Broccoli

At the beginning of the year, a cold spell in the Spanish broccoli growing areas led to tight supplies and prices shot up. With improved weather conditions, the market eased in recent weeks. But now the situation is turning around again. read more

It is the brassica market where Syngenta Vegetable Seeds focuses its research and genetic improvement. In particular, the broccoli segment, where with early varieties, Monrello, and late varieties, Gongga, it aims to cover all cycles. High performance and pathogen resistance
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On a global level, Syngenta Vegetable Seeds plays a leading role in the brassica market, a segment on which the company focuses its efforts to provide a value proposition for the different players in the supply chain and for end consumers. read more

The +Broccoli Association launches its 18th campaign under the claim "Eating broccoli, growing up healthy" to promote the consumption of broccoli among children. The aim of this initiative is to promote healthy eating habits from childhood, and to raise awareness of the benefits of broccoli.
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In a recent study, researchers at Penn State found that broccoli contains certain molecules that bind to a receptor within mice and help to protect the lining of the small intestine, thereby inhibiting the development of disease. Gary Perdew, H. Thomas and Dorothy Willits Hallowell Chair in
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The harvest of onions at Premium Fresh is almost done for the year, the harvest conditions have been very good except for a some rain in the last few days. read more

The first sets of vegetable plants are in the ground. At the BEHR farm in southern Hesse, planting of iceberg lettuce began at the end of February. The Gresse site in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania started on February 28. Here, iceberg and mini romaine seedlings were also planted. Frisée
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The first sets of vegetable plants are in the ground. At the BEHR farm in southern Hesse, planting of iceberg lettuce already started at the end of February. The Gresse site in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania started on 28 February. Here, too, iceberg and mini romaine seedlings were planted in the soil.
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Tenderstem® broccoli, has seen strong results and consistent growth year on year in Ireland. This comes after a strengthening of the partnership between Coregeo; the master licensor for the brand across UK and Europe, Sakata Vegetables Europe; the global brand owner and the new licensee in
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The vegetable market is currently showing some buzz in terms of retail prices, but sales are proceeding at a slow pace. read more

Faced with the shortage of certain agricultural products, and problems of various kinds in the majority of countries of origin, European buyers have fallen back on Egyptian products, says Mohamed Shahen of the Egyptian producer Agro Pro. read more

This season, unpredictable weather conditions have played a significant role in the growing regions of Mexico and some parts of California. Reports from the West Coast, suggest that inclement weather is one of the biggest factors affecting commodities in California such as lettuce, broccoli and
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Asda and Morrisons are lifting restrictions on the sale of some fruit and vegetables as supply issues are beginning to ease. Limits on cucumbers will be lifted at Morrisons, whilst restrictions on lettuce and broccoli will be lifted at Asda. Restrictions of three per person on tomatoes and
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As reported by Roberto Bortolotti, a specialist in brassicas and an operator at Caab in Bologna, first prices exceeded the threshold of €2/kg, then they dropped to half that amount. read more

The already high prices New Zealanders pay for fruit and vegetables could be about to go even higher on the back of Cyclone Gabrielle. Some prices have doubled since the cyclone struck. Local Auckland grocers say sweet potatoes (kumara) - which was $4.50/kg - is now at least $9/kg, while a
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Solar energy generation is on top, and the crops are under it – agrivoltaics, namely, growing crops under solar panels, is developing worldwide. read more

The European continent is dealing with extremely tight vegetable supplies due to cold weather in Spain and Italy. Broccoli and iceberg lettuce supplies are about 70 percent less than usual this time of year, and spinach supplies are even lower. In the Netherlands, greenhouse production under
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Buying broccoli in greengrocers now has a prize. The +Broccoli Association has launched a campaign in greengrocers' shops throughout Spain to promote the consumption of fruit and vegetables, especially broccoli, and to boost small businesses. read more

The cost of out-of-season fruits and veggies, like bell peppers, broccoli, and lettuce, is rising for Dutch consumers, with some supermarkets charging an average of €3.50 for a cauliflower. Gerard van den Akker of produce auction Bilthoven said that a combination of high gas prices, which have
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There continues to be a shortage of vegetables on the shelves of European supermarkets due to the cold weather in Spain and Italy, although the situation could begin to go back to normal from the end of next week. Brassicas and leafy vegetables have seen their production drop the most. read more