The forthcoming UK Brassica & Leafy Salad Conference will be held on Wednesday 25th January 2017 at the KingsGate Conference Centre, Peterborough. Here’s a little background information for the two associations:
Brassica Growers Association
The Brassica Growers’ Association is the crop association representing growers of all Brassica type crops including Cauliflower, Broccoli, Cabbage, Brussels sprouts, Swede/turnips and Kale. This sector of the fresh produce industry is worth over £650 million and the Association
represents more than 80% of its growers.
They are currently focused on the following activities: Technical and R&D issues, Dissemination of information, Promotion of Brassica Crops and Industry Representative Body.
British Leafy Salad Association
The British Leafy Salads Association is made up of salad growers and packers and has the primary aim of increasing UK consumption of leafy salads.
They formed originally to further the marketing and public awareness of British Iceberg Lettuce and the organisation was known as The British Iceberg Growers Association.
However, as the industry matured and as more salad varieties – both wholehead and loose leaf – were grown in the UK, there was a need for a stronger, united general lettuce industry association.
A number of separate organisations were therefore brought together to form The British Leafy Salads Association, to capitalise on expertise and resources and increase strength and effectiveness of all efforts for the general benefit of the industry. They ensure that members are kept informed of market trends and can advise members on a number of issues from legal and technical through to current industry advances and best practice.
For more information:
Brooke Lovelock
Brassica Growers Association & British Leafy Salads Association
Tel: +44 1507 353791