Brassica news archive – Page 8
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Prince de Bretagne stays committed
The French marketer has vowed to continue supplies of vegetables throughout the coronavirus pandemic, while protecting its employees and partners
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Spanish veg prices soar in wake of lockdown
Rise in home cooking has led to a surge in demand for fresh vegetables
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Tenderstem teams up with Georgina Hayden
Cookbook author and chef has developed three new Greek and Cypriot-inspired recipes using the brassica
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Labour shortage a major concern for Italy
Coronavirus lockdown could deter foreign workers from eastern Europe, admits Emilia-Romagna's director of agriculture
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Mash Direct launches Cauliflower Bites
New product taps into rejuvenated cauliflower category as well as convenience trend
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Win for British farm as cabbages allowed into Malaysia
Around 25,000 cabbages grown by Naylor Farms in Lincolnshire have been released into Malaysia after DIT helps overcome trade barriers
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Brassicas at "crisis point"
Veg UK managing director Julian Pitts says nightmare weather is making growers think twice about the category
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Change at the top for Flamingo
Co-founder and CEO Martin Hudson steps into executive director role and is replaced by former international MD Olivia Streatfeild
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Trend for colourful produce ‘set to continue’
Rainbow chard, exotic berries and blood oranges all tipped to feature prominently at London restaurants in 2020, according to NCGM report
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Brassica growers at "rock bottom" after record rainfall
UK growers are now considering switching to more profitable crops following two loss-making seasons
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Coregeo appoints new marketing managers
Lacey Bradshaw and Lisa Kerr join fresh produce marketer as it looks to strengthen product portfolio and continue success of Tenderstem brand
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Waitrose relaxes spec for "wonky" sprouts
Retailer reveals wet autumn has created hardships for farmers, with buyers taking on as much of UK crop as possible
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Winter Blues, Greens and Purples
Despite some traditional winter crops struggling in recent years and heavy rainfall in 2019, innovation in colour, shape and flavour is proving popular with customers. Ed Leahy reports
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Amazon launches Brussels sprout ketchup
Limited edition festive product is made from 15 sprouts per bottle, combined with a selection of fresh flavourings
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Brassica growers suffering ‘worst flooding for decades’
Producer estimates 25 per cent of UK production lost with cauliflowers running short and cabbage and spring green expected to follow
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Take five and tell us how you feel…
Fruitnet is inviting everyone in the fresh produce business to say what they think about the future of the industry
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Staples unveils Burgundy Broccoli
New purple variety hits major retailers this month after two years in development
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US and Japan reach trade agreement
Newly announced trade deal aims to relieve pressure of ongoing US-China trade impasse
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Government supports flood-hit farmers
New £2 million fund will help farmers in North Yorkshire and Lincolnshire affected by serious flooding this summer
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Defra pledges £62m to flooding programmes
Severe summer floods in Lincolnshire, Yorkshire and Cumbria spark investment in flood defences and economic regenaration