Brassica news archive – Page 44
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ArticleBuilding a Cornish empire
With modern-day logistics allowing vegetables to be procured from across the world to obtain a seamless annual supply, British agriculture is often ignored in favour of cheap imports from foreign shores. But what if a British grower could produce superior local crops that matched the price of imports, all year round? Emma Twyning finds out how Cornish brassica business Southern England Farms is changing the supply rules and why it has become so successful.
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ArticleMultiples claim Christmas success
Ahead of official Christmas trading figures, major multiples are already proclaiming their triumphs in the produce aisles during December.
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Onion producers hopeful
Faced with selling an onion crop which is 15 per cent lighter than last season and consequently in better balance, UK growers are hopeful that prices will be far better than the rock bottom levels of 2004-2005.
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A fresh case of wait and see
In trading terms, it is normally a question of wait and see at this time of the year, what with the festive season looming
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ArticleNew vegetable promo push
Carrots look set to become the next vegetable to benefit from a tailor-made pr campaign.
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ArticleCornish boost from Tesco
Cornish vegetable producer Southern England Farms (SEF) has been awarded a direct contract by Tesco to become a primary supplier of vegetables
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ArticlePettitt new vice-chair for NFU horticulture
A brassica expert has been appointed to the role of vice-chairperson of the NFU’s horticulture board.
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ArticleSomerfield recruits new veg buyer
Ex Soil Association and Sainsbury’s man bolsters Somerfield’s fresh produce buying team.
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"Superweed" fears played down
Scientists are playing down fears following the discovery of a so-called “superweed” at a site where GM crop have been trialled.
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ArticleEnhancement of an industry
We all know fruit and vegetables are the key component of a healthy diet. But with nutrition-based horticultural research still in its infancy, it is too soon to say just how beneficial they could be. However, with dedicated projects on the increase, it may not be long before we can buy nutrient-enhanced produce, helping us to harness its healthy powers to the full. Elspeth Waters reports.
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Dow launches top-fruit insecticide
A natural insecticide providing effective control of difficult pests in high-value crops like vegetables and top fruit has been launched by Dow AgroSciences.
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ArticleCold delays summer brassica deal
Falling returns and unpredictable demand continue to challenge producers but some believe that the gloomy clouds are beginning to lift. Doris Lee Butterworth reports.
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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.