Brassica news archive – Page 34
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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.
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ArticleCold weather hits France
The New Year greeted French growers with subzero temperatures, snow and frost, but some have managed to benefit from the cold
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ArticleMorrisons makes its mark
Morrisons is the fourth-largest retailer in the UK and has shown strong growth since its re-brand in 2007. The fresh produce aisles, in particular, have seen one of the most interesting innovations on retail shop floors for some time, with the creation of the Market Street format. Anna Sbuttoni looks at how the Bradford-based chain came to win the Re:fresh 2008 Foods from Spain Multiple Retailer of the Year award.
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A step-by-step guide to grant funding
Robin Turney, managing director of consultancy Robin Turney Ltd, outlines how fresh produce companies that have recently applied for grants under the Rural Development Programme (RDPE) have enjoyed a high level of success with the scheme.
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ArticleNew fungicide increases yields
Crop protection innovators Bayer CropScience has launched a new fungicide, Rudis, which may massively increase crop yields.
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Where next after EU pesticide move?
Following the MEP vote in Brussels last week to reduce substantially the number of pesticides in use, I confess I am still
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ArticleNew face for Tenderstem broccoli push
The UK campaign will be fronted by cookery writer and food stylist Jo Pratt in 2009
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ArticlePerle du Nord obtains AOP status
The French chicory producer has now gained AOP status, allowing it to focus on the revival of the Perle du Nord brand