Pea and bean news archive – Page 21
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ArticleAndalusian coalition formed
Four of the largest growers in the Spanish region of Andalusia have formed a coalition to increase their buying power and strengthen their position in the UK market.
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ArticleBeans and peas campaign targets youngsters
Building on its success of last year, which resulted in a pivotal change in consumer buying habits, the PR campaign to support the British bean and pea season will kick off in June.
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Sunshine sees summertime produce come into its own
The burst of summer weather did wonders for the British berry sector this week, with some massive displays of high-quality
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ArticleTesco marks new-season English peas
Tesco is making the most of English garden peas by launching the new season through buy-one-get-one-free offers this week.
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ArticleWinter bean growers warned
Growers of winter beans, particularly those who are new to growing the crop, are being reminded that they must keep well ahead of chocolate spot.
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ArticleHot start for summer brassicas
May heralds the beginning of the summer brassica season and as producers hope for rain in key areas, many are also addressing the challenges of labour shortages and the continued squeeze on research and development funding. Doris Lee Butterworth reports.
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ArticleRestaurants commit to healthy plans
More than 2,000 family restaurants have committed to a healthy eating drive aimed at health by stealth for children.
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ArticleBeans and peas campaign set to launch
Following on from last year's successful promotion, the British Beans and Peas campaign aims to further increase interest in the summer vegetables
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UK peas ready this weekend
The first British garden peas of the season will be harvested today at Sandfields Farm, Warwickshire.
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Article5 A DAY in price pressure
The world Cancer Research Fund is countering claims that credit-crunched consumers can no longer afford to eat their 5 A DAY with penny-pinching menu suggestions.
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ArticleWorcestershire grower scoops award
Tomato grower Drews of Worcester was crowned the winner of the fresh produce category at the Heart of England fine foods (HEFF) Diamond Awards ceremony and gala dinner, on Saturday.
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Potato protection eradicates weeds
A new specialist soil adjuvant herbicide has been released to ensure that weed competition is removed early and effectively to protect potato and bean crops.
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Herbicide approved for carrots and peas
The residual and contact-acting herbicide, Flumioxazin, has a new and significant off-label approval for use in vining peas, carrots, parsnips and bulb onions.
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ArticleEdamame beans enter Tesco
Fresh Edamame beans are set to hit Tesco stores this week as the retailer takes its inspiration from celebrity fans of the product.
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ArticleRains rescue Kenyan veg
Much-needed rainfall is coming to key production areas in Kenya, helping to get production back on track in a trouble-struck season.
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ArticleA rich heritage
Northern Ireland has rich and vibrant soils that produce many traditional vegetable stocks, as well as being one of the largest banana importers in the world. But the country has taken the fresh produce industry to the next level with its forward thinking, which has given producers and suppliers the edge. Elizabeth O’Keefe visits Northern Ireland to investigate.
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Size really does matter on the fresh produce shelf
An FPJ reader asked me recently what I am looking for when I take a trip along the fresh produce aisles. The initial answer is
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ArticleDEFRA reveals UK production levels
The area of field vegetables grown in the open in the UK has fallen, but the fruit industry has seen an increase in production and value, according to new statistics on fruit and veg production released by DEFRA.
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ArticleAirfreight threat
Airfreight is responsible for a quarter of the value of all international goods moved in the UK, but it is still a somewhat forgotten part of the freight network. Here, Christopher Snelling, head of global supply chain policy at the Freight Transport Association (FTA), outlines how airfreight works to support the UK’s retail businesses and flags up the factors that threaten to undermine it.