Brassica news archive – Page 26
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ArticleEating broccoli 'rejuvenates metabolism'
Paper presents evidence that a compound found in broccoli can re-tune human metabolism to reduce disease risk
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Obama reveals broccoli preference
US president's revelation that broccoli is his favourite food is welcomed by the United Fresh Produce Association
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ArticlePrince de Bretagne aids consumers
This artichoke season, the Brittany-based marketer aims to boost sales by educating consumers on how to prepare the vegetable
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ArticleBacking brassicas
The market is eagerly awaiting the peak of UK-grown summer brassicas following the cool, wet spring. FPJ catches up with growers and breeders to find out what to expect for this season and beyond
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ArticleFlandria cauliflower late but picking up
The long winter and low nighttime temperatures in recent months have combined to delay Belgium's summer cauliflower season
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ArticleCarrots top Belgian vegetable list
Belgians buying more of their fresh vegetables through discount chains, according to new figures published this week
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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