Salad vegetables
All the news and market analysis for worldwide salad vegetable Industry, including salad vegetable growers, salad vegetable production, and the import and export of salad vegetables.
Falling consumption “cause for concern” in Spain
Spanish household consumption of fresh fruit and vegetables fell 2.4 per cent in the first seven months of 2026
Salad leaves top the UK’s food waste list
Fruit and veg dominate list of UK’s most-binned foods list, with potatoes, bananas and carrots also among the top casualties
Spanish exports remain stable through January-August
Watermelon and stonefruit volumes surged while citrus exports declined sharply, as Spain’s fresh produce sector maintained near-flat volumes
Florette redesign salad pack for breast cancer charities
Redesigned pink bag and social media campaign encouraging self-checks launched in support of breast cancer charities for second year in a row
Rijk Zwaan hosts inaugural European Salad Summit
Summit brought together lettuce producers and value chain experts to explore how collaboration and innovation can secure the category’s future
Asia Fruit Logistica's new FreshTech stage explores future of fresh
Speakers on Asia Fruit Logistica’s new FreshTech stage discussed the technologies reshaping how fresh produce is bred, monitored for disease, and harvested
The Watercress Company launches direct online ordering
Leading watercress grower aims to boost sales of resilient British crop following viral Clarkson’s pub appeal
Popits win Innovation Hub Award
Unica’s bite-sized cucumber scoops prize in the Fresh Produce category
StePac launches next-generation retail pouches for fresh produce
The Xgo Paz Pouch overcomes combines modified atmosphere, humidity control, and condensation management in a single retail-ready solution
Asda unveils 10-year supply partnership with Len Wright Salads
Retailer backs British growers with decade-long £250mn partnership hoped to boost supply chain resilience and producer confidence
Picadeli Finland hits 350 salad bars as expansion continues
Greenfood Group’s AI-powered salad bar concept capitalises on rising consumer demand for fresh, healthy, and customisable meals
Spain’s fresh produce export value rises 6 per cent
Spanish fresh produce exports reached 7.5mn tonnes in the January-July period, down 1 per cent in volume but up 6 per cent in value to €12.04bn
Record aphid pressure hits UK lettuce growers
Extreme levels of Nasonovia Ribisnigri aphids create “serious challenge” for British lettuce growers, with an estimated 30 million unharvested heads likely costing growers £10 million over the current four-week period
Vertical farm GrowUp makes strawberry shift
The Kent-based company, which previously supplied vertically-grown leafy salads, is exploring strawberry propagation amid challenging trade conditions
Yuksel Seeds’ SWICY F1 pepper nominated for Polish award
Turkish seed company Yuksel Seeds is targeting the Polish fresh produce market with its award-nominated SWICY F1 pepper
Enza Zaden puts consumer-driven innovation on display at Fruit Attraction
Company will showcase two convenience offerings: Tribelli Seedless snacking peppers and easyQs cucumbers
France’s Jamais Trop campaign finishes strong
Throughout a summer of heatwaves, French shoppers were encouraged to enjoy the refreshment that comes from fresh fruits, vegetables and salads via a wide-ranging campaign
Yuksel notes appetite for flavour in China
Yuksel Seeds reported strong interest in its heirloom tomatoes, snack cucumbers and other premium items at Asia Fruit Logistica in Hong Kong this month
Belgian greenhouse growers highlight benefits of technology
Veg growers are showing how technologies can help boost sustainability, including cutting waste and fossil fuel use
Downward trend for Spanish fresh produce consumption
New data processed by industry body Fepex reveals household fresh produce consumption slipped to 3.25mn tonnes in the first half of 2026
Enza Zaden hosts hydroponic field days focused on root health
Enza Zaden will open its Enkhuizen headquarters to growers, crop experts and industry professionals in September for Discovery Field Days Hydro/CEA 2026
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
Value growth for Spanish exports in first-half of 2026
Spain’s fresh produce exports generated €11.6bn in the opening six months of the year, while surging import growth raises concerns
Asia Fruit Logistica 2026 exhibitor preview: EMEA
Asia Fruit Logistica continues to be a meeting point for suppliers and service providers from Europe, the Middle East and Africa, to showcase their vast array of brands, products and services to businesses in Asia and beyond
Langmead Herbs sets example for water security
West Sussex herb producer has maintained water supplies and even sold surplus to local producers thanks to extensive reservoir network and water recycling
Yuksel Seeds to make Asia Fruit Logistica debut
Yuksel Seeds will exhibit at Asia Fruit Logistica for the first time as it targets growing opportunities across China and the wider Asian market
French heatwaves exacerbate drought conditions
Farmers are in survival mode across much of France, as heatwaves and drought continue to hamper production, with low harvests anticipated as a result
Staay offers alternative to traditional iceberg lettuce
Extreme summer conditions across Europe are putting pressure on iceberg lettuce supplies, but Staay Food Group believes it has the perfect substitute
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
Dutch glasshouse growers fear major losses after irrigation ban
Producers in Westland have been restricted from drawing water from dykes for first time ever in response to drought
Rijk Zwaan strives for further impact in Asia
The Dutch group will showcase consumer-driven concepts such as Sweet Palermo, Tatayoyo and MyCubies at Asia Fruit Logistica
Agricola Azzura and BioAretusa Farm team up to develop Sicilian iceberg lettuce supply chain
The project provides a high-quality Italian alternative to lettuce from major European growing regions
Sainsbury’s agrees 10-year supply deals in tomatoes, peppers and cucumbers
New long-term partnerships with Evesham Vale Growers and Thanet Earth are aimed at boosting domestic production and supply chain resilience
Heatwaves cause UK cucumber shortage
Limited availability in Britain due to exteme heat and high Dutch prices, but yields starting to recover
Florette jumps on social media salad trend with pop-up event
Florette to bring salad bowls inspired by #SaladTok trend to Londoners as social media continues to shape consumer choice