Brassica news archive – Page 44
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ArticleFenmarc owner buys Pann Krisp
Lifecrown Ltd the owner of Fenmarc Produce, a fresh produce company that has interests in the Nottingham area, has acquired ready-meal supplier Pann Krisp for an undisclosed sum.
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ArticleBroccoli frost fear
The UK broccoli season is due to start on time this year despite late plantings, but frost forecasts this week are cause for concern.
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ArticleBest of the rest
Foods from Spain’s promotional campaign in the UK focuses on the products and regions that are covered earlier in this supplement. But there is much more besides and here is a round-up of the best of the rest.
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New stone sources
This week there are very positive signs that the Spanish soft-fruit industry is at last back on course with substantial
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Better veg communication
Horticultural scientists have stressed they need to achieve closer communication beyond producers by embracing the retail trade and even taking into account consumers’ views.
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Carrot and onion growers set a date
The British Carrot Growers’ Association and the British Onion Producers’ Association are holding their fourth international conference.
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ArticleCornwall in crisis
The Cornish winter brassica season may have arrived a few weeks early this season, but it hasn’t been without its difficulties, reports Anabella de Sousa.
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ArticleNovelty a key for brassica
While the UK market for sprouts continues to decline, cauliflower, cabbage and broccoli markets remain fairly stable. As well as striving to improve the performance of traditional brassicas, breeders are helping growers maintain sales through the development of niche sectors, such as purple sprouting broccoli, baby cabbage and coloured cauliflower, reports Sue Jupe.
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ArticleCool runnings
The fresh produce sector has made progress during 2004 in managing rising energy costs and the insurance premium issues it faces with cold storage, reports Anabella de Sousa. To meet the high demands of supermarkets and consumers, freshness, appearance and shelf life are of paramount importance. And with further developments in cold storage, the fresh produce sector has improved its competitiveness and will not be left out in the cold.
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ArticleOrganic seed gathers pace
Organic seed producers face similar challenges to organic growers. As a result, good quality organic seed is significantly more expensive to produce. Sue Jupe reports.
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Fungi to work with
In the third of a six article series on the produce world’s very own natural born killers, Horticulture Research
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Platinum Club given latest update as Anglia opens up
Anglia customers gathered this month for a Microsoft Navision 4.0 preview and opening of the company’s new headquarters. The event also showcased new leading edge, Anglia developed, 'Pick & Pack' and RFID technologies for the fresh produce sector.
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ArticleWelsh research booster
Welsh researchers are working on a project which could help give a big boost to winter vegetable products.
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ArticleAV goes for Gold with Anglia's FP3
AV Produce Ltd, a supplier of brassicas and salad onions to supermarkets, wholesalers and the food service industry, has selected the LinkFresh FP3 business management solution from Microsoft Gold Partner Anglia Business Solutions.
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AV Produce opts for Anglia
Anglia Business Solutions racks up more success in the fresh produce sector.
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ArticlePests don’t mess with Aleochara
In the first of a six article series on the produce world’s very own natural born killers, Horticulture Research International’s Stan Finch looks at Aleochara, the latest hope in the fight against cabbage root fly.
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ArticleBrassica crisis deepens
Brassica growers in the UK are in the midst of a worsening crisis as producers reportedly sell their product below the cost of production to major multiples and acreage dwindles year on year.
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ArticlePrice pressure threat to organic veg sustainability
Downward price pressures could affect the long-term sustainability of growing organic field scale vegetables to meet supermarket specifications.
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ArticleThe cute face of baby veg
Mini produce lines have maximum appeal to consumers looking for the latest novelty trends. And as development continues and product moves increasingly into the mainstream arena, have baby vegetables finally come of age? Emma Hatfield reports.
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ArticleLincs to the world
Lincolnshire has long been a vital area for the production and distribution of fresh produce and today its importance remains undiminished. From Spalding to Boston, and with an increasing focus on Grimsby, Emma Hatfield reports on the latest developments in the region.