Salad vegetables news archive – Page 5
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Analysis
Understand 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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Salad supplier turns over new leaf in fight against waste
Forecast and planning specialist Fresh4cast says better data management helped multinational reduce margin for error by 10,000 boxes per day
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Port International champions sustainable cucumbers
Fresh produce importer and Zeiler Hungária offer insights into their sustainable cucumber production
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UK production is under threat. How can we secure its future?
Production costs appear to be unsustainable for many UK fruit and vegetable growers, and industry leaders warn that this will push production abroad. What should retailers, supply chains and the government do to support British producers?
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Dole sells Fresh Vegetables Division to Fresh Express
Chiquita subsidiary acquires Dole’s Fresh Vegetables segment for approximately US$293m, subject to regulatory approval
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Tesco 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
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US organic produce sales top US$9.4bn in 2022
A report released by the Organic Produce Network and its partners shows that dollar growth climbed 3 per cent last year, although volumes fell 3.7 per cent
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Cucumbers buck downward veg trend
The new cucumber season has kicked off at Belgian cooperative BelOrta, following a positive performance in 2022 thanks to the hot summer and the vegetable’s healthy image
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Rijk Zwaan ready for Winter Leafy Hydroponics Demo
Dinteloord will welcome horticultural professionals from around the world in February
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FareShare commends Florette for support
Food waste charity FareShare names salad brand Florette as a leading partner of 2022
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Zayndu seed treatment can boost baby leaf yields ‘by up to 27%’
Amid intensifying cost pressures, plasma technology can help salad and herb growers increase yield by as much as a quarter, company claims
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Plan ahead for Fruit Logistica 2023, which has something for everyone
Make sure you are fully prepared for your return to the world’s biggest and best fresh produce trade exhibition
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Remembering watercress pioneer Charles Barter
Obituary: Charles Barter, a leading figure within the British watercress industry, has died suddenly after a short illness
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Live-cooked dinner showcases best from Belgium
Networking dinner organised by Fresh From Belgium in collaboration with FPJ brings together Belgian exporters and British buyers to sample country’s high-quality seasonal produce
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Spar names Rijk Zwaan as Fresh Supplier of the Year
Retailer recognises long-standing partnership with award, acknowledging vegetable seed company’s desire to satisfy future customer demands
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Planasa reopens Navarra plant after fire
The Navarra facility is back to full production rate of 175,000kg per week
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Defra to invest £12.5m in ag automation
Defra secretary pledges £12.5m investment to drive innovation in high-tech agriculture
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‘UK is driving production abroad’, warns O’Malley
Britain is on the road to importing more fresh produce due to perfect storm of factors exacerbated by government policy that is “totally anti-agriculture”
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Rijk Zwaan faces challenges head on
The Dutch group remains adaptable when facing up to key issues, with its breeding programmes focusing on disease resistance and cost-effectiveness
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G’s predicts lower winter availability of Spanish leafy salads
Reduction in plantings could see a 15% drop in Spanish leafy salad production, according to commercial director of G’s España