Brassica news archive – Page 12
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ArticleFrozen Tenderstem lands innovation award
Consumers recognise brassica brand for NPD excellence at British Frozen Food Federation Awards
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ArticlePolymer Logistics trials new plastic pallets with Asda
Lightweight pallets last longer and reduce delivery and return miles, according to logistics packaging firm
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ArticleShopkeeper fined for selling mouldy veg
A Leeds store owner received a £3000 penalty after failing to comply with several warnings over his rotten produce
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Article+Broccoli campaign reaches more consumers
The association says its promotional efforts reached more than 1m people a month during the past year
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ArticleTenderstem unveils ‘foodscape’ adverts
Imaginative designs by reknowned photographer Carl Warner to accompany campaign to promote product’s versatility
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ArticleWet weather delays veg plantings
Difficult conditions have delayed the season for carrots, beetroot and purple sprouting broccoli, as higher prices drive value sales growth
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ArticleTenderstem boom continues
Despite some challenging growing conditions, the brassica brand’s upward trajectory shows no signs of abating and 2018 will see a strong focus on digital marketing
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ArticleTrade mourns loss of California great
Tanimura & Antle president and chief executive Rick Antle has passed away following a brief battle with cancer
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ArticleNew monitoring scheme for diamondback moth
Initiative will allow UK brassica growers to share findings, forecast infestations and make informed pest control decisions
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ArticlePrince de Bretagne in sustainability drive
Prince de Bretagne is intent on going further in terms of sustainability, with zero-residue tomatoes and anti-waste efforts forming part of its approach
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ArticleWeather slows Spanish F&V exports
Wintry conditions holding up trucks at French border and causing delays to deliveries
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ArticleLettuce disease ‘a priority’ in AHDB research
Fusarium wilt, discovered in UK lettuce for first time in 2017, named among fifteen key areas in second year of crop protection programme
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ArticleIcy blast puts Italian harvests in jeopardy
Production of vegetables and fruit could be at risk following this week's cold weather, says leading agriculture official
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ArticleBranching out
Frozen Tenderstem may be a decade in the making but the brand is confident it will be worth the wait as it targets a new cohort of consumers
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ArticleScientists to build new brassica bot
Researchers at the University of Plymouth announced plans to bring an automatic brassica harvesting robot to market in two to three years
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ArticlePlastic pallets proving successful in trials
Asda could adopt plastic pallets following a successful trial with Polymer Logistics in transporting brassicas
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ArticleSupplier ‘does not foresee’ repeat Spanish shortages
Reynolds says its supply is “more or less back to normal” after cold snap in Spain caused some to fear shortfalls
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ArticlePrince de Bretagne targets food waste
Through new partnerships and products, the Brittany, France-based marketer aims to reduce food waste and attract younger consumers to the range
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ArticleTenderstem reaches 10m kg milestone
Record volume sales grew by 14 per cent in the last year as Tenderstem records ninth year of double-digit growth
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ArticlePlant science under the microscope
With scientific advancement moving forward at a breathless pace, Michael Barker picks out five innovations offering a brighter future for crop production