Peppers news archive – Page 48

  • Article

    Movie move from Asda

    2005-12-06T12:01:01Z

    Characters from the family blockbuster Madagascar are causing a stir in Asda’s produce department.

  • A place in the sun
    Article

    A place in the sun

    2005-11-24T16:35:42Z

    Almería is the hottest province in Andalucia and has an average of more than 3,000 hours of sunshine each year. Its climate and conditions make it one of the most important agricultural sources in the world, supplying Europe with salads throughout the winter months. Emma Twyning meets some of the growers who are looking to further establish themselves in the UK with a new quality guarantee.

  • Ready, steady, fresh
    Article

    Ready, steady, fresh

    2005-11-10T15:14:29Z

    Ready meals might not seem like an obvious area for the fresh produce industry, but undercurrents within the sector may be opening up new opportunities. Ed Bedington reports.

  • Israel shrugs off shake-up
    Article

    Israel shrugs off shake-up

    2005-10-27T17:02:49Z

    Israel’s horticultural sector has experienced something of an upheaval during the past year, with the arrival of a new exporting player onto the scene. However, despite certain shifts in management and grower allegiances, those involved seem to be taking it all in their stride, and hopes are high for a productive winter. Elspeth Waters reports.

  • Christmas is coming
    Article

    Christmas is coming

    2005-10-27T16:58:56Z

    Retailers are gearing up for one of the best selling periods in the calendar. Doris Lee Butterworth gets into the Christmassy mood.

  • Jim Juby
    Article

    Redefinition of a marrow

    2005-10-08T18:01:03Z

    Tozer Seeds, the Cobham-based UK independent breeder, hopes to redefine the public perception of a marrow.

  • New "living" product wins award
    Article

    New "living" product wins award

    2005-09-24T17:01:01Z

    Action Pearl Growers won an innovation award at AGF Totaal for its Pick-a-tom product,

  • Eric King, acting area manager, and Jey Chandra, store manager, at Somerfield’s Battersea branch
    Article

    Vegication, Vegication, Vegication,

    2005-09-22T16:47:51Z

    Supermarket staff are often under attack for a lack of consideration when handling fruit and vegetables, but that could all be about to change. Emma Twyning talks to two of the leading chains about their new in-store training schemes designed to educate staff about different fresh produce lines.

  • Hirsty work
    Article

    Hirsty work

    2005-09-15T17:30:02Z

    Farmers need to learn lessons from the retailers when it comes to running their business, claims the new face of UK horticulture, Richard Hirst. Ed Bedington went to meet him.

  • Spanish salads spring to life
    Article

    Spanish salads spring to life

    2005-09-08T16:01:36Z

    Spanish salad producers are raising their game as new developments unfold in their sector. Doris Lee Butterworth investigates.

  • Article

    Descriptions add an extra something

    2005-09-08T15:57:26Z

    Retail marketing - particularly in the form of product descriptions - has reached new heights, writes David Shapley.Perhaps

  • Article

    Money for new fruit

    2005-09-08T15:57:22Z

    US agriculture secretary, Mike Johanns, has announced plans to spend $9 million on 225 schools in eight states and three

  • Article

    Mrs Ramsey's ice greens

    2005-08-28T16:01:01Z

    TANA Ramsay, the wife of celebrity chef Gordon, is hoping to steal some of the limelight from her famous husband with the launch of vegetable ice cream recipes.

  • Silbermann
    Article

    PMA announces high-flying keynote presenters

    2005-08-21T14:01:01Z

    The Produce Marketing Association (PMA) has announced its list of keynote speakers for this year's Fresh Summit, In Atlanta in November.

  • Baby boom
    Article

    Baby boom

    2005-08-18T16:06:40Z

    Baby vegetables enjoy a somewhat cherubic image and those involved in the sector are making the most of the awwww factor. Doris Lee Butterworth finds out more.

  • Article

    Israel racks up record exports

    2005-08-14T13:01:00Z

    Vegetable exports from Israel have increased in 2004-05 reaching a record 395,000 tonnes.

  • Article

    New appointments at herb company

    2005-07-24T15:01:03Z

    Herb supplier British Pepper & Spice (BPS) has made two new appointments within the company and is also pleased to announce a further internal appointment.

  • Fresh produce heroes
    Article

    Fresh produce heroes

    2005-07-14T17:49:16Z

    Somerfield, fresh from its success at Re:fresh is once again knuckling down and getting on with doing what it does best - selling fresh produce. Ed Bedington took a look at what makes the award-winning company tick.

  • Article

    Fresh-cut watermelon breakthrough

    2005-07-09T08:01:01Z

    New growing techniques could boost watermelon quality for the fresh prepared sector and help disease resistance.

  • Fresh launch for Anona
    Article

    Fresh launch for Anona

    2005-07-01T08:01:01Z

    A fresh produce company is aiming at the high-end catering sector with the launch of an innovative range of prepared produce.