Peppers news archive – Page 44

  • Article

    UK warms to chillies

    2007-07-07T08:01:01Z

    The increasing influence of ethnic foods in the nation's diet is expanding the niche market for chilli peppers which can be grown in the UK between June and September.

  • Israel breaks pepper record
    Article

    Israel breaks pepper record

    2007-06-29T17:01:01Z

    The Israeli capsicum season has just closed, with exports registering an all-time high of 93,000 tonnes.

  • A regional roam in Lancashire
    Article

    A regional roam in Lancashire

    2007-06-28T17:06:31Z

    In the first of our series of regional reports, FPJ takes a look at how Made In Lancashire (MIL), a government-funded organisation dedicated to the development and promotion of Lancashire’s small food producers, helps the region’s fresh produce industry. Elizabeth O’Keefe investigates.

  • Dutch cues up for export expansion
    Article

    Dutch cues up for export expansion

    2007-06-12T10:01:01Z

    Eight Dutch cucumber associations are to combine under the K8 banner to jointly strengthen their international market position.

  • Article

    Monsanto forms International Seed Group

    2007-06-04T08:01:01Z

    Monsanto Company has formed International Seed Group, Inc (ISG), a holding company to invest in vegetable and fruit seed businesses with capital and technology investments.

  • Gold for Best of British at Chelsea
    Article

    Gold for Best of British at Chelsea

    2007-05-25T08:01:01Z

    Produce from British NFU growers took the President's Award in the Royal Pavilion at Chelsea.

  • The tomato rally
    Article

    The tomato rally

    2007-05-24T17:09:06Z

    UK tomato growers rallied together for the fourth annual British Tomato Week, which kicked off on May 14 and saw a host of events and activities take place across the UK. Anna Sbuttoni reports.

  • Article

    Summer kicks off in style in produce aisles

    2007-05-24T17:08:49Z

    At this time of year, there always seems to be plenty going on in produce departments. Summer is in the air, with the first

  • Article

    Co-op customers welcome British produce

    2007-05-21T15:01:01Z

    Stubbins Marketing Ltd promoted the “Best of British Produce” on May 14, at the Co-op store in Epping.

  • Article

    Kent cauli grower quits

    2007-05-18T11:01:01Z

    Kent’s biggest cauliflower grower, Robert Montgomery from the Isle of Thanet, is to cease production of the crop because the vegetable is no longer financially viable.

  • Grower quits over poor returns
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    Grower quits over poor returns

    2007-05-17T08:01:01Z

    Kent’s biggest cauliflower grower, Robert Montgomery from the Isle of Thanet, is to cease production of the crop because the vegetable is no longer financially viable.

  • Article

    Jerseys play well in season characterised by colour

    2007-05-10T16:56:34Z

    I am always delighted when the Jersey season kicks off. Tesco’s 500g pack, priced at £2.49, bears a smart gold and

  • Stubbins nursery welcomes local kids
    Article

    Stubbins nursery welcomes local kids

    2007-05-06T09:01:01Z

    Local children paid a visit to Stubbins Marketing’s pepper nursery in Waltham Abbey last week, as part of the firm’s ongoing campaign to raise awareness among the younger generation of the benefits of locally grown British produce.

  • Article

    Israelis go top with Bio

    2007-04-27T17:01:01Z

    Israeli produce giant Agrexco has enjoyed a highly successful quarter with its Bio Top organic range.

  • Article

    Pricking the balloon of blissful consumer ignorance

    2007-04-27T10:10:07Z

    Describing texture and flavour must be one of the most difficult tasks on the planet. Scientists may have perfected this skill

  • Ug ug ug: spinach is eyepoppingly good for you
    Article

    Vegetables are good for eyesight

    2007-04-25T15:01:01Z

    New research has confirmed that eating vegetables can prevent the onset of failing vision, says professor Ian Grierson, the head of ophthalmology at the University of Liverpool.

  • Article

    New wave of stir fry heats up growing prospects

    2007-04-17T12:01:01Z

    Microwavable stir fry and its barbecued equivalent is becoming the new taste on the block, and opening up potentially a far wider market for what are already being described as oriental vegetables.

  • Feeling the heat
    Article

    Feeling the heat

    2007-04-12T09:57:31Z

    With the good weather now having broken out, Commercial Grower asked a number of leading glasshouse growers how they fared on energy during the winter, what technology they are using in terms of lighting and heating, and what they anticipate being introduced in future.

  • Keelings wins top Irish grower award
    Article

    Keelings wins top Irish grower award

    2007-04-09T08:01:01Z

    Keelings Salads has won the Bord Bia Best Grower of the Year Award, presented to the growers that best represents exceptional standards in production and handling of fresh produce.

  • Certifying the world
    Article

    Certifying the world

    2007-04-05T16:39:53Z

    With the third version of the EurepGAP certification scheme now ready for roll-out, mounting numbers of countries and retailers are beginning to implement their own initiatives benchmarked to the original standard. But does this glut of copycat schemes spell good news for the fresh produce industry? Laura Gould investigates.