Root vegetable news archive
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Morrisons covers growers’ costs in new trial
Major trial initiative sees supermarket mitigate growers’ costs in potatoes and carrots
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Parsnip sales bounce back
From zero to hero: fresh parsnips enjoy 2023 sales resurgence, Kantar figures show
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British Growers unveils carrot symposium speakers
Speakers announced for the third International Symposium on Carrot and Other Apiaceae in York this October
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UK consumers overlook “cheap” carrots
Ultra-low pricing hasn’t translated into higher 2022-23 UK carrot sales, despite cash-strapped consumers seeking bargains
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Carbon-neutral production takes centre stage at Festival of Fresh
Martin Evans of Freshgro tells audience about his group’s route to producing carbon-neutral carrots
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News
Enza Zaden acquires carrot programme
Vegetable seed company adds new crop to its portfolio after picking up breeding programme from Carosem in Germany
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Raft of updates for carrot optical sorter
Tong Engineering unveils series of improvements to Visar Sortop
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Eosta shifts to Brazil and US for organic sweet potatoes
As Europe’s sweet potato season comes to a close and top-quality organic volumes fall off, Eosta is turning earlier to Brazil and the US
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Lago D’Oro opens Europe’s largest fennel packhouse
Company sees huge potential to grow sales outside Italy, after the completion of a new facility on the edge of the Fucino Plain
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TropiWorld gets growing in exotics
Exotics specialist TropiWorld is increasingly expanding into production, as it sees demand blossom for exotic roots, vegetables and fruits
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Consumers ‘in the dark’ about food’s enviromental impact
Hi-tech salad bar specialist Picadeli rolls out new carbon labelling system after report finds shoppers have no way of knowing whether their eating habits are good for the planet
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Celeriac back in fashion with sales surge
Tesco reports rising demand for a vegetable that has been hitherto largely ignored
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Analysis
OPN releases State of Organic Produce 2022 report
US organic produce sales increased by 3 per cent while volume decreased by 3.7 per cent in 2022
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British Growers announces string of producer events
Calendar includes conferences on carrots, onions and herbs, as well as demo days for carrots, leeks and weeding
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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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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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Latest version of HarvestEye ‘faster and more accurate’
Crop insight tool gathers performance data on size and count, and maps variability of potatoes and onions
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Agrist awarded for innovation
Japanese automatic pepper harvesting robot recognised with innovation award at CES 2023
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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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Carrots fit for a King
British-grown produce plays starring role in King Charles III’s first state banquet