Peppers news archive – Page 54

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    Enormous pumpkin put down to organic techniques

    2002-11-04T00:00:00Z

    Organic growing techniques are reportedly behind the success of Europe's largest pumpkin. The 668lb squash has been grown by EarthWorks in Kent with the aid of student Chris Bonnett.

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    Spanish trees battered

    2002-08-14T00:00:00Z

    Hailstorms, high winds and heavy rainfall struck eastern Spain last Thursday causing euro106 million of damage, according to Valencia producers' association Ava-Asaja.

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    Beacon pots a winner

    2002-08-09T00:00:00Z

    Specialist fresh and exotic ingredients supplier Beacon Foods has launched a new range of potted mixed vegetables and fruits.

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    India-Pakistan tension hits produce

    2002-06-20T00:00:00Z

    Tensions in the disputed Kashmir province are playing havoc with the fruit trade, but sales have increased since the pressure showed signs of easing.

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    FPC issues pepper alert

    2002-05-02T00:00:00Z

    The Fresh Produce Consortium has issued a pesticide alert for capsicum from Turkey and Israel following a report from the German authorities.

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    FPC issues pesticide alerts

    2002-04-25T00:00:00Z

    The Fresh Produce Consortium has delivered three pesticide alerts after notification of exceedance of maximum residue limits (MRL) from both the German and Finnish authorities.

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    FPC issues pesticide alerts

    2002-04-05T00:00:00Z

    The Fresh Produce Consortium has delivered three pesticide alerts after notification of exceedance of maximum residue limits from the German authorities.

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    Exotics on the horizon for UK growers

    2002-04-03T00:00:00Z

    UK could grow exotic crops as climate warms. Butternut squash, chillies and sweet peppers among the possibilities, say experts

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    Israeli tomato crop situation improving

    2002-02-14T00:00:00Z

    Israeli tomatoes have been hit by unseasonable cold, wet weather in January. Volumes were down but are now improving.

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    Peppers in pesticide warning

    2002-01-22T00:00:00Z

    Samples of red bell sweet peppers from Egypt and green Peppers from Turkey have been found to contain pesticides over recommended levels.

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    Greenery International honoured

    2001-12-21T00:00:00Z

    Produce marketer The Greenery International has won the Dutch Horticulture Entrepreneurs Award Foundation's marketing and sales award for boosting tomato consumption in the Netherlands' second largest retailer.

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    Arava opens early window

    2001-12-19T00:00:00Z

    Some canny plantings are helping one Israeli exporter gain an advantage in capsicum supply.

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    Organic experts join forces

    2001-11-15T00:00:00Z

    The Stockbridge Technology Centre and Newcastle University's Tesco Centre for Organic Agriculture have launched their joint venture glasshouse organic crops centre in Stockbridge.

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    Macleod McCombe closes

    2001-09-20T00:00:00Z

    One of the produce trade's best-known names has ceased trading after 38 years.

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    Greenhouse congress coming up

    2001-09-07T00:00:00Z

    Autumn sees major conference for UK growers.Amsterdam hosts event and expects large attendance.

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    HDC gets spider mite control approved

    2001-07-20T00:00:00Z

    The Horticultural Development Council has had an alternative spider mite control product approved for use on protected peppers.

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    Humber takes over VHB

    2001-07-16T00:00:00Z

    Humber Growers announces the acquisition of Van Heyningen Brothers.

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    Fruit fly demise quickens

    2000-07-04T00:00:00Z

    Mediterranean fruit fly discovered in Chile earlier this year could be gone by year end.