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.
Hazera announces International Open Days 2026
Hazera will host its biennial International Open Days on 22-24 September 2026 in Warmenhuizen, the Netherlands
Lidl Netherlands encourages kids to grow their own
Dutch retailer’s ‘Lidl Mini Farms’ campaign offers six collectable growing kits featuring varieties such as cress, kale, and pak choi
Biotech firms point to sustainability benefits of NGTs
The EU’s ruling on new genomic techniques is no silver bullet, according to Hudson River, but it provides a tool to help develop better adapted varieties more quickly
Trops launches new mango campaign as season starts
Spanish supplier prepares to promote revamped marketing identity for what it calls the ‘most mango-like mango’
Vip keeps its cool as new apple harvest begins
While heatwaves have cut production in several parts of Europe, the Italian association expects a similar crop to last season
Chiquita and TA Dedicated mark 20-year logistics partnership
Over the past two decades the logistics provider has managed US port-to-retailer transportation, cold chain operations and reverse logistics for Chiquita
Australian Avocados at the Asiafruit Showcase: quality, culinary innovation and market growth
Flora Zhang of Avocados Australia will be presenting at the Asiafruit Showcase at Asia Fruit Logistica on Wednesday 2 September
Produce Plus Spring out now
Exclusive interview with MOYA 2026 winner Flavorite Group and a full wrap-up of Hort Connections
Purpose-led marketing with MOYA winner Flavorite
In the latest episode of the Produce Plus Podcast Liam O’Callaghan speaks with Flavorite marketing and communications manager, Tom Millis on the company’s MOYA-winning Maddie’s Month campaign
ESG Drysdale secures £10mn for expansion plans
Scottish veg producer’s funding package from Royal Bank of Scotland will see it invest in production and processing and continue strong growth trajectory
Health continues to drive UK produce sales
Health is becoming more ingrained in UK shoppers’ choices, according to Worldpanel’s Clara Tucker, as flat consumer confidence fails to dent a growing health trend
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