Pea and bean news archive – Page 38
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Pea campaign rolled out
The Processed Vegetable Growers' Association (PVGA) and the UK's leading pea-freezing companies are spearheading a drive to increase consumption of peas by targeting catering outlets.
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Spanish trees battered
Hailstorms, high winds and heavy rainfall struck eastern Spain last Thursday causing euro106 million of damage, according to Valencia producers' association Ava-Asaja.
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Panic over at pea plant
Following the news of the closure of Albert Fisher's pea processing plant in Kings Lynn, a reprieve has been granted for the 320 employees made redundant and the 120 growers set to lose millions of pounds in wasted crops.
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Albert Fisher closure hits pea business
Following Albert Fisher's receivership, the company's pea processing plant at Kings Lynn has been closed. Thousands of tonnes of peas may be wasted as animal feed. Supermarkets are looking elswhere for supplies.
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Scotland: five-a-day becomes one-a-week
Produce awareness message revised in Scotland to account for poor health of the nation.
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Fungicide wins seal of approval
Fungicide Amistar receives full approval from pesticides watchdogs.The chemical can be used on carrots, leeks and onions for 2002 season.
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Bomford helps cook up a feast
Fresh produce suppliers Bomford and retailers Tesco sponsored a masterclass at the salon culinaire chefs' showcase at Hotelympia this week.
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Pea treatment launch for the spring
New pea seed dressing available for growers this spring. Syngenta says it is more powerful and has a lower chemical loading than similar products.
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Food Standards Agency tours production chain
Representatives from the FSA and other food-related organisations followed the route produce takes from farm to fork.
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Tesco cuts fail to bite
The UK's largest supermarket has launched a series of price cuts with little effect on its produce aisles.
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Vegetable shortage beckons - USDA
Vegetable supples hit by lower harvested acreage.Last year's oversupply and low prices partly to blame says USDA.
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NZ research breakthrough
An accidental discovery by one grower in New Zealand could change the way root disease in glasshouse crops is controlled.
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Vietnam makes export commitment
Government officials in the Vietnam have big plans for fresh produce exports.
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Chilean organic vegetables arrive in UK soon
The first organic courgettes, tomatoes and capiscum from Chile are due to arrive in the UK in mid-February shipped in by Law's Produce.
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Argentina's organic mission
The UK will play host to a delegation of organic growers from Argentina in February.
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Sprout growers show their teeth
Brussels sprout growers form the British Sprout Growers Association, with the aim of raising market value and educating people about the eating qualities and other benefits of today's sprouts. It is also seeking to establish 12-month availability.
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Somerfield launches biggest ever bean promotion
Somerfield is running a half price promotion on five different types of beans, following a bumper crop and an increase in consumer awareness.
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Fisher Fresh Vegetables merges with Fisher Foods
Fisher Fresh Vegetables to join the Fisher Foods chilled produce division from September 1.
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Continuity of field crops shaken by record wet weather
UK growers of field crops warn that heavy disruption has been caused to the drilling and planting calendar, as a result of the wettest April and May on record for parts of the country.