Root vegetable news archive
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ArticleTough times for veg suppliers, but new opportunities emerge
New Rabobank report finds that some exporters continue to grow, despite higher costs due to the pandemic, climate change, and logistics hurdles
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AdvertorialEgypt sends 30 exhibitors to Macfrut
The Italian fresh produce exhibition is set to host a special Egyptian pavilion, organised by Expolink, the Egyptian Exporters Association
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NewsFlorette launches new slaws range
Three new prepared slaws swap mayo for South and East Asian-inspired dressings
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ArticleDate revealed for 2024 Onion and Carrot Conference
Joint event in November will feature a conference and gala dinner
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ArticleMorrisons launches Aldi and Lidl price match
The supermarket has pledged to match or beat discounters’ prices for over 200 products
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NewsEosta develops next stage of Natural Branding
Eosta says Inverted Natural Branding makes branding more visible and increases recognisability of organic products, while continuing to avoid use of packaging
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ArticleRed Sea disruption “will last months”
Fresh produce suppliers face extra transit times and logistical hurdles, which could prove impossible to live with for those who export more perishable product lines
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NewsEnglish veg volumes hit by flooding
Various winter vegetables have been badly affected by flooding across England, with Nationwide Produce reporting shortages
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NewsSix-figure polisher spend for Huntapac
Root veg supplier upgrades its packhouse with new Haith equipment
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CommentExtreme weather is taking its toll on UK vegetable sector
Tim O’Malley, group MD of Nationwide Produce, reflects on the weather challenges facing growers of British vegetables as production is driven abroad and the sector lacks support from government
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ArticleFloods hit veg producers in northern France
In the northern French department of Pas-de-Calais, farmers are waiting for the floodwaters to recede before they can determine the extent of the damage
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ArticleEnigma helps growers tackle wireworm
UK wireworm research project sees impressive results mid-way through collaborative study
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ArticleCrisis in Israel threatens fresh produce supply
Security concerns in the country have apparently delayed the harvest of several different crops
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ArticleCarrot sector prepares for symposium in York
Conference will include scientific and technical talks on everything from consumption to agronomy
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ArticleBCGA announces D-Day
British Carrot Growers Association says its Demo Day will showcase innovation in UK carrot production
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ArticleMorrisons covers growers’ costs in new trial
Major trial initiative sees supermarket mitigate growers’ costs in potatoes and carrots
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ArticleParsnip sales bounce back
From zero to hero: fresh parsnips enjoy 2023 sales resurgence, Kantar figures show
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ArticleBritish Growers unveils carrot symposium speakers
Speakers announced for the third International Symposium on Carrot and Other Apiaceae in York this October
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ArticleUK consumers overlook “cheap” carrots
Ultra-low pricing hasn’t translated into higher 2022-23 UK carrot sales, despite cash-strapped consumers seeking bargains
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ArticleCarbon-neutral production takes centre stage at Festival of Fresh
Martin Evans of Freshgro tells audience about his group’s route to producing carbon-neutral carrots