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.
Trump hits Canada and Mexico with 25 per cent tariff from 1 February
Trump also imposes 10 per cent duty on China and promises ’substantial’ tariff action against EU, as North America’s fresh produce trade braces for impact
Coming soon: Asiafruit’s Fresh Produce India edition
Asiafruit’s first issue of its 30th anniversary year sets the scene for Fresh Produce India 2025 with a spotlight on this fast-developing market
Tesco trials new approach with table grapes
Supermarket is selling grapes with flavour and texture labels to find out more about consumer preferences
Government launches consultation to protect valuable farmland
Land use framework will map the areas of England with the best quality farmland and greatest potential for nature recovery
Bakker Barendrecht begins construction on fresh produce centre
Greenyard-owned group expands with a state-of-the-art centre in Ridderkerk, including the ”largest ripening centre in Europe”
FRUIT LOGISTICA 2025 Preview IV
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FRUIT LOGISTICA 2025 Preview III
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Unica hosts AI and critical thinking conference
Event for member cooperatives explored impact of AI on the agricultural sector
Olympic Fruit sees grape sales rise as consumer preferences change
The Dutch importer says demand for table grapes has grown, especially for premium white and black varieties
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
Floods return to haunt Italy’s fresh produce industry
Sixteen months on from the flooding that devastated vast swathes of northern Italy, rainfall dropped by Cyclone Boris has hampered the country’s fruit and veg production
Egypt emerges as top sweet potato supplier to Poland
Eastern European country’s sweet potato imports have more than doubled in the past five years, according to East Fruit
Italian cooperative Patfruit opens new fresh-cut veg facility
Naturitalia member says it has identified growing market demand for pre-prepared products within Italy’s catering sector
Australia secures trade deal with the UAE in boost for produce exporters
Under the new agreement 99 per cent of Australian products will enter the UAE tariff free
Sakata to present new varieties
The group’s Field Days in the Netherlands will see a wide range of products on display, with a particularly strong spinach offering
TikTok craze boosts sales of retro swedes
Vegetable receives an unexpected boost after hack shows quick way to prepare a healthy meal
North Carolina Sweetpotato Commission eyes UK market growth
Michelle Grainger of the North Carolina Sweetpotato Commission tells Fred Searle about the organisation’s latest efforts to boost sales in Britain
Kalfresh supports healthy eating campaign to promote consumption
Queensland carrot grower targets families with lunchbox-friendly snack range of pre-cut and shredded carrots
Tozer develops non-GMO climate-resistant seeds
The company is working on new varieties adapted to high temperatures in the celery, coriander and leek segments
Scotty Brand launches beetroot crisps
Albert Bartlett’s Scottish produce brand enters Scotland’s snacking category with beetroot crisps
Flooded fields highlight imbalance in risk to reward for UK veg growers
Tim O’Malley, group managing director of UK grower-importer Nationwide Produce, highlights the current weather challenges facing the fresh produce industry
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
Egypt sends 30 exhibitors to Macfrut
The Italian fresh produce exhibition is set to host a special Egyptian pavilion, organised by Expolink, the Egyptian Exporters Association
Florette launches new slaws range
Three new prepared slaws swap mayo for South and East Asian-inspired dressings
Date revealed for 2024 Onion and Carrot Conference
Joint event in November will feature a conference and gala dinner
Morrisons launches Aldi and Lidl price match
The supermarket has pledged to match or beat discounters’ prices for over 200 products
Eosta develops next stage of Natural Branding
Eosta says Inverted Natural Branding makes branding more visible and increases recognisability of organic products, while continuing to avoid use of packaging