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.
Eosta joins UK-led water conservation project in South Africa
Dutch organic distributor Eosta has officially committed to a UK-led water conservation initiative in South Africa’s Western Cape, focusing on restoring ecosystems and water security in this critical fruit-growing region
SummerStar Ruby grapefruit champions sustainability across European markets
A coalition of South African citrus growers has united to promote their new SummerStar Ruby grapefruit variety across Europe, emphasising not only its superior flavor but also its sustainable and ethical production credentials
Peruvian grapes on course to maintain export lead
As the 2025/26 season approaches, preliminary projections point to further growth in both volume and value
First consignment of Ecuadorean Tango arrives in US
The shipment by Ecuagroimport marks a new milestone in the country’s product diversification strategy
Universität Chile entwickelt Genom-Modell, um japanische Pflaume zu verbessern
Eine Studie unter der Leitung von Paulina Ballesta, ehemalige Postdoktorandin am INTA der Casa de Bello, ermöglicht es, Sorten mit produktiven und qualitativen Eigenschaften, die an die nationalen agroklimatischen Bedingungen angepasst sind, schneller zu züchten, teilt die Universität Chile mit.
Peruanische Trauben auf Kurs, um ihre Exportführerschaft zu behaupten
Die Erwartungen für die peruanische Export-Saison für Trauben 2025/26, die offiziell im Oktober beginnen soll, sind hoch. Laut Fresh Fruit Peru deuten vorläufige Prognosen auf einen Anstieg des FOB-Wertes um 9 % hin.
Pflaumen- und Zwetschenernte auf durchschnittlichem Niveau
Die Pflaumen- und Zwetschenernte wird in diesem Jahr mit 44.500 t voraussichtlich um 700 t (+1,6 %) leicht höher ausfallen als im Durchschnitt der zurückliegenden zehn Jahre (43.800 t), teilt das Statistische Bundesamt (Destatis) nach einer ersten Schätzung vom Juli 2025 mit. Auch der Vorjahreswert lag bei 43.800 t.
Chile: Rosinenproduktion leicht rückläufig
Als Gründe werden die schrumpfenden Anbauflächen für Tafeltrauben, die zunehmende Konkurrenz durch Peru sowie die Umstellung vieler Betriebe auf ertragreichere Kulturen (z.B. Nüsse und Kirschen) genannt.
Schweiz: Ablehnung der Ernährungsinitiative empfohlen
Die Schweizer Regierung, der Bundesrat, hat sich in der 34. KW gegen die Volksinitiative „Für eine sichere Ernährung - durch Stärkung einer nachhaltigen inländischen Produktion, mehrpflanzliche Lebensmittel und sauberes Trinkwasser“ (Ernährungsinitiative) ausgesprochen.
Food security starts at home
The UK’s dependence on the Mediterranean leaves it vulnerable to the impact of increasingly frequent weather extremes to hit the region, including the devastating floods in southern Spain
Fresh Direct launches new products
Fresh produce supplier offers 25 new products as part of its ’Taste Like Summer’ launch
Retailers drop price of popular Easter veg to 8p
Discounting round has echoes of supermarkets’ strategies over Christmas
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
Aldi marks Food Action Waste Week with two-pronged campaign
Aldi gives shoppers chance to win a year’s supply of Too Good to Go Surprise Bags and teams up with Lagomchef in its bid to cut food waste
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
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
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
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
North Carolina eyes sweet potato export growth in Europe
The North Carolina Sweetpotato Commission is ramping up production for the UK and other European markets for 2025
Promising carrot season in Egypt a boost for global markets
Egypt has emerged as a significant player in the global carrot market, becoming the third largest supplier of carrots to the EU in 2022/23, according to Khaled Alhabouny, operations director at Alhabouny Group
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
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
Pairwise and IITA use Gates Foundation grant to develop new yam varieties
Yam is sub-Saharan Africa’s second most-important root and tuber crop after cassave, with an annual production of around 75mn tonnes
Huntapac becomes LEAF’s 41st Demonstration Farm
Vegetable producer chosen for its “long-standing commitment to innovative, climate-positive approaches across its entire operation”
UK beetroot to enter US market after NFU campaigning
Exports will be worth approximately £150,000 a year, according to Defra estimates
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
Floods return to haunt Italy’s fresh produce industry
Sixteen months on from the flooding that devastated vast swathes of northern Italy, rainfall dropped by Cyclone Boris has hampered the country’s fruit and veg production
Egypt emerges as top sweet potato supplier to Poland
Eastern European country’s sweet potato imports have more than doubled in the past five years, according to East Fruit
Italian cooperative Patfruit opens new fresh-cut veg facility
Naturitalia member says it has identified growing market demand for pre-prepared products within Italy’s catering sector
Australia secures trade deal with the UAE in boost for produce exporters
Under the new agreement 99 per cent of Australian products will enter the UAE tariff free
Sakata to present new varieties
The group’s Field Days in the Netherlands will see a wide range of products on display, with a particularly strong spinach offering
TikTok craze boosts sales of retro swedes
Vegetable receives an unexpected boost after hack shows quick way to prepare a healthy meal