Brassicas
All the news and market analysis for worldwide brassica Industry, including brassica growers, brassica production, and the import and export of brassicas.
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
Jumbo and The Greenery point consumers towards new cabbage variety
This autumn sees the arrival of Savoy pointed cabbage, developed in partnership with Bejo and AS de Boer, on the retailer’s shelves
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
Fraich’Force campaign back for fortnight of promotions
Fraich’Force has returned with a campaign on TV, online and at in-person field events from 1 October until 30 November, encouraging people to try, or to rediscover, fresh fruits and vegetables
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
Nationwide adds Tenderstem Purple to foodservice offer
The fresh produce supplier inks deal to distribute purple-sprouting broccoli brand to UK foodservice customers
April sees Spanish export volume and value increase
Fepex reveals that export volume for the month climbed 14 per cent on 2023, with value up 10 per cent
Turkish provinces team up to boost fruit and veg exports
Izmir and Samsun are collaborating to increase the latter’s exports of fresh fruit and vegetables, including experience-sharing in production and exports
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