All Vegetables articles – Page 9
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NewsAustralian horticulture opens new channels into China’s tier-two cities with trade mission
Nine peak industry bodies and nine leading exporters complete an eight-day, four-city programme backed by Austrade’s Accessing New Markets Initiative
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NewsPPWR brings new rules for ‘forever chemicals’ and transport packaging
New packaging measures now apply across the European Union, as businesses across the supply chain adapt to immediate changes
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NewsPremiumisation ‘key’ to Moroccan tomato sector’s future
Speakers ranging from trade experts to plant breeders explored the main challenges, opportunities and lessons for Morocco’s tomato industry as it targets export growth
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PodcastsAre droughts and crop shortages the new normal?
In the latest FPJ podcast, Nina, Fred and Julia discuss if, and how, the fresh produce sector can adapt as the UK faces its fifth heatwave and multiple crop shortages
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NewsPeat usage falls but transition remains complex
Growers are using less peat than a year ago, finds survey, but challenges remain around costs, crop losses and production system adaption
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NewsAsia Fruit Logistica 2026 exhibitor preview: Asia
Growers, packers, shippers, and technology providers from all corners of Asia will promote their latest developments, smart solutions, and new products in Hong Kong this year to target expanded business horizons
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NewsOcado promotes Martha Springham to head of fresh
Her new remit includes responsibility for fresh, chilled and bakery as Ocado advertises for new trading manager for fresh produce category
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NewsBranston funds summer cookery classes for kids
Support for summer holiday clubs in Lincolnshire helps replace free school meals and teach basic cooking skills
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NewsNew Zealand plant import system at “breaking point”
Government minister acknowledges industry concerns about the current “dysfunction” of the country’s plant import system
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NewsAxia rejects suggestion that ToBRFV resistance has been overcome
Axia Vegetable Seeds says new virus clusters need to be closely monitored, but their presence does not mean that resistance has been overcome
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CommentColombian exporters feeling the heat
The new administration must act as rising costs, unfavourable exchange rates and tariffs threaten the profitability of the country’s agri-exports
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NewsKronen launches AphidWash to tackle contamination in salads
AphidWash uses physical action to remove up to 90 per cent of aphids from salad leaves during the industrial washing process
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NewsCentral Retail to acquire MaxValu from Aeon Thailand
Aeon Thailand to transfer 30 MaxValu stores, which will be rebranded as Tops
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NewsLidl expands food waste partnership to nearly 200 UK stores
Discounter’s partnership with giving platform Neighbourly and food-sharing app Olio aims to save 5,000 tonnes of food
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NewsDefra-funded research developing drought-resilient crops
A collaborative research effort between Harper Adams University and Warwick University Crop Centre is developing drought-resilient lettuce, brassica, carrot and onion crops
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NewsDutch glasshouse growers fear major losses after irrigation ban
Producers in Westland have been restricted from drawing water from dykes for first time ever in response to drought
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NewsMoulton Bulb and IPP see onion volumes double in five years
IPP has been supplying sustainable wooden pallets to UK grower Moulton Bulb since 2008, but only in recent years have volumes soared to 120,000 pallets a year
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NewsUK heatwaves hamper bumblebee pollination in glasshouse crops
Bumblebees are struggling to pollinate during heatwaves, affecting glasshouse crops of tomatoes and soft fruits
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NewsFPC launches new action pack to help sector reach MPs
Email templates expressing the risks to produce imports from the rest of the world under the new EU-UK reset deal are available at the new hub, along with a petition signed by kitchen staff and catering suppliers to protect diversity of sourcing
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CommentComment: EU on home stretch to protect select NGT varieties
Horticultural IP specialist Darron Saltzman believes the EU’s NGT regulation can help to boost innovation in the breeding sector