Brassicas
All the news and market analysis for worldwide brassica Industry, including brassica growers, brassica production, and the import and export of brassicas.
North Macedonian cabbage finds seasonal niche
North Macedonia has seen its share of the European cabbage market increase through early harvests and competitive production
New MD appointment at AH Worth
Matt Walton leaves MD role at Branston to return to AH Worth as MD of veg operations with responsibility for production across UK, Spain and Italy
Low-carbon British broccoli hits shelves at Tesco
Launch is a new development from supermarket’s concept farms
Hillgate Nurseries embraces peat reduction
Plant propagator reports operational benefits and no difference in plant quality as it transitions to peat-reduced blocking media
Green Best contiunues 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
Belgian delegation visits key London wholesale markets
The visit to New Covent Garden and New Spitalfields markets was designed to reinforce Belgium’s reputation among buyers for reliable, counter-seasonal availability
Syngenta showcases veg innovations at Future of Veg
New solutions in lettuce, spinach, and brassica crops presented at Salinas event
AH Worth begins red kale trial as part of continued brassica innovation
Trials of striking new variety support growing retail demand for distinctive, high-quality produce, according to producer
Masters in sustainability and quality: lessons from Portugal
Beanstalk Global’s visits to a range of major Portuguese fresh produce companies highlighted the importance of exceptional taste, robust environmental practices, and collaboration across the supply chain
Spanish Q1 fresh produce exports rise 10 per cent in value
Spain’s fresh produce exports have shown positive growth in the first quarter of 2025, with overall shipments increasing by 2 per cent in volume and 10 per cent in value year-on-year.
Tozer-OBS deal boosts UK cauliflower trade
Partnership sees a range of winter cauliflower marketed in the UK and Ireland
M&S extends Tenderstem season as Plan A bears fruit
Premium retailer has worked with growers to extend British veg season using polytunnels and is trialling precision pollination to boost strawberry yields
Early season predicted for UK veg
Brassica and pea growers are forecasting an early start to harvest thanks to the warm spring, with hopes of building anticipation for the homegrown crop among consumers
A taste of winter: Perth Markets welcomes seasonal produce from local growers
As the seasons turn to winter, Western Australia’s fresh produce wholesale market is preparing for an influx of new seasonal produce
The Crown Estate seeks veg and potato farm tenant
A farm tenancy for a specialist green veg and potato grower with environmental ambitions has become available under The Crown Estate
‘Titan’ of brassica industry passes away
Tributes to TH Clements founder Alan Clements, who has passed away aged 85, remember his ‘huge legacy’, sense of humour and generosity
Strong start to 2025 for Spanish exports
Volume and value grew through the opening two months of the year, according to Fepex
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
Del Monte expands Broccolini reach
Licensing agreement with The Nunes Company “brings Broccolini to more retailers while maintaining premium quality”
Cauliflower left to waste as British growers demand more support
Growers say supermarkets are prioritising imports over British production
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
Cauliflower trials bring brassica category together in Cornwall
Brassica growers, agronomists, packers and breeders head down to southwest UK for annual cauliflower trials that have been run by the Duchy College for 32 years
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
Super runner Nick Butter joins innovative broccoli firm SmarterNaturally
Butter will promote GRextra, which claims to have five times more sulforaphane than traditional broccoli
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
Brassica and Leafy Salad Conference gears up for flagship Leicester event
Conference and gala dinner takes place on 30 January
UK supermarkets announce 15p Christmas veg deals
Five of UK’s top grocers announce deep promotions on festive veg lines in week before Christmas Day
StePac develops greener packaging alternative for broccoli
Solution designed to ease transition from environmentally unfriendly ice-filled polystyrene foam and waxed carton boxes
Jamie Oliver to judge World Food Photography Awards 2025
The celebrity chef joins panel to judge contestants aged 17 and under for new ‘Jamie Oliver Youth Prize’
BayWa plans to sell T&G, suggests Reuters report
Agency cites company presentation that apparently predicted sale after 2025
Kalettes back on UK shelves
British-grown vegetable will be available until the end of March
Veg Power backs LBC healthy eating campaign
The not-for-profit marketer shapes new radio campaign encouraging Brits to eat more veg
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