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.
EU clears AMFresh/EQT acquisition of SNFL and IFG
Commission concludes that acquisition of the two breeding companies does not raise competition concerns
RABI boss Chivers meets Coffey to discuss farm mental health
Charity has seen huge rise in interest in its support services as farmers’ mental health suffers under current pressure
Aldi to open five UK stores in five weeks
The discount retailer is poised to increase consumer access to its stores with five new openings across the UK in the coming weeks, including in Southampton and Whittlesey
Driscoll’s wins Superior Taste Awards
Global berry supplier, and owner of UK grower group Berry Gardens, won three awards for ’superior’ varieties at recent International Taste Institute event
Renewed hope for British blackcurrants
UK producers feel optimistic after recent sunny period brings renewed hope for blackcurrant crop hit by adverse weather and high costs
‘It’s time to back British’
Angus Soft Fruits MD John Gray tells Fred Searle why it is more important than ever for supermarkets, and government, to support the UK berry sector
Avocado sales climb at Mission Produce
Second-quarter results include a drop in revenue and an overall net loss for the three-month period
Hort Connections celebrates best and brightest
Horticulture Awards for Excellence recognise outstanding contributions from across the value chain
Biedronka celebrates Colombia’s finest fare
Poland’s biggest supermarket is showcasing a range of Colombian foods as part of its Acción Colombia initiative
Tesco rolls out ‘greener greens’ initiative
Tesco launches UK’s largest low-carbon fertiliser roll-out with leading veg suppliers to increase food security and cut the carbon footprint of its produce
Latest version of HarvestEye ‘faster and more accurate’
Crop insight tool gathers performance data on size and count, and maps variability of potatoes and onions
Agrist awarded for innovation
Japanese automatic pepper harvesting robot recognised with innovation award at CES 2023
Plan ahead for Fruit Logistica 2023, which has something for everyone
Make sure you are fully prepared for your return to the world’s biggest and best fresh produce trade exhibition
Carrots fit for a King
British-grown produce plays starring role in King Charles III’s first state banquet
Live-cooked dinner showcases best from Belgium
Networking dinner organised by Fresh From Belgium in collaboration with FPJ brings together Belgian exporters and British buyers to sample country’s high-quality seasonal produce
G’s targets Asian beetroot expansion
UK supplier sees export potential in Thai market but described process of growing demand for cooked beetroot in Asia as a “long burn”
Haith Queen’s Award recognised in local ceremony
Vegetable machinery manufacturer celebrates second Queen’s Award for Enterprise for widely used Rota-Tip TE box tippler
‘UK is driving production abroad’, warns O’Malley
Britain is on the road to importing more fresh produce due to perfect storm of factors exacerbated by government policy that is “totally anti-agriculture”
Costa Rica sets out stall as premium supplier to UK retailers
The opening of a new trade office in London signals its renewed focus on the UK market with a diverse portfolio of products
Haith Group installs £1.5m carrot grader
Produce machinery manufacturer Haith Group completes £1.5m carrot grading installation at Meade Farm Group
Drought conditions could result in UK shortages
Organisations and charities in the UK have called on the government to support sustainable practices to avert food shortages in future, as the impact of drought continues
BCGA prepares for carrot demo day
Seminis, BASF, Hazera, HM Clause, Elsoms/Bejo and Agriseeds will all be showcasing varieties at the event in Scotland
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
