Brassicas
All the news and market analysis for worldwide brassica Industry, including brassica growers, brassica production, and the import and export of brassicas.
Dole launches organics range in Ireland
Company says it wants to give organic fruit and vegetables broader appeal and bring them into the mainstream market
Jumbo and The Greenery point consumers towards new cabbage variety
This autumn sees the arrival of Savoy pointed cabbage, developed in partnership with Bejo and AS de Boer, on the retailer’s shelves
Belgian Conference pear primed for growth
With good quality expected this season, hopes are high for the Belgian Conference pear on Asian markets, with Thailand recently opening up, while airfreighted vegetables continue to find a place on the market
Fraich’Force campaign back for fortnight of promotions
Fraich’Force has returned with a campaign on TV, online and at in-person field events from 1 October until 30 November, encouraging people to try, or to rediscover, fresh fruits and vegetables
Statistics Handbook highlights growth in intra-Asia trade
Asiafruit Statistics Handbook 2024 underlines how China’s surging demand for tropical fruit is driving the intra-Asia trade
Carrefour sees veg sales rise after meal kit merchandising trial
Trial with Ghent University suggests placement of vegetable packs alongside plant-based protein and recipes can inspire more shoppers
Nationwide adds Tenderstem Purple to foodservice offer
The fresh produce supplier inks deal to distribute purple-sprouting broccoli brand to UK foodservice customers
April sees Spanish export volume and value increase
Fepex reveals that export volume for the month climbed 14 per cent on 2023, with value up 10 per cent
Turkish provinces team up to boost fruit and veg exports
Izmir and Samsun are collaborating to increase the latter’s exports of fresh fruit and vegetables, including experience-sharing in production and exports
Produce Plus Winter out now
Hort Connections special edition features keynote interviews with Costa and Muirs. Plus, event preview and spotlights on packaging & grading, citrus and kiwifruit
Fepex creates Brassica Sector Committee
Juan Marín elected as first president of the committee
Tough times for veg suppliers, but new opportunities emerge
New Rabobank report finds that some exporters continue to grow, despite higher costs due to the pandemic, climate change, and logistics hurdles
Florette launches new slaws range
Three new prepared slaws swap mayo for South and East Asian-inspired dressings
Fresh Direct launches CauliShoots
Group partners with Barfoots to introduce new cauliflower innovation that is targeted at the foodservice industry
Hazera-developed radish wins Dutch award
AH Snack Vegetable Radish Mix named as one of the products of the year in the Dutch Consumer Election
Twenty Degrees bullish about future for brands
Phil Turnbull, group CEO of a new venture bringing together APAL and Coregeo, is energised about the prospects for branded fresh produce in both Europe and Asia
Italy leads pack at Fruit Logistica as exports to Germany grow
Country retains number one spot at world’s leading fresh produce trade fair, with more than 470 individual exhibitors due to take part
Tesco relaxes specs for veg growers hit by flooding
Retailer is accepting slightly smaller sprouts, cauliflowers, cabbages and leeks from growers to support growers and help avoid shortages
English veg volumes hit by flooding
Various winter vegetables have been badly affected by flooding across England, with Nationwide Produce reporting shortages
UK brassica growers combat unprecedented weather challenges in run-up to Christmas
Farmers have spent months planning to make sure there is a good supply of traditional seasonal veg
Brussels sprouts ‘not just for Christmas’ as sales rise 150 per cent at Waitrose
Supermarket says increased awareness of versatility of the vegetable in dishes is driving sales growth
Extreme weather is taking its toll on UK vegetable sector
Tim O’Malley, group MD of Nationwide Produce, reflects on the weather challenges facing growers of British vegetables as production is driven abroad and the sector lacks support from government
Floods hit veg producers in northern France
In the northern French department of Pas-de-Calais, farmers are waiting for the floodwaters to recede before they can determine the extent of the damage