Brassica news archive – Page 44
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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.
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Cornish grower picks up Royal accolade
Redruth brassica producer David Simmons has been awarded the RASE Excellence in Practical Farming Award.
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ArticleBroccoli demand steepens
Strong demand and some shortage of supply has made UK broccoli hard to come by.
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ArticleRedbridge broadens Britfresh
Nation-wide wholesaler Redbridge Produce & Flowers is extending its Britfresh concept to cover European produce.
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ArticleParripak's state-of-the-art development
Parripak Foods have built a state-of-the-art rapid chill store which houses humidity controlled rapid cooling intake fridges for root crops and brassicas.
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ArticleThe right formula
After the bad winter crop suffered by some UK growers, early predictions suggest that summer brassicas will inject much needed vigour into the sector. And with a host of health-enhancing properties new varieties will also offer the benefit of further seasonal extension. Emma Hatfield reports.
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ArticleAppliance of science
As the issue of obesity looms ever larger on consumers’ minds and waistlines, there has never been a better time to publicise all that is nutritious about fresh produce. Marketing budgets might be low but the rewards are high, particularly for those who invest in scientific research. Emma Hatfield reports.