Brassica news archive – Page 30
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ArticleEarly start for Tenderstem in UK
Broccoli variety enjoys record-breaking early start in UK, as well as unprecedented March and April sales
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ArticleUK vegetable industry battles dry conditions
The UK vegetable industry continues to take a battering and growers in Lincolnshire are heading towards a mid-June meltdown as rain is largely alluding producers.
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ArticleCrop problems hit a month early
Some aphid species have appeared a month earlier than forecast and whitefly have already been spotted on overwintered brassica crops.
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Retailers mark summertime with a fresh approach
As summer choices come into their own, Tesco seems to have been the first to try out a new soft fruit on its customers, with
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Wanted: never-ending stream of new ideas
There’s no doubting that both consumer tastes and eating habits have changed over the years and will continue to do
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ArticleWinter of two halves perks up vegetable category
UK businesses had to deal with one of the worst run ups to Christmas on record, and concerns are rife that long-term damage may have been caused to finances. But a change in weather fortunes after the festive period may hold solace. Alex Lawson reports
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ArticleStrong vegetable season for Murcia
Stable temperatures over winter months aided both demand and crop development for southern Spanish vegetables
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Rudis gets brassica approval
The fungicide Rudis with tzt technology has gained approval for use on cauliflower and broccoli/calabrese.
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ArticleFreshfel challenges price perceptions
Consumer perceptions that fresh produce is expensive are not a true reflection of the marketplace and must be challenged by the industry, Freshfel has claimed.
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ArticleNHF makes research call
UK horticulture is in need of a significant research and innovation agenda to create the right environment for any future success.
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ArticleJersey Royal gets a lift
The Jersey Royal brand has steadily risen in prominence in the 15 years since its Protected Designation of Origin status was awarded. Elizabeth O’Keefe travels to the island as the first outdoor new potatoes are lifted to give a seasonal update
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ArticleTraditional veg focus as Marshalls revamps
Marshalls is to streamline and become a specialist as it looks to counter product losses and a dent in profitability.
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ArticleBritish brassica growers aim for revival
Brassica producers in UK hope second year of Love Your Greens campaign will continue to revive summer sales
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ArticleProduce World positive despite profit fall
Produce World has said it is well placed to grow over the next few years despite a drop in sales and profits reported in its annual accounts this week.
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ArticleSpanish urged to eat more broccoli
Lack of consumption in Spain is focus of major new campaign being staged with several major retailers
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ArticleWhen regional meets national
Regional sourcing is at its peak, with provenance high on the list of consumer priorities. Ahead of the FPJ Conferences - East Midlands event that will evaluate the supply chain within the region and encourage open debate, Elizabeth O’Keefe takes a look at the changing face of the land and what fresh produce companies can do to help themselves
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It’s judgement day for cauliflower industry
I’m sure I wasn’t the only one watching last week’s pig price demonstration outside Downing Street and
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ArticleCauliflower growers face crisis
Cauliflower could be in danger of becoming a niche product in the UK as growers are threatening to switch out of the crop.
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ArticleSupply strife on purple-sprouting broccoli
Purple sprouting broccoli is suffering from supply problems as the effects of earlier inclement weather take their toll on both UK and Spanish crops.
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ArticleTaiwan cabbage glut causes prices to tank
Taiwanese authorities have taken to hoeing cabbage and bok choy crops to help stablise prices after overproduction caused prices there to fall