Brassica news archive – Page 46

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    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

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    Vitacress invests

    2003-02-20T00:00:00Z

    Vitacress Salads has invested more than £530,000 in the refurbishment and modification of recently acquired chilled facilities at Amesbury, close to its St Mary Bourne packhouse.

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    Syngenta speaks out

    2003-02-12T00:00:00Z

    Syngenta technical manager Michael Tait explains the importance for the industry of keeping abreast of technical innovations.

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    Crop damage fears allayed

    2003-01-07T00:00:00Z

    As the UK emerges from a week of heavy rainfall and flooding into frost and snow, first indications are that English horticulture crops are bearing up well.

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    HDC wins Sola for lettuce growers

    2002-12-11T00:00:00Z

    The Horticultural Development Council (HDC) has gained specific-off-label approval (Sola) for the use of Amistar on protected lettuce crops to control bottom rot.

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    HRI wins funding for mildew research

    2002-11-05T00:00:00Z

    Defra has awarded funding for research into downy mildew to HRI. Roy Kennedy and the Central Science Laboratory will lead the project.

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    Shutler's shuffle

    2002-10-17T00:00:00Z

    Somerfield has named Andy Shutler as its new head of fresh produce and frozen food buying.

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    Super sweet onions on the way

    2002-09-06T00:00:00Z

    UK developers have created a sweeter onion, which will make breath less pungent and not reduce cutters to tears. The Supasweet onion is to rival naturally-sweeter Spanish onions. Sainsbury's will stock the onion from October.

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    Sakata on pole with F1

    2002-08-09T00:00:00Z

    Sakata UK, formerly Samuel Yates, showcased Cool F1 at its official name-changing and office-opening ceremony in July.

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    Yates turning Japanese

    2002-07-31T00:00:00Z

    Samuel Yates Ltd, one of the oldest seed companies in the world, has changed its name to Sakata UK.

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    Onion growers warned

    2002-06-25T00:00:00Z

    Onion crops threatened by disease. Outer wax coating thiner than usual. Spore infections have higher chance of taking hold. Growers advised to act fast.

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    Injured broccoli wins London marathon

    2002-06-07T00:00:00Z

    A injury-hit stem of calabrese finishes London marathon in major shocker.

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    Multiples post stunning jubilee sales

    2002-06-06T00:00:00Z

    Major retailers Tesco and Sainsbury's report booming retail sales of fresh produce as millions celebrated the Queen's jubilee.

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    Injured brassica man is marathon hero

    2002-04-16T00:00:00Z

    M&S sponsored marathon runner who completes London cousre despite nasty injury.