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.
Ausveg welcomes new directors
Two new grower directors appointed and Victorian vegetable grower Bill Bulmer re-elected as chair
Asiafruit Congress: global suppliers weather challenges
Panel of global suppliers underlines commitment to Asian markets amid impacts of shipping turmoil, inflation and lockdowns
Ambrosia apples hit European shelves
Harvest volumes in Piedmont and Val Venosta are at the same level as last year, with apple quality said to be good
Research suggests grapes helps counter UV damage to skin
New US study reinforces promising role of grapes in photoprotection
Limoneira appoints Stewart Lockwood as VP of field operations
Lockwood will be directly responsible for the harvesting and grower services departments
Paul Clüver handed conservation award
Former Capespan and Unifruco chairman rewarded for his conservation work on his family fruit farm in Elgin, South Africa
Chilean truckers call off strike
Union boss said it would take one of two more days for flow of trucks carrying fruit to ports to normalise
Wrap urges increased collaboration and action on climate
The climate action group is calling on more businesses in the UK to take immediate action on climate change, including efforts on food waste and plastic packaging
Tesco launches platform for inter-supplier trade
Tesco Exchange offers suppliers the chance to trade surplus stock among themselves
Import Promotion Desk to showcase Africa’s diversity
Egypt, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Kenya and Morocco and four other IPD partner countries will present a range of fresh produce in Madrid
Carrot Symposium open for submission of abstracts
Event in York in 2023 is calling for experts to submit abstracts both for posters and oral presentations
Smaller onions and carrots expected after heatwave
Supermarkets are set to see smaller and lower quality onions and carrots after record temperatures and dry conditions
Raise retail prices or risk no UK veg supply, warns BGA
An urgent reset in returns to UK veg growers is now vital to ensure future continuity of supply, says British Growers Association
Orange is the new green
Nottinghamshire cooperative Freshgrowers launches world’s first carbon-neutral carrots
New company Sipo London UK to promote best of Italy
Italian group’s Made in Italy subsidiary will supply a range of fresh produce, wine, oil, rice, and potentially coffee too
It’s game, set and match Aldi when it comes to budget 'Wimbledon picnics', research finds
Aldi offers British consumers the cheapest ’Wimbledon at home’ picnic ingredients, finance experts at CashLady.com reveal
Industry unites to tackle wireworm
Seven industry leaders have joined forces to co-fund a Fera-led R&D project to combat wireworm
Bayer makes Zero Hunger Pledge
More than half of US$160m pledge to end global hunger invested in vegetable seeds and R&D support for smallholder farmers
Adriëlle Dankier named as new CEO of Nature’s Pride
Dutch importer confirms current chief executive officer Fred van Heyningen will step down as of 1 June
Agromediterránea offers plastic-free packaging
Murcia group says new environmentally friendly bags are 100 per cent bio-based, biodegradable and compostable
Carrot demo-day plans get underway
British Carrot Growers Association gets going on plans for this year's Demonstration Day
Scotts to ‘broaden appeal’ of crop cleaning machine
Root crop machinery firm wants to reach more diverse range of customers by showcasing produce cleaning machine at Fruit Logistica
Onion & Carrot Conference returns
After a three-year hiatus, the event is back in Peterborough on 29 November 2022
Elsoms makes Brown Heart breakthrough
A British plant breeding breakthrough could help eradicate one of the most common threats to swede production around the world
Kaufland: Germans need more winter veg
Survey finds over half of people in Germany want more homegrown fresh produce, including peppers and tomatoes
Nature Preserve provides visibility
The complexity of food supply chains is at the heart of the sustainability challenge, according to Nature Preserve, which aims to offer the full picture
‘More colour’ needed in fresh produce
Lavender-purple cauliflowers and chocolate-brown peppers are just what the doctor ordered, says breeder Rijk Zwaan
Study shows promise of urban farming
Urban farming can play a significant role in lowering the risk of shortages and price hikes in the UK, reducing the reliance on fruit and vegetable imports
Sector questions timing of AGEC law
The timing of France's new law banning plastic packaging on fresh fruit and vegetables risks a rise in waste, critics argue
Report reveals true potential of false banana
A crop called enset could eventually help to feed more than 100m people, say scientists in Ethiopia
Fera unveils new R&D model
Enigma aims to tackle a series of industry challenges, with the first project focused on wireworm
Eosta ready to go plastic-free
The Dutch organics specialist has highlighted its wide range of plastic-free packaging solutions, as Europe starts to turn its back on plastic
