Salad vegetables news archive – Page 87
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Normandy launches campaign as gateway to Europe
Normandy Development has launched a campaign calling on UK food companies to “just go South” for reduced cost, quality manufacturing opportunities and easy access to the continent.
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Hazeldene awarded best packer accolade
The Re:fresh Packer of the Year award has gone to Northern salad producer Hazeldene Foods.
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ArticleEVS trio wins Re:fresh innovation gong
English Village Salads (EVS) has won the Stubbins Innovation of the Year award at this year’s Re:fresh awards, for its new Trio Leaf product.
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ArticleTomatoes proven to prevent sun damage
Researchers at Manchester and Newcastle Universities have identified that eating five tomatoes a day may protect consumers against sunburn and premature ageing.
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First quarter "excellent", reports Chiquita
Multinational banana giant Chiquita has reported strong first quarter results for 2008, and claims improved banana pricing has more than offset rising costs.
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ArticleFlorette unveils new campaign
Florette has launched a new TV ad in a £3 million advertising spend new for this year.
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A wash is not enough
Research from the US suggests that even washing leafy vegetables with a chlorine solution is not enough to kill food-poisoning bacteria.
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ArticleScotherbs launches kids' herb project
Herb grower Scotherbs will launch a new Herb Project Pack in 20 local primary schools at the beginning of the summer term, this week.
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ArticleFlorette reaps reward of long salad season
Prepared salad specialist Florette has announced a 40 per cent increase in sales in the UK over the past four weeks
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ArticleThe UK salad industry prays for a warm spring
With variable-quality salad produce coming into the UK from Spain and a cold UK spring predicted, the UK salad industry is gearing up for a tough changeover to the English crop. But with demand high and prices stabilising, there may well be a promising summer ahead for UK salads. Elizabeth O’Keefe reports.
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ArticleFlandria lets Zouk loose
Belgian quality label Flandria is launching new variety Zouk into its Prince loose tomato segment this month, as loose tomatoes regain ground on fruit on the vine.
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Eating greens can cut lung cancer risk
An increased intake of green leafy vegetables may reduce the risk of lung cancer by 50 per cent, according to a new study from Spain.
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ArticleCeleb chefs to front salad campaign
The Fresh Prepared Salads Producer Group (FPSPG) has enlisted two celebrity faces - Channel 4’s Cook Yourself Thin chefs Sophie Michell and Harry Eastwood - to front its Cook Yourself Healthy campaign.
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ArticleFresca starts work on 91ha greenhouse plan
Leading UK fresh produce supplier Fresca Group has officially begun work on a new 91ha advanced greenhouse complex on the Isle of Thanet in Kent, southern England
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ArticleChiquita unveils improved fourth quarter results
Chiquita Brands has reported a lower fourth-quarter loss than a year ago, aided by higher prices for bananas and recovery in the salad business.
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ArticleFlorette enters Virgin territory
Florette has teamed up with Virgin Active Health Clubs for a health and fitness promotion, launched under the slogan ‘Win a Fresh New You’.
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Tough quarter puts suppliers in salad daze
An expected surge in demand for salad products this quarter has failed to materialise. The industry believes that this is just a sign of things to come, and is gearing up for a difficult year. Elizabeth O’Keefe reports.
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ArticleVeg supplies washed away
Heavy rainfall returned to the UK again this week, with flood warnings issued and sirens sounded in some of the UK’s key production areas.
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ArticleGreenery UK ready for post-Christmas rush
The Greenery is preparing for a very short healthy eating boom immediately after Christmas by ramping up supplies of salads for the New Year.
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ArticleCost pressures continue despite price rise, says Chiquita
Chiquita Brands International has reported year-over-year increases in banana prices in all markets for October-November 2007 - but warns that industry cost pressures continue.