Brassica news archive – Page 26
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ArticleIndonesia destroys produce without documentation
Quarantine agency BKP destroyed Chinese and Singaporean produce without complete import documents
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ArticleChoudou makes comeback
The old brassica variety is gaining publicity on its return thanks to French producer Larrère
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Growers flock to Rijk Zwaan event
Dutch seed giant Rijk Zwaan welcomed higher numbers of visitors than expected at its recent Organic Days event.
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ArticleVegetables look for balance
Across the vegetable category there’s been some good news with more shoppers buying in, but concerns about the supply-demand balance remain for certain crops
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ArticleGrowers issue price-promotion warning
UK growers have united to warn retailers against promoting on price this season as yields across major lines plummet and costs soar.
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ArticlePrince de Bretagne keen on kale
The French marketer is broadening its cabbage offering, with plans to develop the kale market both at home and abroad
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ArticleBrassica supplier hits back at exploitation claims
One of the UK’s main supermarket brassica suppliers has denied reports in the Polish press claiming it mistreats its eastern European workers.
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ArticleBrussels sprouts sales spiral
Sales of Brussels sprouts have spiked at Morrisons, surprising the retailer and growers alike.
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ArticleTesco launches sweeter broccoli
UK's largest grocer unveils packs of new, longer-stemmed 'supersweet' variety as part of its Tesco Finest range
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ArticleBritish sprouts could be off the menu this Christmas
The traditional Christmas dinner could be missing a festive favourite as concerns mount for the winter crop of British Brussels sprouts.
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ArticleFear grows for winter vegetables
Warm dry weather last week has not done much to allay vegetable growers’ fears over their summer crops as concern starts to grow for winter lines.
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ArticleIndependent thinking
Away from the multiples the independent retail trade is finding ways to evolve and thrive. David Shapley reports from Surrey on how the sector has found its niche
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ArticleSummer washout
Many growers are calling this the worst summer in living memory, as the rain and dull conditions continue to cause havoc for crops. Thomas Hobbs assesses how hard growers around the country have been hit
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ArticleNew film extends brassica shelf life
UK-based packaging firm Sirane has developed a new film that it claims will double the shelf life of brassicas.
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ArticlePutting the soul into summer greens
From soul food cooking to Gok Wan’s Chinese revolution in the nation’s kitchens, summer greens are back on the menu. Samantha Lyster reports
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ArticleNew film extends brassica shelf-life
Sirane reports positive results for new packaging material, which it claims could even boost British export sales
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ArticleVeg sales defy rainy outlook
At first glance the vegetable sales figures look little more than stable, but beneath the top-line numbers, several crops are performing very well
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Article+Brócoli aims to build demand in Spain
Spanish promotional organisation appoints new president and targets significant increase in domestic consumption of broccoli
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ArticleA world of opportunity
With more and more UK fresh produce companies now exporting, Thomas Hobbs examines the blueprint to international success