Enza Zaden has launched a new wild arugula variety called Novizia, designed to meet the requirements of various stakeholders in the food industry, such as farmers, processors, and consumers. One of the key characteristics of Novizia is its upright growth pattern, making it easier to harvest and manage the crop... read more

At Fruit Logistica, L’Insalata dell’Orto presented its main projects for the retail sector, the enhancement of PGI products (such as Venetian radicchio and arugula from Piana del Sele), organic production, the zero residue certified range, and the continuous growth in the sector of... read more

How did the production of fruit and vegetable juices as well as frozen fruits and vegetables evolve in the three quarters of 2024? read more

On September 18, 2024, at the Mazurkas Conference Center in Ożarów Mazowiecki, the Fresh Market 2024 took place – the largest B2B meeting in Poland and Central-Eastern Europe dedicated to the fresh fruits, vegetables, and flowers industry. The event brought together key producers, suppliers, and buyers from major retail chains in Poland and neighboring countries. read more

The last productive seasons for the baby leaf sector, and in particular for arugula - which represents the main crop - have been particularly difficult and challenging to manage due to climate change, especially the last winter campaign. read more

This year's salad and vegetable harvest is slowly picking up pace in the Lower Rhine region as well. "We obtain cauliflower from local farmers, and from our own cultivation, we are already able to offer a variety of lettuces (Lollo Bionda and Rosso, green and red oak leaf), romaine, arugula, flat, and read more

Third-year review of the European protected geographical indication brand that protects the rocket of the Piana del Sele, in the province of Salerno. The situation was assessed by the board of directors of the Consortium at their headquarters in Eboli. The data that emerged from the read more

Leafy greens are a common ingredient in many healthy meals. But, they often spoil during shipment or on the store shelf. This is part of a bigger problem of food waste. A recent study from a European food tech has shown that its technology can extend the shelf-life of arugula up to 24 days. This
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Due to the cold weather, business has been somewhat subdued at the Munich wholesale market in the first few weeks of the new year. "Sales of our main products from Italy, baby leaf, arugula, and baby spinach, could be better at the moment. However, we see absolutely no issues in terms of
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CMR Group recently joined a campaign dedicated to informing consumers about the crucial role of the agri-food industry in safeguarding Spain's food security. read more

In a warehouse in Tetouan, Spain, miles away from any farmland, arugula and aromatic basil are cultivated indoors. It has been a few months since Isifarmer landed in an old gymnasium, which has been transformed into a vertical farm seeking urban farmers to further develop its model. read more

Arugula and cherry tomatoes are the main products delivered from the vegetable gardens of Italy in the summer, as Rasim Shateri, managing director of Gemex Handels GmbH, based at the Berlin wholesale market, tells us. He offers arugula twelve months a year with origin in Italy. "In the last
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Arugula is currently enjoying a nice demand, and this is likely to increase again in the near future, according to Enrico Smolik, managing director of the Freiburg-based wholesale company of the same name. As Smolik sources the product from several growers, he can offer arugula almost year-round. read more

Tozer Seeds is concentrated on developing new and improved varieties aligned with market trends. The company call itself an originator of wild arugula seeds, breeding them for over 20 years, with many of them recognized for their high quality, flavor, and vigor. This breeding program has
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