Root vegetable news archive – Page 3
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NewsEnigma helps growers tackle wireworm
UK wireworm research project sees impressive results mid-way through collaborative study
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NewsCrisis in Israel threatens fresh produce supply
Security concerns in the country have apparently delayed the harvest of several different crops
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NewsCarrot sector prepares for symposium in York
Conference will include scientific and technical talks on everything from consumption to agronomy
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NewsBCGA announces D-Day
British Carrot Growers Association says its Demo Day will showcase innovation in UK carrot production
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NewsMorrisons covers growers’ costs in new trial
Major trial initiative sees supermarket mitigate growers’ costs in potatoes and carrots
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NewsParsnip sales bounce back
From zero to hero: fresh parsnips enjoy 2023 sales resurgence, Kantar figures show
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NewsBritish 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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NewsUK 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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NewsCarbon-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
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NewsEnza Zaden acquires carrot programme
Vegetable seed company adds new crop to its portfolio after picking up breeding programme from Carosem in Germany
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NewsRaft of updates for carrot optical sorter
Tong Engineering unveils series of improvements to Visar Sortop
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NewsEosta shifts to Brazil and US for organic sweet potatoes
As Europe’s sweet potato season comes to a close and top-quality organic volumes fall off, Eosta is turning earlier to Brazil and the US
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NewsLago D’Oro opens Europe’s largest fennel packhouse
Company sees huge potential to grow sales outside Italy, after the completion of a new facility on the edge of the Fucino Plain
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NewsTropiWorld gets growing in exotics
Exotics specialist TropiWorld is increasingly expanding into production, as it sees demand blossom for exotic roots, vegetables and fruits
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NewsConsumers ‘in the dark’ about food’s enviromental impact
Hi-tech salad bar specialist Picadeli rolls out new carbon labelling system after report finds shoppers have no way of knowing whether their eating habits are good for the planet
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NewsCeleriac back in fashion with sales surge
Tesco reports rising demand for a vegetable that has been hitherto largely ignored
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AnalysisOPN releases State of Organic Produce 2022 report
US organic produce sales increased by 3 per cent while volume decreased by 3.7 per cent in 2022
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NewsBritish Growers announces string of producer events
Calendar includes conferences on carrots, onions and herbs, as well as demo days for carrots, leeks and weeding
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AnalysisUnderstand the business better with Fruit Logistica’s free report
Produced by Fruitnet, publication provides expert analysis of the industry’s most important trends, key developments, and some big challenges ahead
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ArticleTesco rolls out ‘greener greens’ initiative
Tesco launches UK’s largest low-carbon fertiliser roll-out with leading veg suppliers to increase food security and cut the carbon footprint of its produce