Brassica news archive – Page 47

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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.

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    Exotics on the horizon for UK growers

    2002-04-03T00:00:00Z

    UK could grow exotic crops as climate warms. Butternut squash, chillies and sweet peppers among the possibilities, say experts

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    HRI to open its doors

    2002-02-07T00:00:00Z

    Research organisation HRI plans a series of open days.

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    Vegetables need more sex to sell

    2002-01-16T00:00:00Z

    The UK vegetable industry needs to be bolder in advertising its produce, according to a leading seed breeder. He was speaking at a Brassica conference in Warwickshire.

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    Brimming with brassicas

    2001-12-12T00:00:00Z

    A host of exciting subjects are up for discussion at next year's brassicas conference.