Brassica news archive – Page 16
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ArticleScientists to build new brassica bot
Researchers at the University of Plymouth announced plans to bring an automatic brassica harvesting robot to market in two to three years
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ArticlePlastic pallets proving successful in trials
Asda could adopt plastic pallets following a successful trial with Polymer Logistics in transporting brassicas
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ArticleSupplier ‘does not foresee’ repeat Spanish shortages
Reynolds says its supply is “more or less back to normal” after cold snap in Spain caused some to fear shortfalls
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ArticlePrince de Bretagne targets food waste
Through new partnerships and products, the Brittany, France-based marketer aims to reduce food waste and attract younger consumers to the range
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ArticleTenderstem reaches 10m kg milestone
Record volume sales grew by 14 per cent in the last year as Tenderstem records ninth year of double-digit growth
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ArticlePlant science under the microscope
With scientific advancement moving forward at a breathless pace, Michael Barker picks out five innovations offering a brighter future for crop production
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ArticleSainsbury’s launches ‘first-ever’ pulled jackfruit
Pulled jackfruit has ‘extraordinary ability to imitate pulled pork’ and is one of seven products in new plant-based range
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ArticleFirst-ever frozen Tenderstem launches at Iceland
Supplier and frozen specialist TSA International has launched ‘world’s first’ frozen Tenderstem after decade of development
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ArticlePregnancy test 'could help fight brassica diseases'
'Lateral flow device' detects infective spores carried in air around crops, showing how likely a disease is to develop
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ArticleWaitrose unveils sprout-inspired Christmas dessert
Heston Blumenthal's sprout pudding is Waitrose’s third innovation surrounding the festive vegetable this season
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ArticleVeg grower exports caulis to Europe
Southern England Farms is exporting Cornish cauliflowers to Europe throughout the winter season in a range of formats
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ArticlePrice of Christmas dinner rises due to Brexit
Good Housekeeping's annual survey finds the average cost of Christmas dinner is up 16 per cent as prices rise across the plate
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ArticleTesco doubles Xmas veggie offering
Retailer has launched first-ever vegan centrepieces with cauliflower and mushroom wellingtons as meat-free sales soar
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ArticleWaitrose launches 'colour-changing' sprouts
Redarling sprouts turn from purple to red once cooked and have launched at Waitrose ahead of festive season
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ArticleWaitrose creates ‘first-ever’ sprout wreath
Quirky festive creation features sprouts woven into Scottish fir foliage as retailer finds new ways to use sprouts at Christmas
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ArticleDiamondback moths ‘can now survive winter’
Resistant brassica pest can withstand winter temperatures, say experts at Rothamsted Research and AHDB
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ArticleRiverford nets a sustainable packaging solution
Organic supplier has swapped plastic nets for alternatives made from beech wood pulp using offcuts from forestry industry
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ArticleKalettes to pop up in London
Branded vegetable will be centre stage in pop-up shop in London's trendy Hoxton in early December
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ArticleCornwall appeals for special labour support after Brexit
Council asks for area-specific migration laws after study shows serious labour shortages are already causing crop losses
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ArticleCase study: Mixing it up
Splattenridden Farm supplies vegetables and milk to leading brands while its crop rotation has improved soils and reduced input costs