Root vegetables
All the news and market analysis for worldwide root vegetable Industry, including root vegetable growers, root vegetable production, and the import and export of root vegetables.
New project to bring precision pollination to more fruit crops
New research backed by Defra hoped to boost insights for growers and breeders into optimal pollination methods
Tesco offers free fruit and veg pop-up for Londoners
Retailer’s pick’n’mix Southbank activation to give away 5,000 portions of fruit and veg, celebrating third year of Tesco’s Free Fruit & Veg for Schools programme
Chinese province sends first-ever grape consignment to Belgium
Ningbo Customs confirms successful export of 30 boxes of Shine Muscat grapes, said to be first such shipment from Zhejiang
Zespri funds research into natural defence against kiwifruit disease
As chemicals lose effectiveness against PsaV, which threatens kiwifruit around the world, scientists aim to find a more natural solution
NZ growers fear price squeeze from T&G Fresh deal
Commerce Commission raises concerns that proposed acquisition could weaken growers’ bargaining position and reduce competition
Sakata innovates and adapts its pepper offering
Sakata EMEA’s pepper product manager Javier Pérez discusses the latest launches, breeding priorities, and how the business is responding to challenges
Egyptian oranges see Asian opportunities shrink
According to Egyptian exporters, China’s increasing dominance of the region’s citrus category is shortening the window for Egypt
Peru trims blueberry forecast as El Niño bites
Proarándanos’s fourth export forecast for 2026/27 reveals a 6 per cent dip on earlier estimates
Spanish lemon output set to rise in 2026/27
Volume up 19 per cent to 1.215mn tonnes, despite slight contraction in acreage, says Ailimpo
Report warns of climate-related food inflation in UK
Many more people in the UK will be unable to afford fresh fruit and vegetables by 2050, the Autonomy Institute states, as heat waves alone are expected to add 68 per cent to the price of a grocery basket
ESG Drysdale secures £10mn for expansion plans
Scottish veg producer’s funding package from Royal Bank of Scotland will see it invest in production and processing and continue strong growth trajectory
Health continues to drive UK produce sales
Health is becoming more ingrained in UK shoppers’ choices, according to Worldpanel’s Clara Tucker, as flat consumer confidence fails to dent a growing health trend
The Greenery launches five-year growth strategy
Following year of adjustment and investment, Dutch group focuses on expanded production and new economies of scale
Morrisons cuts British Easter veg prices to just 4p
Retailer stresses it remains committed to protecting farmgate prices
New contest aims to get kids curious about carrots
BCGA and Elsoms have teamed up to offer prizes and an opportunity to visit a farm
USDA-funded IFPA initiative supports regenerative farming
Eligible crops Include strawberries, tomatoes, carrots, onions, broccoli, kale, specialty greens, sweet potatoes and blueberries
British farm aims to grow avocados on landfill
Wiltshire-based project sets ambitious target to produce large volume of fruit and vegetables on top of a rubbish dump
Hope for leek category growth despite the challenges
BASF Nunhems outlines the current state of play in the sector and says it is developing varieties to help
Space food brand seeks retail listing
Dried fruit and veg brand designed for astronauts is looking to expand into retail and capitalise on appeal to sports people and space enthusiasts
Less green, more green: Albert Heijn cuts out carrot tops
The Netherlands’ largest food retailer says it has chopped out foliage and packaging from its bunched carrot line
French competition authority waves through agri-food mergers
The Autorité de la Concurrence has approved two major mergers, between Greenyard Frozen France and Eureden, and between the Terres du Sud and Vivadour agricultural cooperatives
Focus on fibre brings fruit and veg into spotlight
Only a quarter of Brits can identify food high in fibre despite eating about half the recommended amount, according to a new report from M&S, as weight loss medication brings opportunities for fresh produce industry
BelOrta weathers commercial storm as climate warms and consumption cools
Belgian cooperative launches major branding campaign and opens new sales facility as it looks to reverse recent decline in sales
Hort Innovation launches new research to boost Australian carrot quality
Three-year project set to help growers reduce losses, improve crop quality, and meet demands of domestic and export markets
Morrisons slashes Christmas veg to 5p
The festive promotion is available to More Card loyalty customers and prompted Aldi to make further reductions to match the price of 5p on core Christmas veg
Coles announces A$1 fruit and vegetable discounts for Christmas
Retailer slashes the price of four produce items in the days before Christmas
G’s releases ESG report via video for first time
Leading salad grower G’s has released a cinematic sustainability report, bringing to life diverse stories, voices and sustainability achievements
Aldi UK cuts vegetable prices to 8p for Christmas
Discount retailer returns with Christmas Super Six promotion, but insists it retains full support from growers with whom it has fixed-cost agreements
Naturitalia sees strong growth potential for fresh-cut
Major Italian cooperative says its expanded partnership with Patfrut near Bologna should help it meet increasing demand from horeca and processors
Swede championed in new campaign involving schools, retailers and growers
School tastings, farm tours, limited edition varieties and traditional stories are all part of a major new campaign to reintroduce swede as a modern ingredient at the heart of Scottish food culture
A scary swap: Tesco to sell ‘monster’ swede for Halloween carving
Extra large ‘Monster Mash’ swede is being promoted ahead of Halloween in partnership with Scottish grower ESG Drysdale
British Carrot Day celebrates benefits of the orange veg
Event aims to showcase the crop to consumers
Green Best continues to grow in Poland
Polish vegetable exporter Green Best has reported record cauliflower exports exceeding 5mn units in 2024, with the company expanding its product range while navigating challenging market conditions including rising costs and currency pressures