Salad vegetables news archive – Page 14
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ArticleHoogstraten and REO mull merger
The Belgian cooperatives believe a merger would strengthen the group’s ability to respond to internal challenges and external opportunities
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ArticleIGS partners with Eden Towers on solar vertical farm
Site in Perth, Australia will be powered by up to 100 per cent solar energy, with Scottish agritech firm IGS installing its Growth Towers
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ArticleEarly veg gets going at BelOrta
The early vegetable campaign has kicked off at BelOrta with this week's auction of the season's first cucumbers from traditional cultivation
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ArticleCrunchy lettuce in the spotlight
Variety adds "exciting new dimensions to the lettuce category", according to Rijk Zwaan
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Article‘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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ArticleStudy 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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ArticleThree Threes uses Qukes in new pickle range
Partnership with Perfection Fresh enables greater utilisation of baby cucumber crop
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ArticleSector 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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ArticlePlenty appoints new CEO
Arama Kukutai replaces replacing Matt Barnard in the role at California-based vertical farming company
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ArticleInfarm earns UL certification
Group's technology is the first hydroponic farming system in the world to receive the certification
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ArticleNew AOP for tomatoes and cucumbers
Producers of tomatoes and cucumbers in the West of France have officially launched a new association of producer organisations for marketing
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ArticleBelOrta puts faith in growers
Belgium's BelOrta looks back on a year of mighty challenges and praises the dedication of its 1,000 fruit and vegetable producers
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ArticleBama boosts local supply in Norway
With backing for new trial project, retailer wants to develop country's own cucumber and tomato production
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ArticleRewe builds sustainable produce supply
Eugenio Guidoccio and Markus Bobenhausen reflect on new challenges for retailer's fruit and veg procurement business
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ArticleNew coating to cut Lidl produce packaging
Retailer works with Swiss researchers to develop edible, protective coating made from crushed fruit and veg peel
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AnalysisReport reveals grower concerns about greenwashing
CEA Global Census finds that majority think industry is susceptible to excessive and untrue claims around sustainability
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Article‘Activated air’ seed cleaning ‘accelerates germination’
Trials of chemical-free seed treatment show “significant reductions in infections, improved germination rates, higher yield and reduced losses” in baby leaf salads
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ArticleNine-month growth for Spanish trade
Fresh produce imports and export both increased during the January-September period
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ArticleValue rises for Tasmanian produce
Fruit and vegetable sectors continue to grow with berries, apples, potatoes and salads among key categories
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ArticleTech powers vertical farming growth in Japan
Vertical farming vegetable production becomes increasingly viable with technological advances