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.
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
Strong salad bar sales maintain healthy growth for Greenfood
The company’s fresh produce sales fell in the third quarter of 2024, but its added-value offers fared better
Agro Max notes rise in European demand for Egyptian iceberg
Following the devastating floods in southern Spain, alternative sources for various vegetables are in demand in western Europe, but supplies from further afield come with additional challenges
G’s chairman announced as keynote speaker for City Food & Drink Lecture
John Shropshire OBE will address key players in UK food and farming at London’s Guildhall on 11 March 2025
Sainsbury’s launches salad range from vertical farm GrowUp
Unbeleafable leaves are grown and packed in a controlled environment at GrowUp’s vertical farm in Kent
Bonduelle highlights sales stability
French salad specialist enjoyed growth in branded sales through the first quarter of fiscal 2024/25
European exports to the US fall
The value of fresh fruit and vegetable exports from the EU to the US dropped 9 per cent year-on-year in 2023
Fruit and veg lead sales at Rewe’s ‘fully plant-based’ store
Bananas and cucumbers in top ten most-purchased items at Voll Pflanzlich, which stocks exclusively vegan-friendly products
Vertical Future launches new crop data services
The new range of Crop-Science-as-a-Service services spans tailored growing trials, product testing and the use of crop algorithms
Janine Luten to step down as head of GroentenFruit Huis
Dutch trade association reveals director of public affairs Richard Schouten will take over as its new general manager
TikTok trend boosts Aussie cucumber sales
Social media trend sees Australian consumers increase cucumber intake
Rijk Zwaan builds new seed production centre near Melbourne
Van der Hoeven oversees construction of facility, which is set to incorporate traditional and semi-closed greenhouse technologies
Royal Vezet switches Albert Heijn packaging to plant-based material
Fresh convenience specialist partners with Avantium, which plans to build world’s largest PEF production facility in the Netherlands
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
G’s hits four million meal donations with Fareshare
Major salad veg producer has supplied food redistribution organisation with wide range of vegetables over past seven years
Tozer runs celery tastings at Fruit Attraction 2024
Seed company looking to popularise consumption of fresh celery in Spain
US trade officials discuss roadmap for future UK exports
US officials visit G’s Group and discuss expanding UK veg exports following beetroot announcement
Fischer Farms appoints former Moy Park boss Chris Kirke as CEO
Kirke has over 26 years’ experience in FMCG in the US and UK and will look to drive commercial expansion
Dutch veg growers aim to be chemical-free by 2026
Growers United, Harvest House, Oxin Growers, The Greenery, and Zon oversee trial projects to explore alternative production methods
Dutch consultancy Delphy sold to Royal Peterson Control Union
Specialist in food and flowers, which plays a key role in the fresh produce industry, to become part of Peterson Projects and Solutions
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