Salad vegetables news archive – Page 2
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Research project aims to get to grips with post-Brexit logistics
Project by logistics advisory Global 78 seeks to understand how fruit and vegetable businesses can operate most effectively in new trade landscape
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‘World’s largest’ vertical farm opens in Norfolk
Fischer Farms’ new vertical farm is expected to yield 250 times more leafy greens than conventional farming
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British Berry Growers launches lobby group
Grower association appoints new board to push government on sustainable action to secure future for British berries
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FPJ Potato Special out now
We explore the latest innovation and production hurdles in the potato sector as growers and new industry body GB Potatoes search for solutions
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Florette launches Christmas giveaway
Shoppers given chance to win a share of £25,000 as leading salad brand renames best-selling packs in festive makeover
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Rijk Zwaan presents cucumber energy trial findings
New video offers an early look at the results of a Botany trial on cucumber production and energy reduction
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Rijk Zwaan puts hydroponic leafies in spotlight
The Dutch vegetable seed breeder hosted a seminar prior to last month’s Asia Fruit Logistica in Hong Kong, in order to explore the challenges and opportunities for the hydroponic leafy segment across Asia
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Enigma helps growers tackle wireworm
UK wireworm research project sees impressive results mid-way through collaborative study
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Fresca increases stake in Thanet Earth
Fresca Group acquires shares held by JV partner Rainbow Growers as part of its strategy to invest in sustainable production of protected crops
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Crisis in Israel threatens fresh produce supply
Security concerns in the country have apparently delayed the harvest of several different crops
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Salad sites up for redevelopment
Chichester glasshouse firms re-launched to the market with option to repurpose land after no takers to buy them as going concern
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Sakata acquires Sana Seeds
Deal accelerates the Japanese seed company’s cucumber research and business in EMEA
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UK grocery sales bounce back
Late summer and unexpected September heatwave help UK supermarket grocery sales bounce back, NIQ figures reveal
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G’s welcomes ministerial visit
UK salad and veg grower G’s hosts visit from Defra minister and secretary of state for culture, media and sport
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JFC launches Homegrown salads brand at Asda
Vertically farmed range of bagged salads hits shelves and online, promising sustainability benefits and more consistent quality and availability
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Asian opportunities for Rijk Zwaan
With Asia Fruit Logistica taking place next month in Hong Kong, Fruitnet speaks to Jan Doldersum about Rijk Zwaan’s priorities when it comes to the Asian market
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Fischer Farms secures Red Tractor and GlobalGAP accreditations
Vertical farming business says achievement brings the company one step closer to supplying the major supermarkets
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Rijk Zwaan hosts Leafy Hydroponics Event in Hong Kong
Leading seed company brings together customers and partners from across the leafy hydroponics sector for seminar ahead of Asia Fruit Logistica
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Syngenta lettuce ‘resists new downy mildew races’
Threat of downy mildew appears to be accelerating in lettuce
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Tesco: “Our suppliers want certainty”
Tesco’s Dominic Morrey stressed the importance of long-term certainty for producers at a Lords horticulture inquiry, naming fair pricing and a workable seasonal workers scheme as priorities