Pea and bean news archive – Page 33
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ArticleOrganics at vital stage
Thanks to an increasing number of sales channels and the odd celebrity chef endorsement, the organic sector appears to be thriving. But can we believe the hype? New, emerging issues are proving that the industry is not unshakable. Emma Twyning reports.
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ArticleKeep it green
Global warming, pesticides, wildlife threatened by extinction...barely a day goes by without some reference to how farmers are destroying the environment. But this is only one side of the coin. The horticultural industry is increasingly evolving to promote long-term sustainability through environment-friendly practices, but the positives are simply glossed over in the quest for a front-page scandal. Elspeth Waters reports.
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Memorial crop gains farm assurance
A bean crop planted as a memorial to an Oxfordshire farmer who died earlier this year of pleural cancer will be fully farm assured, following inspection by EFSIS-FABBL under the Assured Combinable Crops Scheme.
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ArticleFresh launch for Anona
A fresh produce company is aiming at the high-end catering sector with the launch of an innovative range of prepared produce.
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The future’s in the pea leaves
The stone-fruit season is now getting underway after a slow start, writes David Shapley, and we are beginning to seen the full
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ArticleFood Dudes project could extend
Food Dudes project could be extended to encourage kids to increase physical activity as well as eat more fruit and vegetables.
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ArticleThe appeal of summer
Summer eating is all about colourful fruit and salad selections. This year, to meet demand and increase consumption, retailers will be appealing to consumers by maximising availability and introducing new lines, to suit a variety of shoppers and occasions, writes Elspeth Waters.
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Pest alert for pea growers
Pea growers have been put on alert following early pest sightings.
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Working overtime
The burst of hot weather has certainly got the soft-fruit sector working overtime, and several stores that I visited this
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ArticleRipe & ready
Investment is the key for African producers looking to supply the increasingly tough European market, and Kenyan suppliers Sunripe is one of the companies putting its money where its mouth is and looking towards the future.
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ArticleBreaking away from niche
With consumers spending around a third of their income on eating out, the foodservice sector is an attractive option for
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ArticleAlmería once again
The transformation of Almería has been astounding: in just 30 years the south-eastern province, part of the autonomous region of Andalusia, has developed to become the market garden of Europe and one of the continent’s leading producers of tomatoes.
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ArticleBest of the rest
Foods from Spain’s promotional campaign in the UK focuses on the products and regions that are covered earlier in this supplement. But there is much more besides and here is a round-up of the best of the rest.
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ArticleStanford study extols fresh produce
A low-fat diet rich in vegetables, fruits, whole grains and beans has twice the cholesterol-lowering power of a conventional low-fat diet, according to a new study from the Stanford University School of Medicine.
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ArticleItaly makes a comeback
Horticulture has traditionally been an important aspect of Italy’s economy. Yet, in recent years the sector has been struggling in the face of strong competition from other Mediterranean countries, and farmgate prices are dangerously low. As Cesena gets ready to host the twenty-second annual Macfrut conference, all eyes are focused on the Far East, writes Elspeth Waters.
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Sainsbury's caters for Good Lifers
Sainsbury’s is hoping to bring the concept of the allotment into the kitchen with the launch of a Living Salad.
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ArticleEgypt jostles for leading position
Expansion is a priority for leading Egyptian producers and many are firing on all cylinders to stay at the top. Doris Lee Butterworth finds out more.
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Lettuce and green beans hardest hit
Lettuce and green beans have run the shortest since the frosts in Spain struck production earlier this year.
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ArticleWho does drive the retailers?
Tesco has announced record breaking profits of more than £2 billion, but is that enough to satisfy the big City fat cats. Greyfriars md John Smith turns the spotlight on the men in the Gucci suits who drive retail decisions and asks whether the powers that be are looking in the right direction.
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ArticleNew breeds of herb
With the demand for herbs rising steadily, seed producers are continually striving to perfect existing breeds and help growers expand the market.