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Potato Council pushes National Chip Week

08 December 2008, HortWeek.com

Fish and chip shops are to form the vanguard of Britain's biggest annual potato push.

Tories call for UK produce for public sector

05 December 2008, Horticulture Week

Government departments shun UK fruit and vegetables, according to the Conservative Party, which wants the £2bn public-sector food budget used...

NFU calls on Government to prevent multiple retailers abusing their power

05 December 2008, Horticulture Week

The NFU has called on the Government to do more to check on what it sees as an "abuse of...

Recession may hit farmers' markets

05 December 2008, Horticulture Week

The number of farmers' markets has increased over the past year but with a recession looming that trend is likely...

New ethylene-removal technology keeps fruit fresh longer

05 December 2008, Horticulture Week

Significant advances in the removal of ethylene from apple stores will allow growers to keep varieties like Bramley's Seedling in...

Children 'do not eat Five A Day'

05 December 2008, Horticulture Week

Most children are still shunning or unable to eat the five recommended portions of fruit and vegetables a day, a...

Piccaver warns on EU proposals

05 December 2008, Horticulture Week

British Leafy Salads Association (BLSA) chairman David Piccaver opened the association's biannual gathering in Peterborough last month with a warning...

Marks & Spencer technologist says salads are big sellers

05 December 2008, Horticulture Week

Salad may not be the first thing that comes to mind when considering Marks & Spencer's most iconic products, senior...

Marketing expert criticises 'confusing' bagged salad products

05 December 2008, Horticulture Week

"Over-complicated and confusing" was marketing expert David Hughes' verdict on the range of bagged leafy salads on offer in British...

Organic growers remain positive

05 December 2008, Horticulture Week

Organic growers remain upbeat in the face of the credit crunch and downbeat survey findings.

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