Brassica news archive – Page 21
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ArticleLoudest 'cauliflower creak' for 24 years predicted
Morrisons farmers say the creak will be particularly 'noisy' because of a sudden increase in night temperatures following a cold June
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ArticleFunding brings robotic broccoli harvesting closer
Project to develop 3D camera technology for broccoli harvesting wins £138,000 of Agri-Tech funding
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ArticleTesco to trial UK-grown 'sweet' cabbage
Working with TH Clements, retailer bidding to erase 'memories of school dinners and cabbage boiled to within an inch of its life'
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ArticleProduce World site closure leads to 100 job losses
Company's closure of its Butterwick operations will see 120 staff transfer to new JV site but 100 opt for redundancy
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ArticleCN Seeds launches ‘neon pink’ cabbage
UK breeder wins distribution rights for new Chinese cabbage variety Scarlette F1 and will target UK and Spain salad markets
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ArticlePutting the va va voom into veg
Processed food arguably leads the way in effective, catchy and long-lasting advertising slogans and campaigns, but fresh produce marketers are starting to close the gap
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ArticleAussies get ‘first new veggie’ in a decade
Tozer Seeds has launched Kalettes in Australia, through supplier Fresh Select and retail chain Cole Supermarkets
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ArticleMr Broko supplier lauded
Award from Murcian Chamber of Commerce recognises company’s success in boosting region’s broccoli exports
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ArticleVeg industry fears increase in imports
Price wars and supply continuity may be among reasons why retailers are looking to increase veg imports
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ArticleSeed firms gear up for kale growth
The ever-increasing demand for kale is bringing challenges and opportunities
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ArticleTH Clements sacks worker for urinating in field
Lincolnshire brassica grower was alerted after member of public reportedly filmed incident on mobile phone
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ArticleInterview: Produce World and its £500m ambition
Produce World has major growth plans, and the number of changes it has made recently suggest it means business. Michael Barker went to meet the senior team
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ArticlePositive signs for suppliers in Europe
New growth in convenience and organics could help reverse a recent decline in fresh fruit and vegetable sales, says analyst
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ArticleRuling in landmark broccoli patent case
Director at John Innes Centre, which brought the case on the Beneforte variety, said the decision gives 'much-needed clarity'
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ArticleSlug in my bag of Morrisons frozen veg, student claims
Big Four retailer apologises after Amanda Janney claims to have found a slug in among broccoli and cauliflower florets
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ArticleAlbert Heijn removes plastic from veg range
Retailer responds to consumer concerns over excessive use of plastic by changing how some of its vegetables are delivered
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ArticleClaims McDonald's is looking to add kale to its menu
According to financial analysts, the leafy brassica could be used in salads or smoothies.
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ArticleSales surge ahead for cabbage that's red
Strong year-on-year volume growth for product, as UK consumers 'recognise the high nutritional value of the veg'
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Article‘Incompetent’ gangmaster stripped of GLA licence
A labour supplier to pea and sprout growers in the West Midlands has had licence removed after underpaying workers
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ArticleRussian retailers raise prices
Prices are up throughout Russia due to soaring inflation, but many grocery stores in Samara have been accused of taking advantage of consumers