfect pea
The John Innes Centre (JIC) is leading a £1.5 million research project in collaboration with pea breeders, growers and processors to hone the make-up of a perfect pea.
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Legume research sees Scottish debut
Researchers representing 12 other EU countries will be in Edinburgh to join scientists in Scotland in a consortium seeking better ways to use legume crops.
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Sumi-Alpha and Sven gain approvals
Interfarm UK Ltd has announced that, as part of its planned label expansion, its esfenvalerate insecticide products, Sumi-Alpha and Sven, have been granted a significantly increased crop usage range to include many important horticultural crops.
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ArticleBirds Eye trials confirm Nirvana worth
New trial data from Birds Eye has confirmed the importance of integrating the use of pre-emergence herbicides such as Nirvana in managing the potential threat of potato apples in vining peas, a contamination threat that can lead to complete crop rejection.
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Trials endorse BackRow for weeds
Potato growers are juggling with fewer herbicides and lower dose rates, yet they still need to remove weed competition early and effectively, according to new research.
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First signs of spring in air as new crops make entrance
Despite the cold, wet and still, in some places, snowy weather, I am encouraged that the early signs of spring may be on the
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ArticleOfficial wanted secrecy for tainted beans
Pesticide-tainted beans have been uncovered in China, sparking criticism between officials
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Birds Eye gets behind Nirvana
New trials data from Birds Eye has confirmed the importance of integrating the use of pre-emergence herbicides such as Nirvana in managing the potential threat of potato apples (also known as berries), a contamination threat that can lead to complete crop rejection in vining peas.
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ArticleHerbs hold their own in UK kitchens
The popularity of fresh herbs among UK consumers has escalated over the last couple of years and due to the industry’s commitment to quality and flavour, the product has become a year-round fixture in multiples and markets alike. Elizabeth O’Keefe takes a look at the growing herb industry
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Warner joins British Onions
British Onions is publicising a selection of light recipe ideas to gear consumers up for spring and summer, ahead of welcoming TV chef Valentine Warner onto the campaign in May.
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Guatemala to hold trade event
Ahead of Guatemala signing an EU free trade agreement in May, Agexport, the Guatemalan Exporters' Association, has joined forces with the country's government to hold trade fair Euroexpo to encourage fruit and vegetable companies to trade with the UK and mainland Europe.
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ArticleBirds Eye deals UK pea blow
Frozen food specialist Birds Eye has cancelled the contracts of almost half its UK pea growers in a “disappointing blow” to the industry.