All articles by Samantha Lyster – Page 2

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    Bushel Box: Putting herbs front of mind

    2013-06-07T15:02:33Z

    R&G Herbs company Nature's Flavours is stepping up its campaign to get shoppers enthused by herbs

  • Kitchen-secrets
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    Kitchen secrets

    2013-06-07T10:46:58Z

    Kitchen gardens are once more gaining popularity as Michelin-starred chefs lead the revival of turning available land into produce-growing areas. Samantha Lyster reports on two restaurants that are digging for diners

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    Royal fruit

    2013-05-24T10:04:58Z

    The mango has long been prized in Hindu culture and praised around the world for its sweet, tender flesh. Samantha Lyster looks at how the season is faring

  • English Lavender
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    It’s Blooming Veg

    2013-05-10T10:44:42Z

    At this year’s Royal Horticultural Society Chelsea Flower Show, gardens are incorporating fruit and vegetable plants among the ornamental displays.

  • jim mckenzie celtic manor
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    A Welsh renaissance

    2013-05-09T16:35:48Z

    The Celtic Manor Resort is known for its world championship golf courses, but now the hotel is looking to revamp the grounds to make the most of its natural attractions.

  • Rhubarb
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    Not just for custard

    2013-05-09T13:46:05Z

    Rhubarb has enjoyed a revival in recent years, and there still appears to be an appetite for the pink stem

  • ross goatham
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    Back to the future

    2013-05-08T15:20:44Z

    AC Goatham is one of the leading top-fruit growers, and the company is on the verge of an exciting future that includes a return to its past

  • MDS 2012 Students
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    Bright young things

    2013-04-26T15:00:23Z

    The food industry all agrees there is a problem with attracting and retaining young, talented workers. But what action is being taken to counter the dearth of interest?

  • LyonBerries
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    Flying the flag

    2013-04-26T14:33:11Z

    A new scheme aims to raise awareness of the many fresh produce varieties that were developed in the UK, in particular its rich heritage in berries.

  • Pink Lady Food Photographer of the Year (An Apple A Day) - Tasty Apple - Alexandrina Paduretu
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    Pink Lady crowns photography champion

    2013-04-25T14:51:51Z

    A Romanian restaurateur has won this year's Pink Lady photographic competition

  • Dorset Naga chilli pepper
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    Some like it hot

    2013-04-22T13:27:57Z

    The UK chilli pepper market is growing, as consumers get adventurous and stock up on more than the basic red or green product

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    Produce World succeeds in potato education

    2013-04-16T10:16:59Z

    Leading grower and supplier of fresh vegetables, Produce World, has teamed up with the East of England Agricultural Society to help teach children about the health and nutritional benefits of potatoes.

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    Potato Council grows its schools scheme

    2013-04-16T10:16:59Z

    Over two thirds of the UK’s primary schools are now taking part in the Potato Council’s Grow Your Own Potatoes project.

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    California Prune Board demonstrates versatility

    2013-04-16T10:16:59Z

    The California Prune Board is to showcase at IFE a new cheese from Marks and Spencer that contains its quality fruit.

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    New face for Interfarm UK

    2013-04-16T10:16:39Z

    A leading agricultural and horticultural supply company has added a new face to its management team.

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    NZ strikes back on frozen produce claims

    2013-04-16T10:16:37Z

    New Zealand growers are hitting back at claims by an Australian trade body that its trans-Tasman neighbour is sending sub-standard frozen vegetables to its shores.

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    Competition clicks with photographers

    2013-04-16T10:16:29Z

    Apple brand Pink Lady has announced a 70 per cent increase in entries for its Food Photographer of the Year competition.

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    Not so sour lemons

    2013-04-16T10:16:27Z

    A new citrus variation is set to have the foodservice sector scrapping to get hold of the limited amount of produce.

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    Flooding causing chaos on roads

    2013-04-16T10:15:40Z

    Roads have been blocked and train services disrupted as flooding hit parts of the UK.

  • One of Wealmoor's Kenyan agri-workers
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    Awards glory for Wealmoor

    2013-04-16T10:14:35Z

    Fresh produce business Wealmoor scooped a top accolade at the Institute of Grocery Distribution’s (IGD) award ceremony.