Peppers news archive – Page 26
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Karin 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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Grower-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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Saudi 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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Spain 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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Sainsbury'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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US 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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Salad 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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Camposol 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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The 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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LAVA expects August pepper peak
The Flandria auction association in Belgium anticipates plentiful supplies of peppers until October
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Tesco 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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Crisis 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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Peru 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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Peru 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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Israel 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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Aubergine production rises in Belgium
After last year's successful aubergine season, Belgian producers have increased their production area and expect another strong year
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E. coli aid slammed as supply chain snubbed
The UK trade and Spanish growers are considering legal action after an aid package of €210 million was approved by the EC in the wake of the E. coli outbreak.
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The many challenges of modern horticulture
Trying to achieve ultimate horticultural efficiency and profitability has been the seemingly impossible goal of growers and