Peppers news archive – Page 23
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ArticleOctober turns orange
It’s that time of year again when squash growers are frantically harvesting their pumpkins to ensure there’s a Jack o’Lantern at every UK household celebrating the festival this Halloween. Elizabeth O’Keefe reports
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ArticleDel Monte eyes Costa Rican peppers
Group to finish construction on Costa Rican greenhouse facilities later in the year, with imports starting in 2012
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ArticleKarin Ridgers: Engaging consumers in the wonders of fresh produce
I was asked recently to film as the “vegetarian and healthy eating” expert for VideoJug, and we filmed many ways
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ArticleGrower-exporters find the ideal route to market in South Africa
Efforts by retailers to increase direct sourcing from their suppliers in South Africa are being challenged by increased efforts by grower-exporters and exporters to set up their own direct supply lines. Fred Meintjes reports
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ArticleSaudi mulls ban on Egyptian veg
Following the discovery of insecticides that exceeded MRLs, Saudi Arabia is considering a ban on Egyptian peppers and strawberries
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ArticleSpain pushes for recovery
The coming months are likely to prove a true test for Spain as salad growers from Andalusia to Valencia try to bounce back from the impact of European E. coli crisis of May and June. Kathy Hammond finds out how the sector is measuring up
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Rectory Food creates new division
Rectory Food Group has created a new ingredients division sourcing extensive volumes of fresh produce.
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ArticleSainsbury's unveils summer courgette
Yellow courgette variety grown in Cornwall set to make colourful addition to retailers' fresh vegetable range until October
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ArticleUS grants entry for Panamanian peppers
The new ruling for imports of peppers from Panama into the US comes into effect on 22 September 2011
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ArticleSalad category experiences the calm after the storm
The salads industry was hit with an unprecedented crisis this quarter. More than any climatic event or economic shift, the E. coli effect has had a catastrophic impact on not just sales, but continued consumer confidence. Elizabeth O’Keefe reports
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ArticleCamposol takes earnings hit
Asparagus sales and prices have helped push revenue growth at Peruvian exporter Camposol but overall results have been described as "disappointing" by its group CEO Fabio Matarazzo.
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ArticleThe only way is Sussex
Innovative thinking and vertical collaboration throughout the local supply chain is pushing the fresh produce sector forward in Sussex. Elizabeth O’Keefe visits the area to find out what lies ahead for the region
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ArticleLAVA expects August pepper peak
The Flandria auction association in Belgium anticipates plentiful supplies of peppers until October
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ArticleTesco drops chilli bombshell
Tesco is stocking the world’s hottest commercially grown chilli. Bhut Jolokia has been used by the Indian army in developing crowd control grenades.
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ArticleCrisis Point
Amid a series of allegations and recriminations, the European E. coli outbreak has been a catastrophe for the fresh produce industry. Anna Sbuttoni asks how best to manage a food crisis
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ArticlePeru unveils pepper event
Conference sessions at the II International Pepper Convention will focus on issues from field to fork later this month
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ArticlePeru eyes global pepper stardom
A focus on coordination and better market access strategies could drive the country’s international pepper exports to the top spot
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ArticleIsrael set for summer of strong supply
Israeli stonefruit, grapes and exotics are providing a welcome reminder of summer, even if UK temperatures aren’t quite living up to expectations. Doris Lee Butterworth reports
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Consumers' varying tastes give hope to varietal NPD
The days are past when British consumers could be called conservative. Both the Sunday lunch and a full English breakfast may
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ArticleAubergine production rises in Belgium
After last year's successful aubergine season, Belgian producers have increased their production area and expect another strong year