Brassica news archive – Page 26
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ArticleCabbage 'protects' from radiation
American research finds that a compound derived from cruciferous vegetables protected rats from lethal doses of radiation
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ArticleBroccoli found to slow osteoarthritis
UK study identifies the role of broccoli-rich compound sulforaphane in maintaining joint health
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ArticleLos Rancheros focuses on US
After success with fresh carrot exports to the US, the Mexican garlic specialist now plans to supply bell peppers and broccoli
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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