Root vegetable news archive – Page 25

  • Morrisons 'all things to all men'
    Article

    Morrisons 'all things to all men'

    2004-03-18T08:01:00Z

    Morrisons's takeover of Safeway could put it in a position to be "all things to all men", but the store must tread carefully, analysts warn.

  • Lance Cornell and Alan Avison: The new wizards of Oz?
    Article

    Avicorn to open up down under

    2003-11-05T19:26:56Z

    Importer-exporter Avicorn is opening an office in Australia in December.

  • Critical time for organics
    Article

    Critical time for organics

    2003-10-09T18:04:55Z

    As the soaring growth rate of the last few years begins to slide, there has been a change in focus in organic fresh produce along the length of the supply chain. Dominic Weaver reports.

  • Bruce MacMillan, sales specialist at Seminis
    Article

    Roots are hot to trot

    2003-09-26T16:25:38Z

    Demand for root crops has suffered in hot weather and an Indian summer has not helped growing conditions. UK hopes for the future remain positive though with trialing of new varieties and the emergence of purple carrots. John Broy reports.

  • Article

    French lose their window

    2003-05-21T17:48:41Z

    Last year was a poor one for French carrots. And the early signs for this season do not make 2003 look any better. John Broy reports.

  • Article

    RB Organics hosts grower event

    2003-02-24T00:00:00Z

    Organic root specialist RB Organic held its annual growers event in Perth, Scotland.

  • Article

    Carrot-eaters want choices

    2003-01-30T00:00:00Z

    Consumer research on carrots carried out by Isleham Fresh Produce (IFP) has shown consumers want more choice.

  • Article

    Fenmarc bought out again

    2002-11-04T00:00:00Z

    Following a management buyout in 1998, Fenmarc Produce Ltd has been bought out again. The new owners are Mark Harrod and Chris Swift. The secondary buyout will free funding for future development.

  • Article

    Crunch time for Boots

    2002-08-29T00:00:00Z

    A new 80g snack pack product, "Celery Crunchies" was launched by retailer Boots this week,priced at 50p.

  • Article

    Purple carrots hit JS's shelves

    2002-05-18T00:00:00Z

    Sainsbury's is teaming up with producer Isleham Fresh Produce to sell purple carrots this summer.

  • Article

    Vegetables in cancer cause scare

    2002-02-21T00:00:00Z

    Research carried out at Glasgow University suggests that pesticide residues on vegetable crops are causing a rise in gullet cancer.

  • Article

    Priory businesses sold

    2001-09-23T00:00:00Z

    G's Marketing and Knights of Norfolk have bought separate parts of the business of Priory Produce.

  • Article

    Mintel report finds key to produce growth

    2000-05-29T00:00:00Z

    The findings of the latest Market Intelligence report on Fresh Fruit & Vegetables, 2000, shows that offering effective competition to processed foods is the key to growth in fresh fruit and vegetables sales.

  • Article

    Burgess backs calls for British branding

    1999-11-09T00:00:00Z

    Russell Burgess have applauded the NFU's plea to clearly distinguish UK produce.