Peppers news archive – Page 2
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ArticleBelgium’s UK export mission
Rather than prompting Belgium to focus its efforts on other markets, Brexit has seen the country actively target export growth in Britain. Fred Searle crosses the Channel to find out how and why
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ArticleTropiWorld gets growing in exotics
Exotics specialist TropiWorld is increasingly expanding into production, as it sees demand blossom for exotic roots, vegetables and fruits
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ArticleConsumers ‘in the dark’ about food’s enviromental impact
Hi-tech salad bar specialist Picadeli rolls out new carbon labelling system after report finds shoppers have no way of knowing whether their eating habits are good for the planet
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ArticleMind the gaps: will the UK get caught short again?
UK retail buyers are renowned for staying cool as a cucumber to guarantee supply. But in the past few weeks, the reliability of their sourcing programmes has been called into question
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Article‘Supermarket shortages highlight relevance of wholesale market model’
Comment: Jo Breare, general manager at Covent Garden Market Authority, says that, by contrast, the way wholesalers at New Covent Garden Market do business is “robust, reasonable and reliable”
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Article‘Fresh produce market in crisis,’ says ParcelHero
The delivery firm warns that the UK fresh produce market is in crisis since Brexit import rules and the energy crisis have cut supplies
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ArticleDimbleby blames ‘supermarket culture’ for veg shortages
Government food tsar and restaurateur Henry Dimbleby tells BBC Today programme that supermarket culture – not weather – is to blame for produce shortages in UK
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ArticleSweet Palermo introduced to India
Rijk Zwaan and IG International collaboration delivers sweet pointed peppers to Indian market
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ArticleBelOrta auctions first green peppers of 2023
The Belgian cooperative has announced the sale of the first green peppers of the year, with red and yellow varieties not far behind
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AnalysisOPN releases State of Organic Produce 2022 report
US organic produce sales increased by 3 per cent while volume decreased by 3.7 per cent in 2022
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ArticleShortages force retailers to ration fresh produce
UK supermarkets are rationing fresh fruit and vegetables in stores as crop shortages leave shelves empty
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ArticleTatayoyo wins Fruit Logistica Innovation Award 2023
Rijk Zwaan’s branded variety holds off strong competition to win this year’s top prize at Fruit Logistica in Berlin
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AnalysisUnderstand the business better with Fruit Logistica’s free report
Produced by Fruitnet, publication provides expert analysis of the industry’s most important trends, key developments, and some big challenges ahead
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ArticleArtemac helps Orius to control thrips
Belgium’s Biobest says that Artemac provides a cost-effective means of supporting its Orius-System to control thrips in sweet peppers and other crops
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ArticleUS organic produce sales top US$9.4bn in 2022
A report released by the Organic Produce Network and its partners shows that dollar growth climbed 3 per cent last year, although volumes fell 3.7 per cent
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ArticlePure Flavor acquires DeTemporada Farms
Deal is part of company’s strategy to scale up operations through regional acquisitions and investment in new greenhouse acreage
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ArticleRijk Zwaan moving Freshly Forward at Fruit Logistica
The vegetable breeding company will display a range of innovations at the Berlin event next month
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ArticlePlan ahead for Fruit Logistica 2023, which has something for everyone
Make sure you are fully prepared for your return to the world’s biggest and best fresh produce trade exhibition
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ArticleLive-cooked dinner showcases best from Belgium
Networking dinner organised by Fresh From Belgium in collaboration with FPJ brings together Belgian exporters and British buyers to sample country’s high-quality seasonal produce
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ArticleDefra to invest £12.5m in ag automation
Defra secretary pledges £12.5m investment to drive innovation in high-tech agriculture