Root vegetable news archive – Page 4
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Nature Preserve provides visibility
The complexity of food supply chains is at the heart of the sustainability challenge, according to Nature Preserve, which aims to offer the full picture
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‘More colour’ needed in fresh produce
Lavender-purple cauliflowers and chocolate-brown peppers are just what the doctor ordered, says breeder Rijk Zwaan
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Study shows promise of urban farming
Urban farming can play a significant role in lowering the risk of shortages and price hikes in the UK, reducing the reliance on fruit and vegetable imports
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Sector questions timing of AGEC law
The timing of France's new law banning plastic packaging on fresh fruit and vegetables risks a rise in waste, critics argue
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Report reveals true potential of false banana
A crop called enset could eventually help to feed more than 100m people, say scientists in Ethiopia
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Fera unveils new R&D model
Enigma aims to tackle a series of industry challenges, with the first project focused on wireworm
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Eosta ready to go plastic-free
The Dutch organics specialist has highlighted its wide range of plastic-free packaging solutions, as Europe starts to turn its back on plastic
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Qualipac pilots OmniOrder
Digital trading and supply chain optimisation platform to be used by Queensland-based vegetable grower
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Sweet potato potential in Hokkaido
As traditional Japanese growing regions face challenges, northern location provides alternative
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All stick and no carrot
UK root veg growers are being pushed to their limits as continued price devaluation amid rising production costs takes its toll
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Manage waste to boost profits
Analysis from Wrap shows the potential financial benefits of improving the recording and management of food surplus and waste on farms
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BCGA brings back demo day
The British Carrot Growers Association Demonstration Day returns as an in-person event this October
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Bayer builds urban farms in the Philippines
Third farm part of efforts to increase vegetable consumption aid local communities
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NZ horticulture tops $10bn for first time
Kiwifruit, apples and avocados led the charge in 2020 as the country's fruit and veg exports continued to rise
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Europe's flood damage begins to emerge
Production has been affected in large parts of Belgium, Germany, Netherlands and Switzerland
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Export milestone for Australian carrots
Increase in home cooking helps carrot exports break A$100m mark during pandemic
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Pandemic spurs fresh produce buying in Australia
Research reveals Australian grocery buyers purchased more fresh produce during first year of pandemic
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Fruit Logistica backs Fruitnet's World of Fresh Ideas
Fruitnet launches free learning and networking event for the global fresh fruit and vegetable business
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Prince de Bretagne reacts to drive boom
The Brittany-based marketer is launching a range of vegetables to be sold individually to meet growing demand via drive shopping channels
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Alan Bartlett & Sons to close in June
Closure of long-established carrot and parsnip supplier will affect hundreds of jobs in East Anglia