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.
Fresca reports third year of sales growth
The fresh produce group reports robust sales growth as it marks its 150th anniversary
Comeback durch Klimawandel? Pistazien aus Frankreich im Neuversuch
Aktuell begegnen uns die grün-gelblichen Steinfrüchte - denn das sind die als Nüsse oder Kerne bekannten Pistazien eigentlich - in vielen Formen: Als Eis, im Kuchen - auch als Füllung einer Trendschokolade in den Sozialen Medien. Während es einige nationale “Stars der Szene” gibt, etwa die sizilianischen ”Pistacchi di Bronte”, ...
Rijk Zwaan reveals net sales and profit rise
The group’s annual accounts have been filed, with Rijk Zwaan investing heavily in seed processing capacity and R&D
Der neueste FRUIT LOGISTICA Trend Report steht jetzt zum Download bereit
Die detaillierten Informationen und Expertenanalysen des jährlich erscheinenden Berichts helfen Branchenvertreterinnen und Branchenvertreter zu verstehen, wie sich die Obst- und Gemüseversorgung weltweit verändert.
Avocados Australia targets further increase in exports
As country’s production increases, export sales have risen sevenfold. But more must be done to sustain that growth, says trade body
Nachfragegerechte Angebotsmenge bei Bunten Salaten
Mit der herbstlichen Witterung Anfang Oktober sank die Angebotsmenge bei Bunten Salaten. Die Nachfrage konnte dennoch abgedeckt werden, da die niedrigen Temperaturen die Lust der Verbraucher auf Salate eindämmten.
Asiafruit Knowledge Centre: Data is key for Asiafruit Showcase presenters
Audiences at this year’s Asiafruit Showcase stage received insights from AgroFresh, Rijk Zwaan, Sekoya Fruit, Guangzhou Jiangnan Fruit and Vegetable Wholesale Market, Shanghai Huizhan, Copeland and Shanghai Jiaogeini Industrial Development
CA grape season ends on positive note
Persistent high heat throughout July has industry expecting 10-15 per cent lower volumes than CTGA estimate of 94.4mn cartons, but heavier than normal late-season varieties could push number closer to 90mn
Taiwan shuts down to South African apples again
Just months after regaining entry to Taiwan, South African apples have lost market access again after a finding of codling moth
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
Red Sea disruption “will last months”
Fresh produce suppliers face extra transit times and logistical hurdles, which could prove impossible to live with for those who export more perishable product lines
English veg volumes hit by flooding
Various winter vegetables have been badly affected by flooding across England, with Nationwide Produce reporting shortages
Six-figure polisher spend for Huntapac
Root veg supplier upgrades its packhouse with new Haith equipment
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