Peppers news archive – Page 33
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ArticleCentralised thinking
The Vale of Evesham has the whole package when it comes to the fresh produce trade, with seed manufacturers, growers, prepared facilities, packers, suppliers and haulage companies all working together to make up the West Midlands’ fruit and vegetable hub. But has Evesham moved with the times? Elizabeth O’Keefe visits the area to find out
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Retailers introduce a rainbow of produce lines
Netting in various colours has been the traditional way to present citrus for more years than I care to remember, but there
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Retailers mix past and present in produce offer
I felt a distinct tug at my memory this week when passing the melon section in Asda. Spanish Piel de Sapo is now very much
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FL innovation award deadline nears
The organisers of Fruit Logistica are preparing for their annual search for the leading fresh produce innovation ahead of next year’s show.
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Budgens boom follows own-brand sales
Budgens has seen an uplift in sales of up to 24 per cent with the relaunch of its own brand ‘better’ tier, as it continues to develop its own brand range.
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ArticleSpanish keep heads above water
The Spanish salads sector is facing tough times and following a disappointing couple of years, growers are hoping for a reversal of fortunes. Doris Lee Butterworth spoke to leading producers and associations about their plans for the new campaign
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ArticlePepper prices soar as production falls
Yellow peppers from the Netherlands have shot up in price by almost 50 per cent in a week on some UK wholesale markets, from 700p a 5kg carton to 1000p.
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De Ruiter reshuffles seed supplies
De Ruiter Seeds BV has announced a reshuffle of its seed supply to accommodate its acquisition by Monsanto and its subsidiary companies last year and Monsanto's buy-out of the Seminis Group of Companies prior to that.
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ArticleThe great GM debate
Dr Julian Little, chairman of the Agricultural Biotechnology Council, explains why growers, producers and consumers deserve to have a choice over GM
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ArticlePost-harvest know-how
Chelmsford-based Writtle College is one of the country’s most famous and well-respected colleges for horticultural science, technology and research. Laura Gould visited the institution’s post-harvest department to find out more about the wealth of opportunities on offer for the unit’s students and researchers alike
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ArticleVegetable industry continues to shine through recession
With an abundance of new-season vegetables coming out of the fields throughout the UK, the vegetable sector is thriving. Elizabeth O’Keefe finds that the category, as well as demand, is on the up
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Fruiterers taste Spain at Summer Court dinner
Fruiterers’ summer Court Dinners have a tendency to be fairly relaxed affairs, possibly because Liverymen are encouraged
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ArticleIrish respond to potato drop
An 11 per cent drop in the value and volume of potatoes sold on the Irish retail market is causing some concern to Bord Bia, the Republic’s food board.
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ArticleAgrexco’s organic boom
The Israeli exporter has revealed significant increases for its organic products, despite the economic slowdown
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ArticleThe land of plenty
Marketed as the jewel in the UK food industry’s crown, Lincolnshire produces a substantial amount of the fruit and vegetables consumed throughout the country. Due to the county’s rich and fertile soils, it is the UK’s largest producer of potatoes and also specialises in brassicas, soft fruit, salads and peas. In the second of FPJ’s regional reports on Lincolnshire, Elizabeth O’Keefe clocks up more than 300 miles to take a further look at what the fresh produce industry in the county can offer.
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ArticleGreen Seed replaces Food from Britain
International consulting network The Green Seed Group has opened up in Food from Britain’s stead as the UK looks to promote its food and drink overseas and create trade links at home.
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McCain Express arrives
McCain has launched a new Express vegetable range designed to make everyday vegetables more interesting and hassle-free for consumers.
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ArticleCarmel Innovation adds spice to shelves
Israel is well known for its innovative approach to the fresh produce industry, from novel growing techniques and unusual varieties to new types of packaging. Carmel, the brand label of Israeli exporter Agrexco, is now capitalising on that approach to unveil its latest addition to the family - the Carmel Innovation range. Laura Gould reports.