Brassica news archive – Page 16
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ArticleScientists remove seasonality from new broccoli
A new fast-growing broccoli variety that can yield year-round could remove seasonality and ensure supply continuity
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ArticleCauliflower back in Brittany
More favourable weather conditions in Brittany spell good news for the region’s brassica harvest, with cauliflower volumes returning to normal
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ArticlePromote UK veg not iceberg shortage, says grower
British consumers are being urged to choose British seasonal veg such as kale, leeks or cabbage as Spanish shortage continues
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ArticleSupermarkets ration veg as shortage bites
Tesco and Morrisons among the retailers limiting purchases of some vegetables and salads
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ArticleChilling winter for salad veg suppliers
Media headlines have put veg shortages in the spotlight for now but the impact on suppliers will last for much longer
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ArticlePrince de Bretagne promotes brassicas
The Breton marketer is shining a light on the broad range of brassicas available, from the common cauliflower to the less-known flower sprout
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ArticlePrices surge as veg shortage bites
The price of some vegetables are at their highest level in 15 years, according to Anecoop
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ArticleProvefrut foresees brighter future in Europe
The frozen vegetable specialist hopes Ecuador’s new trade deal with the EU will bring long-term stability to its European programmes
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ArticleFirst Aussie zucchinis shipped to Japan
Consumers in Japan can now dine on Australian zucchinis, melons and pumpkins
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ArticleBrassica sector wins new £4.4m research project
A new project funded by the BBSRC will look at how brassica crops react to the environment and aim to reduce crop losses
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ArticleCold snap threatens Italian production
Salads, vegetables, citrus and grapes all stand to be adversely affected by severe cold weather across the country
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ArticleGeorge Eustice to open brassica and salad conference
Farming minister will address Brexit in his opening address alongside speakers on technical and marketing issues
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ArticleNew deal offers The Greenery fresh start
Following several years of restructuring, the Dutch produce marketer has secured new financial backing
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ArticleTenderstem sales up 23 per cent in 2016
Heavy investment in PR and marketing boosted Tenderstem sales by 23 per cent with volume of seed up 10 per cent in the UK
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ArticleRain dampens Spanish outlook
Supplies of leafy salads, citrus and vegetables face disruption as losses run into hundreds of millions of euros
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ArticleNisa launches Festive Five veg deal
Maris Piper, Brussels sprouts, carrots, parsnips and a Savoy cabbage are on sale at 39p each until January
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ArticleSprout shortage threatens Christmas supply
Prices are up by 50 per cent on the markets while Diamondback Moth issues have led to lower yields and smaller sizes
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ArticleKalettes poised for major marketing push
Tozer Seeds-bred brassica brand is ramping up marketing for this season as suppliers aim to replicate Tenderstem success
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ArticleSales of Bimi up 65 per cent in Europe
Branded brassica is being supplied to European retailers via FV SeleQt as brand licensor unveils new packaging
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ArticleDiamondback moth ‘resistant to pyrethroids’
AHDB is hosting a workshop in January to update growers on the latest control methods for DBM