Salad vegetables

All the news and market analysis for worldwide salad vegetable Industry, including salad vegetable growers, salad vegetable production, and the import and export of salad vegetables.

The wild potential of AI
Given the plethora of potential uses in the fresh produce sector, AI undoubtedly has the power to reshape the business, but its ability to create certainty for growers comes with a dose of unpredictability
GrubMarket acquires Delta Fresh Produce
The fresh produce distributor will now have access to GrubMarket’s proprietary, AI-powered software solutions
Greencore agrees deal to acquire Bakkavor
If approved, the deal would create a £4 billion convenience food supplier
Gaia Project Australia receives A$1mn seed funding for CEA technology
Ag-tech start-up’s Omni-System designed to increase yields and reduce costs
Australian supermarkets issue pre-packaged salad recall
Major retailers issue proactive, extended recall after contamination detected in pre-packaged, ready-to-eat spinach products in Queensland
Dutch experts explore India’s greenhouse potential
Market demand for premium crops including berries, tomatoes, peppers and salads is said to be increasing
New Belgian campaign targets growth in Norway and UK
Vlam has unveiled a three-year project designed to raise awareness of Belgium’s premium quality fruit and vegetables
Vertical farm giant Plenty files for bankruptcy
Bezos-backed vertical farm company, which recently partnered with Driscoll’s, secures bridging loan as restructuring begins
Sakata gets closer to the customer
Matthieu Maxant, chief operating officer at Sakata Vegetables Europe, outlines how the seed company’s customer-centric approach is driving its innovative breeding programmes

Coming soon: Fresh Focus Italy 2025
Fruitnet’s special annual publication promotes the very best of the Italian fresh produce trade to an international audience of buyers and importers
Berger teams up with Sollum Technologies to optimise crops
Partnership seeks to drive innovation in substrate and lighting strategies
Topian seeks global partners to transform Saudi food production
Describing new sustainable region Neom as “more than a construction project”, Topian says it is committed to reshaping food production in Saudi Arabia
Source.ag stresses accessibility of its AI solutions
Three new product tiers from the Dutch AI solutions provider are aimed at increasing accessibility to high-quality data and making AI more affordable globally
Europe’s veg exporters “closely monitoring” US tariff situation
The potential impact of Donald Trump’s tariff wars remains highly uncertain, but for European vegetable exporters targeting the US market, much may depend on the availability of alternative sources
Spanish exports to the US grew slightly in 2024
With US trade at the forefront of the news cycle, Fepex has revealed that fresh produce shipments climbed in volume and value last year, albeit from a low base
REO Veiling simplifies identity to REO
Belgian cooperative REO Veiling has changed its corporate identity to REO, accompanied by a new logo and company motto, ‘Together it tastes better’
Dutch retailers see bigger demand for meal kits
Shoppers in the Netherlands have reportedly spent less on pre-cut vegetables in favour of cheaper ingredient-based multipacks
KWS Vegetables showcases baby spinach and chard in Murcia
World’s leading seed company in spinach cultivation held its Open Days at the Miranda trial field

Stacked Farm breaks ground on Melbourne indoor vertical farm
New 10,000m², fully automated, climate-controlled facility will produce 3.4mn kilograms of product
‘Silicon Valley’ of lettuce opens its doors
Murcia’s Campo de Cartagena becomes epicentre of innovation from international seed companies
First-half sales fall at Bonduelle
Group reports on growth in branded activities, while overall sales endure a slight downturn of 1.5 per cent
Harvest London launches Canada Water vertical farm
Site aims to redefine what it means to supply locally grown produce
Mexico and Canada order retaliatory measures against Trump’s tariffs
Canada rolls out 25 per cent tariffs against US products while Mexico set to push tariff and non-tariff measures
Cost and climate reduce crop variety across Turkey
High costs and climate change are driving many fruit and vegetable growers in Turkey to switch to wheat and corn, which are increasingly viewed as a safer option
The Greenery targets €1.5bn sales through BelOrta partnership
CEO David Markowski tells Eurofruit why strategic alliance with Belgian group is so important in today’s market
Rijk Zwaan puts innovations on show at Fruit Logistica
The seed specialist will showcase products like Tatayoyo and Tropical Sunshine in Berlin, while also strengthening its partnerships
IPD showcases developing countries in Berlin
The Import Promotion Desk will offer a platform to more than 40 companies from nine countries at Fruit Logistica

Brassica and Leafy Salad Conference gears up for flagship Leicester event
Conference and gala dinner takes place on 30 January
Mann Packing launches Newman’s Own Salad Kits
New partnership between Fresh Del Monte and Newman’s Own “combines quality ingredients and a commitment to children’s wellbeing”
Finnish greenhouse veg sector in fine form, says Delphy
Dutch group reports back from Närpes, where growers have reportedly adapted well to new production challenges
Delphy upgrades and expands its QMS Tomato tool
Growers can now access even better insights thanks to the new version’s fast and efficient data management, says developer
Post-Brexit checks hit UK salad veg supply
Next season British salad crops at risk from post-Brexit seed and plant border controls, growers warn
Agenda announced for Fresh Produce India 2025
Quick-commerce revolution, India’s rise as a producer of new fruits, and game-changing technologies among key topics in focus at premier industry event
GrowUp Farms names Mike Hedges as new CEO
UK’s GrowUp Farms says new boss Mike Hedges has the experience and ability to lead the vertical farming company into the next phase of its growth
Effie Maersk crew harvests fresh vegetables on board
Technology provided by Agwa apparently produces regular supply of salad during long sea voyages
Fruit and vegetable export growth for Spain
January-September exports climb 9 per cent in volume and 5 per cent in value, according to data processed by Fepex

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