Brassica news archive – Page 21
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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
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ArticleUK demand for organic veg at ‘all time high’
Organic cauliflower tops list with value up 66.7 per cent, with brassica, broccoli and root crops also in growth over Christmas
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ArticleFreshtime sponsors local netball team
Lincolnshire prepared and salad firm has provided Boston West Academy with a new kit for the mixed netball team
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ArticleTruss gets taste of hands-free tractor on veg grower visit
Riviera Produce's £100,000 investment in next generation farming was wheeled out for the recent visit of the Defra secretary
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ArticleCBBC star unveiled as new 'face' of brassicas
Professional chef Aaron Craze will help with PR activity for the growers' association and its Love Your Greens campaign
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ArticleFlower Sprout to make international debut
The vegetable will be available in a number of European countries from this year
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ArticleGecko found in Sainsbury’s broccoli
Family allowed to keep ‘Broc’ as family pet while retailer stresses broccoli is ‘thoroughly inspected’ at point of harvest
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ArticleSales surge for cavolo nero
Waitrose sees sales of the veg also known as 'Tuscan kale' rise by nearly 350 per cent, and tips it for even greater heights in 2015