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Recipe of the Month : Braised Red Cabbage with Apple and Mustard Seeds
ThinkVegetables list in Who Dares Wins fame!
09/01/2012
Saturday night's lottery quiz programme, Who Dares Wins, saw contestants tested by a list of best selling salad and vegetable items. Where did producers go for their authoritative information? Why, Think Vegetables, of course!... Read More ›
British Vegetables - update from our expert
11/01/2011
Our expert, Mr Veg, spends much of his time out and about in cold, muddy fields looking at vegetables - so you don't have to. His latest thoughts... ... Read More ›
The Return of the Flower Sprout
09/11/2010
One of the latest finds of British farmers, the flower sprout is back for just its second season of production. This little brassica packs a mighty punch in flavour, looks and nutritional content.... Read More › | Download Article PDF ›
If you trundle across a Lincolnshire field today...
09/11/2010
...you can spot a very unusual harvest going on right now.... Read More ›
Spud growing in schools a success
19/07/2010
An incredible 14,500 schools are harvesting potatoes they've grown themselves as part of a Potato Council 'Grow Your Own' project.... Read More ›
After the drought came the fire...
28/06/2010
Just when Jersey Royals producers thought a dry, difficult season couldn't get any worse, fire on a ferry destroys more than 250 tons of crop. ... Read More ›
Peas please!
28/06/2010
All hail the British season for peas and beans! These little beauties are back in season.... Read More ›
Jersey spuds in jeopardy
19/05/2010
Weather conditions are making for extremely difficult times for the potato growers of Jersey. This time of year, we're usually tucking into their famous Jersey Royals, but lack of rainfall is threatening to halve their yields.... Read More ›
Unprecedented rainfall threatens Spanish growers
28/04/2010
This winter has been a thoroughly miserable time for Spanish growers of crops like courgettes. It's rained incessantly, decimating many yields. Volumes, prices and livelihoods are at risk. ... Read More › | Download Article PDF ›
Jersey Royals in full swing
27/04/2010
We're bang in the middle of the Jersey Royals season. Are you filling your plate with these little gems? The crop is vital for the island's economy and people.... Read More ›
Emergency on planet veg?
12/04/2010
Consumption of fresh vegetables across the EU is falling. New figures show a significant decline, despite promotional campaigns such as 5 a Day.... Read More ›
Forget the music festivals, asparagus festivals are where it's really at.
12/04/2010
You know spring has sprung when the sun finally starts to shine and people start getting excited about British asparagus. Well we're all getting ready for a great season again this year.... Read More › | Download Article PDF ›
The Times - Extolling the virtues of chicory
15/03/2010
An article from The Times (March 11 2010) takes a look at chicory and its versatility.... Read More ›
Tenderstem (R) broccoli launches new website
11/03/2010
Tenderstem (R) broccoli is shortly to unveil a new, fresh look to its promotional website. ... Read More ›
Growers fight recession and bad weather
01/03/2010
Despite a tough climate - in both weather and the economy - growers are finding increasing demand particularly for alliums - onions, leeks and garlic.
From Grower / Horticulture Week, 26/02/10... Read More ›
In the bleak mid-winter - veg growers suffer in the freeze
25/02/2010
With such a sustained period of near freezing temperatures, the cold has brought difficult times for many vegetable growers. ... Read More ›
Tesco launches new food website
25/02/2010
Another new resource online for anyone interested in food. Videos, recipes and information from one of the country's largest retailers.
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Flower Sprouts - the new veg on the block!
25/01/2010
A new vegetable has hit retail shelves this week - the Flower Sprout. A cross between a Brussels Sprout and Kale. ... Read More ›
