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.
Spanish fruit exports decline 4.5 per cent in Q1 2026
Citrus and strawberries led the decline in fruit exports during Q1, with storms in Huelva affecting production, while vegetables performed strongly
Florette introduces price-marked salad packs for independent retailers
Salad supplier launches new packs with recommended retail price incorporated into bag designs for first time
M&S unveils four vertically-farmed salad mixes
The new launches, including baby garlic kale and sorrel leaves, are packed within 60 seconds and offer five days extended shelf life
Syngenta opens Spanish R&D centre to combat crop pathogens
The state-of-the-art facility in Almería brings together breeding, seed operations, trait development and data science under one roof
Simon Conway named as Cucumber and Pepper Growers Association chair
He joins trade body alongside existing role as chair of British Tomatoes at a time of high pressure for salad veg and protected horticulture sectors
The Greenery launches five-year growth strategy
Following year of adjustment and investment, Dutch group focuses on expanded production and new economies of scale
Florette launches ‘Essentials’ value tier
First two iceberg lettuce SKUs land in mid-May, with range aimed at shoppers on tighter grocery budgets
Syngenta launches high INSV-resistant romaine lettuce Renegade
New variety joins Stampede in offering enhanced protection against thrips-transmitted virus that has significantly impacted Salinas Valley production
From wellbeing to tech: Meet the pioneer employers
The Summer Berry Company was named one of the UK’s top 500 employers in 2025, while G’s is making waves with new initiatives to attract young people
Florette aims to inspire with salad brand refresh
The brand is targeting a shake-up of the convenience salad category with its modernised Florette logo and new flavours aimed at younger, trend-led consumers
Rijk Zwaan updates organic spinach portfolio
Breeding company highlights new varieties including Galago RZ and Reindeer RZ, addressing growing disease challenges
M&S, Ocado and Isle of Wight Tomatoes launch co-branded range
Exclusive varieties and upgraded packaging are part of a new season summer range of tomatoes and peppers with a focus on flavour and discovery
Vitacress relaunches Steve’s Leaves salad brand
Baby leaf salad brand has relaunched into Waitrose and Ocado with fresh look focused on outdoor heritage and sustainability credentials
Spanish fresh produce exports fall 4 per cent in January-February
Export volumes declined in the January-February period, with vegetables down 3 per cent and fruit falling 6 per cent
Hort left out of energy exemption list as government says it’s ‘watching closely’
Fresh produce businesses will be left to face soaring energy costs alone after further expansion to industrial protection scheme excludes sector
The Watercress Company aims to raise £10k for local charity
Tours and tastings will add a farm angle to community watercress festival that helps raise funds for local charity supporting young people with cancer
Mastronardi promotes snack-sized tomatoes and cucumbers at CPMA
Leading North American grower-supplier will debut new lines of micro-grape tomatoes and mini snack cucumbers in Toronto
Fear of price rises and shortages without action
Price increases and potential shortages loom if the government and retailers don’t provide support, UK vegetable growers warn
Easter 4p veg deals criticised as growers face sharp cost increases
Retailer promotions will ‘warp’ price of food in consumer minds, say growers, who face millions in additional standing charges as of today
LeaderBrand integrates Laser Weeder into salad leaf production
New Zealand vegetable producer becomes first in the region to use the technology at this scale
Glasshouse growers warn MPs of dire consequences of standing charge hike
Tomato, cucumber and pepper groups say British self-sufficiency will take a hit without action
Spanish fresh produce exports decline 8.5 per cent in January
Citrus, particularly oranges and mandarins, drove the decrease, while persimmon exports showed strong growth
Produce prices ‘will rise’ due to Middle East conflict
Wholesalers are reporting shortages of Israeli produce and warn ‘extreme costs’ will be passed on, as inflation is expected to hit homegrown salad veg and retail food prices within six weeks
New salad farm to set up 1.1km underground
A new project will explore the potential for underground food production in a working deep sea salt mine off the coast of north east England
USDA-funded IFPA initiative supports regenerative farming
Eligible crops Include strawberries, tomatoes, carrots, onions, broccoli, kale, specialty greens, sweet potatoes and blueberries
Fischer Farms partners with cress and micro leaf grower Dawndew Salad
Companies say partnership aims to ‘set new benchmark’ in year-round supply of premium British salad
Bulgaria eyes Europe’s winter supply gap
Producers secured new contracts and direct retail deals at Fruit Logistica, but structural challenges could undermine sector’s hard-won momentum
Inside Jepco’s sustainable shift to indoor leafy salad production
Salad producer is blending decades of growing expertise with cutting-edge indoor systems to drive resilient, high-quality production all year round
Growers United partners with TerraChange on transparent solar panels
Dutch cooperative and UK startup sign letter of intent at Fruit Logistica to explore organic solar panel technology
Convenience trend sustains sales growth for Greenfood
Swedish food group Greenfood reports modest sales growth for 2025, driven by increases for its Picadeli and Food Solutions units
CN Seeds ‘shocked but glad’ following news of Tozer JV
Commercial director Ian Botes says further acquisitions of breeders by growers are ‘unlikely’ after ‘surprise’ JV acquisition of veg seed competitor
Spain’s fresh produce export volumes down
Exports declined 4 per cent to 12mn tonnes in 2025, with Fepex citing rising costs and competitive disadvantages versus third countries
Extreme weather devastates southern Italy’s citrus and vegetable crops
Growers in Sicily and Sardinia report extensive damage to citrus, artichokes and vegetables after torrential rainfall and high winds in recent weeks
Resistance the central theme of Enza Zaden Discovery Field Days
Company showcased its latest resistant leafy varieties, with solutions addressing Bremia, Fusarium and Nasonovia ribisnigri Nr:1 biotype
Pop Its cucumbers set for US retail launch
Mini cucumbers ready to hit the supermarket shelves after appearances at Global Produce & Floral Show and Fruit Logistica
New food safety requirements for New South Wales horticulture
Food Authority licence required for berry, leafy vegetable and melon growers