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.
The Dutch company’s new EVA Scoutr robot has the ability to detect pests and diseases early, helping to improve crop health and reduce losses for greenhouse vegetable growers
The UK salad specialist’s “Guarantee of Freshness” speaks to the importance of freshness for salad consumers, while its new product launches look to add some spice to the category
Riverford’s Valor potatoes and Isle of Wight tomatoes were recognised in the annual awards, alongside a software company helping new veg box start-ups
Beanstalk Global’s visits to a range of major Portuguese fresh produce companies highlighted the importance of exceptional taste, robust environmental practices, and collaboration across the supply chain
Producer Organisations unite under new UK Fruit and Vegetable Association to call for replacement scheme to fund innovation and ensure parity across UK
Dutch breeding company Rijk Zwaan has achieved recognition for three of its products at the International Taste Quality Institute, with each earning the highest possible rating
IBEB announces no new strains of Bremia lactucae in 2025
Wireworm damage has had a heavy cost for the potato, veg and salad sectors
Salad brand said it’s doubling down on cuisine-led NPD as it eyes further growth in the prepared salad sector
Spain’s fresh produce exports have shown positive growth in the first quarter of 2025, with overall shipments increasing by 2 per cent in volume and 10 per cent in value year-on-year.
Seed specialist KWS has significantly expanded its Dutch operations with a new 10,000m2 research facility in Andijk, strengthening its position in the competitive vegetable breeding sector
SkyTree picked up the Innovation Award for its SkyTree Stratus product at this month’s GreenTech exhibition in Amsterdam
Panvita’s collaboration with Rijk Zwaan is set to produce its first crop this month, as demand for local, 12-month supply continues to grow
Edible cucumber coating ”could spell end to single-use plastic wraps” on supermarket shelves
Companies said move will set a new standard in forecasting and supply chain precision
Sector fighting for concerns to be heard that ending current funding for English and Welsh POs will see loss of vital innovation, threaten small growers, and create unlevel playing field across UK and Europe
Dirk Declercq, chairman of the REO auction in Roeselare, West Flanders, believes specialist, high-end products like curly endives still have an important role to play at the auction
Max MacGillivray visits the site of a major new Essex glasshouse to find out more about the development
Heavy rains in India’s southwest regions cause significant price hikes for tomatoes, greens and onions
Convenience fruit and salad sales have spiked as consumers celebrate warm spring while inflation of 4.1 per cent is ‘new territory’ for 2025
Convenience brand now sells one salad every second around the world, according to owner Greenfood Group
New national grower processor entity to combine baby leaf processing network into Australia-wide supply chain
An advisory motion to remove Israeli produce from shelves has passed at the retailer’s AGM with three quarters of members in favour
The facility will strengthen the company’s cucumber, tomato and pepper research programmes
A farm tenancy for a specialist green veg and potato grower with environmental ambitions has become available under The Crown Estate
Company’s continued expansion in cannabis cited as reason for decision to put greenhouse crop division into separate ownership
Producers from Korea Export-Free Co. are interested in exporting to UK wholesale sector
Driest start to spring since 1956 has prompted a meeting of the National Drought Group as salad and veg growers face increased irrigation costs
Major buyout of food-to-go and prepped salad firm Bakkavor delayed as companies assess terms and conditions
A new production centre on the outskirts of Phoenix, Arizona, combines advanced indoor farming with futuristic warehouse distribution technology
Vertical farmer has major plans for UK expansion
Delphy collaboration explores how far-red modulation and short morning blue light can optimise cucumber growth, physiological balance, and energy efficiency
The Swedish salad pioneer says it is achieving major success with its foodtech concept
A 40-hectare low carbon series of glasshouses in Essex is out for consultation as developers say it will provide climate resilient tomato production and replace imports from Holland, Morocco and Spain
Efra committee grilling reveals internal government negotiations are holding up confirmation of 1 July border checks while Defra concedes implementation could be ‘pragmatic’
Company is ramping up production of spring onions, Brussels sprouts and broccoli to meet growing demand