Brassica news archive – Page 45

  • Sainsbury's suppliers lose business
    Article

    Sainsbury's suppliers lose business

    2003-12-20T16:00:01Z

    English growers lose business as Sainsbury's rationalises supply base.

  • Brassica event confirmed
    Article

    Brassica event confirmed

    2003-12-07T15:05:01Z

    The Brassica Growers Association biennial conference will take place January 14, 2004.

  • Onion industry told to rethink planting programmes
    Article

    Onion industry told to rethink planting programmes

    2003-12-03T17:00:01Z

    As the spectre of damaging over-production looms, the onion industry is being advised to think very carefully about its planting programmes.

  • Article

    Locally minded

    2003-11-21T13:53:59Z

    As a seed company with sales in more than 150 countries around the world, it would be easy for Seminis Vegetable Seeds to think purely on a global level, disregarding the almost forgotten concepts of seasonality and regionality. But, says special projects manager Steve Parrott, as the newly introduced range shows, this is far from the case.

  • Article

    Brittany back on song

    2003-11-04T15:40:44Z

    Breton growers report key brassica lines are back on track after the prolonged dry spell.

  • Article

    Autumn bliss makes its mark

    2003-10-17T11:55:58Z

    David Shapley takes a look around the UK's produce aisles.You can always tell when autumn is in the air. Citrus starts to

  • Brassica open day in Lincolnshire
    Article

    Brassica open day in Lincolnshire

    2003-10-07T08:05:01Z

    Clause Tezier is holding its annual Brassica Open Day on October 15-16...

  • Article

    Syngenta gives sprout advice

    2003-09-23T12:18:10Z

    A recent specific off label approval has provided Brussels sprout growers with a new opportunity.

  • Carrots
    Article

    Onion and carrot conference confirmed

    2003-09-17T14:04:33Z

    The onion and carrot worlds will converge in Cambridgeshire in late November.

  • Article

    Hot weather catches up with brassicas

    2003-09-10T17:48:41Z

    The long hot summer has led to a shortage of brassicas.

  • Brassica innovation
    Article

    Brassica innovation

    2003-09-08T10:34:25Z

    An innovative project at Swineshead, Lincs aims to show brassica growers how to achieve higher marketable yields and greater margins.

  • Small veg, big ambition
    Article

    Small veg, big ambition

    2003-09-04T19:24:26Z

    Baby vegetables have made a big impact on the novelty-driven UK market and their success looks set to continue. From the latest in small sweet potatoes to edible courgette flowers, innovation combined with enhanced breeding techniques will help maintain the maximum appeal of mini-veg. Emma Hardy reports.

  • Article

    Annual onion and carrot conference confirmed

    2003-09-01T10:32:42Z

    The third UK joint onion and carrot conference will take place this coming November

  • Article

    Silly season interrupted by sense

    2003-08-28T17:36:50Z

    I thought we had just managed to scrape through the August "silly season", when everyone is on holiday and good stories are

  • Interest in red onions is growing rapidly
    Article

    Onion bag wide open

    2003-08-14T19:05:01Z

    The EU onion crop has to battle with the weather conditions each year. Last year across Europe it had to contend with floods, while this year blistering heat for prolonged periods has raised a whole new host of challenges. John Broy reports.

  • Article

    Make certain with Certis

    2003-07-27T00:00:00Z

    It is important not to dilute the message to consumers of the benefits of fresh produce, said crop-protection company Certis this week.

  • Article

    Supasweet onions on the map

    2003-07-10T00:00:00Z

    Supasweet, the trade-marked, UK-bred, mild-tasting sweet onion was launched officially this week in Bedfordshire.

  • Article

    Norway signs EU deal

    2003-06-24T00:00:00Z

    Unconfirmed reports from a source close to the European Commission indicate that Norway has signed a ?30million trade liberalisation deal with the EU.

  • Article

    Brassica growers stick neck out

    2003-06-23T16:11:35Z

    Favourable growing conditions for summer brassicas have growers brimming with confidence for the new season. And with several seed companies trialling a wide range of new varieties, it?s shaping up to be an eventful time. John Broy reports.

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    SAS steals in early with cauliflower at Sainsbury's

    2003-05-23T00:00:00Z

    New season cauliflower has hit the shelves at Sainsbury's – nearly a week ahead of schedule. This year's efforts mean that Univeg has achieved continuity throughout the year with UK product.