Brassica news archive – Page 44
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ArticleSomerfield recruits new veg buyer
Ex Soil Association and Sainsbury’s man bolsters Somerfield’s fresh produce buying team.
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"Superweed" fears played down
Scientists are playing down fears following the discovery of a so-called “superweed” at a site where GM crop have been trialled.
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ArticleEnhancement of an industry
We all know fruit and vegetables are the key component of a healthy diet. But with nutrition-based horticultural research still in its infancy, it is too soon to say just how beneficial they could be. However, with dedicated projects on the increase, it may not be long before we can buy nutrient-enhanced produce, helping us to harness its healthy powers to the full. Elspeth Waters reports.
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Dow launches top-fruit insecticide
A natural insecticide providing effective control of difficult pests in high-value crops like vegetables and top fruit has been launched by Dow AgroSciences.
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ArticleCold delays summer brassica deal
Falling returns and unpredictable demand continue to challenge producers but some believe that the gloomy clouds are beginning to lift. Doris Lee Butterworth reports.
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ArticleFenmarc owner buys Pann Krisp
Lifecrown Ltd the owner of Fenmarc Produce, a fresh produce company that has interests in the Nottingham area, has acquired ready-meal supplier Pann Krisp for an undisclosed sum.
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ArticleBroccoli frost fear
The UK broccoli season is due to start on time this year despite late plantings, but frost forecasts this week are cause for concern.
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ArticleBest of the rest
Foods from Spain’s promotional campaign in the UK focuses on the products and regions that are covered earlier in this supplement. But there is much more besides and here is a round-up of the best of the rest.
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New stone sources
This week there are very positive signs that the Spanish soft-fruit industry is at last back on course with substantial
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Better veg communication
Horticultural scientists have stressed they need to achieve closer communication beyond producers by embracing the retail trade and even taking into account consumers’ views.
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Carrot and onion growers set a date
The British Carrot Growers’ Association and the British Onion Producers’ Association are holding their fourth international conference.
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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.