Brassica news archive – Page 34
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Trans-Tasman project leads to Booster Broccoli
Australian and New Zealand scientists have been working together to develop Booster Broccoli, which has gone into supermarkets in both countries this week.
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ArticleAustralia debuts cancer-fighting broccoli
A new cancer-fighting, antioxidant-loaded broccoli variety is the first in a set to hit the market from Australian scientists
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ArticleThe land of plenty
Marketed as the jewel in the UK food industry’s crown, Lincolnshire produces a substantial amount of the fruit and vegetables consumed throughout the country. Due to the county’s rich and fertile soils, it is the UK’s largest producer of potatoes and also specialises in brassicas, soft fruit, salads and peas. In the second of FPJ’s regional reports on Lincolnshire, Elizabeth O’Keefe clocks up more than 300 miles to take a further look at what the fresh produce industry in the county can offer.
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Pressure on consumer spend takes effect in the aisles
In the prevailing economic climate, there is no doubt that pack size has become more important, and also taken on an
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Bellaverde set for UK growth
A new sweet-tasting broccoli variety is to hit supermarket shelves this month, backed by a celebrity PR campaign
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ArticleWarming to change
The recession may have taken some of the heat off the issue of climate change, but it is still firmly on the agenda. With the recent release of UK climate projections and the government proposing funds to help developing countries deal with climate change, the fresh produce sector is being urged to adapt to this significant challenge. Doris Lee Butterworth investigates
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ArticleCauli supplies feel the squeeze
A tightening of availability of UK cauliflower will be short-lived, according to the brassica sector’s leader.
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ArticleHot start for summer brassicas
May heralds the beginning of the summer brassica season and as producers hope for rain in key areas, many are also addressing the challenges of labour shortages and the continued squeeze on research and development funding. Doris Lee Butterworth reports.
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ArticleHigh demand for British veg signals successful summer
The last quarter has been a rollercoaster ride for the vegetable sector, with both the weather and availability of product going from one extreme to the other. But as the British season kicks off, pressure has eased and demand for home-grown veg has never been better. Elizabeth O’Keefe reports.
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ArticleLifetime Achievement accolade for Alick Glass
Alick Glass, founder of Glass Associates Limited and industry representative, was recognised for outstanding services to the fresh produce sector when he won the Florette Lifetime Achievement Award at Re:fresh on Thursday.
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C-stores still have produce chances
The tide may not have completely turned as far as convenience stores are concerned and it is generally acknowledged that there
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ArticlePrince de Bretagne launches new image
In order to demonstrate the company’s commitment to protecting the land, the Brittany-based vegetable marketer has created a new image
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ArticleUS broccoli exports to Taiwan uncertain
Western flower thrip-inspired phyto protocols are squeezing US broccoli exports to Taiwan
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ArticleBelgian cauliflower season heats up
The cauliflower season is getting underway in Belgium, and growers hope to make up for the shortfall in the winter crop
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Wales registers organics growth
The latest Welsh Organic Production and Market Report from Organic Centre Wales shows that the Welsh organic sector saw significant growth to more than 950 producers in 2008.
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ArticleTenderstem comes of age
A relatively new crop on the marketplace, Tenderstem broccoli is managing to battle through the recession and establish itself as a must-have niche line in UK multiples. Elizabeth O’Keefe visits the vegetable’s main areas of production in Kenya to find out how the industry is faring.
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ArticleMedia-led brassica war dominates the quarter
This quarter saw the national media jump on the bandwagon and push forward the plight of home-grown cauliflower to UK consumers. Elizabeth O’Keefe investigates and asks, is it a little too late to save the British cauliflower?
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ArticleBrassica debate hits headlines
UK brassica growers are basking in the glow of some national press coverage over the past week, despite a tight supply situation.
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French firm launches new cauliflower
Prince de Bretagne claims its new brassica product will be more environmentally friendly and easier for consumers
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ArticleCauli hits back at broccoli bashing
A battle of the florets has broken out after reports this week suggested that the classic cauliflower has been overtaken in popularity by broccoli.