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.
Claire Donovan to replace Ali Capper as BAPL’s executive chair
Experienced fresh produce leader to join topfruit industry body in September ahead of planned leadership transition
Axia rejects suggestion that ToBRFV resistance has been overcome
Axia Vegetable Seeds says new virus clusters need to be closely monitored, but their presence does not mean that resistance has been overcome
Water For All mangoes target values-driven shoppers
Continental Fresh hopes its Water For All initiative will help to sell more mangoes in the US, while providing clean water to greater numbers
Dole reports revenue growth despite rising fruit sourcing costs
Dole shows top-line growth driven by strong performance in its diversified Americas business, but profitability came under pressure from elevated fruit sourcing costs
EU dominates Spain’s fresh produce export market in 2026
Spain exported 4.64mn tonnes of fresh fruit and vegetables to the EU in January–May 2026, according to Fepex data
El Universal: Mexican avocado traceability compromised by criminal gangs
An article in the Mexican newspaper claims that the country’s avocado export chain to the US has been infiltrated by organised crime
Colombian exporters feeling the heat
The new administration must act as rising costs, unfavourable exchange rates and tariffs threaten the profitability of the country’s agri-exports
Kronen launches AphidWash to tackle contamination in salads
AphidWash uses physical action to remove up to 90 per cent of aphids from salad leaves during the industrial washing process
Central Retail to acquire MaxValu from Aeon Thailand
Aeon Thailand to transfer 30 MaxValu stores, which will be rebranded as Tops
The Greenery launches five-year growth strategy
Following year of adjustment and investment, Dutch group focuses on expanded production and new economies of scale
Morrisons cuts British Easter veg prices to just 4p
Retailer stresses it remains committed to protecting farmgate prices
New contest aims to get kids curious about carrots
BCGA and Elsoms have teamed up to offer prizes and an opportunity to visit a farm
USDA-funded IFPA initiative supports regenerative farming
Eligible crops Include strawberries, tomatoes, carrots, onions, broccoli, kale, specialty greens, sweet potatoes and blueberries
British farm aims to grow avocados on landfill
Wiltshire-based project sets ambitious target to produce large volume of fruit and vegetables on top of a rubbish dump
Hope for leek category growth despite the challenges
BASF Nunhems outlines the current state of play in the sector and says it is developing varieties to help
Space food brand seeks retail listing
Dried fruit and veg brand designed for astronauts is looking to expand into retail and capitalise on appeal to sports people and space enthusiasts
Less green, more green: Albert Heijn cuts out carrot tops
The Netherlands’ largest food retailer says it has chopped out foliage and packaging from its bunched carrot line
French competition authority waves through agri-food mergers
The Autorité de la Concurrence has approved two major mergers, between Greenyard Frozen France and Eureden, and between the Terres du Sud and Vivadour agricultural cooperatives
Focus on fibre brings fruit and veg into spotlight
Only a quarter of Brits can identify food high in fibre despite eating about half the recommended amount, according to a new report from M&S, as weight loss medication brings opportunities for fresh produce industry
BelOrta weathers commercial storm as climate warms and consumption cools
Belgian cooperative launches major branding campaign and opens new sales facility as it looks to reverse recent decline in sales
Hort Innovation launches new research to boost Australian carrot quality
Three-year project set to help growers reduce losses, improve crop quality, and meet demands of domestic and export markets
Morrisons slashes Christmas veg to 5p
The festive promotion is available to More Card loyalty customers and prompted Aldi to make further reductions to match the price of 5p on core Christmas veg
Coles announces A$1 fruit and vegetable discounts for Christmas
Retailer slashes the price of four produce items in the days before Christmas
G’s releases ESG report via video for first time
Leading salad grower G’s has released a cinematic sustainability report, bringing to life diverse stories, voices and sustainability achievements
Aldi UK cuts vegetable prices to 8p for Christmas
Discount retailer returns with Christmas Super Six promotion, but insists it retains full support from growers with whom it has fixed-cost agreements
Naturitalia sees strong growth potential for fresh-cut
Major Italian cooperative says its expanded partnership with Patfrut near Bologna should help it meet increasing demand from horeca and processors
Swede championed in new campaign involving schools, retailers and growers
School tastings, farm tours, limited edition varieties and traditional stories are all part of a major new campaign to reintroduce swede as a modern ingredient at the heart of Scottish food culture
A scary swap: Tesco to sell ‘monster’ swede for Halloween carving
Extra large ‘Monster Mash’ swede is being promoted ahead of Halloween in partnership with Scottish grower ESG Drysdale
British Carrot Day celebrates benefits of the orange veg
Event aims to showcase the crop to consumers
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