Broccoli

AGF Monitor compares weekly price trends for various fruits and vegetables available online. Supermarktscanner.nl monitors the prices, with the price survey conducted at the end of each week. In the case of cucumbers, none of the surveyed supermarkets followed the price increase set by Albert Heijn and Jumbo. In fact, PLUS even lowered their prices. read more

With 944 hectares of broccoli and 694 hectares of Brussels sprouts, these vegetables represent about two-thirds of Oxin Growers' outdoor vegetable acreage. The broccoli season has now ended and was successful. However, the situation is different for Brussels sprouts: several hectares are currently being... read more

The winter vegetable season is now in full swing in Ireland, and wholesaler Barra Sweetnam at All Fresh in Co. Cork is making every effort to source locally. "We have tender stem broccoli, Castlefranco radicchio, Cavolo nero, and purple sprouting broccoli from our local grower Colm." read more

The cultivation of a wide variety of cabbage vegetables has a long tradition in Switzerland. Domestic production of white cabbage is the highest, at more than 8,000 tons, which in turn contributes to the high degree of self-sufficiency. In contrast, broccoli continues to be dependent on imports. read more

En Bretagne française, cette saison, il y a eu 2% de moins de chou-fleur planté que l'année dernière. "Les conditions de plantation étaient bonnes. Nous avons eu un temps sec et chaud, donc les plantes ont bien développé leurs racines. En raison de ce temps chaud, la croissance a été légèrement retardée, et la récolte est également un peu plus uniforme." read more

The vegetable export season is coming to a close for Veg-UK, which has been exporting cauliflower, broccoli, and Savoy cabbage since mid-September—starting much later than usual due to the extremely dry weather this summer. "The availability is now declining as we read more

AGF Monitor compares weekly price trends of various fruits and vegetables available online. Supermarktscanner.nl monitors prices through surveys conducted at the end of each week. The price of cucumbers has remained stable, with no significant differences in prices between supermarkets. read more

The switch to imported broccoli is already in progress. German broccoli is only available in small quantities locally for large markets, with a large portion of the retail sector already shifted to imported broccoli due to supply. By the end of the season, ... read more

On October 8, 2025, experts from academia, government, and the agri-food sector gathered for the closing event of the Success4BioActives project, titled Unlocking the Power of Bioactive Compounds. During the event, discussions centered around how vegetables like broccoli, leeks, and cabbage can play a role in promoting a healthier diet and food choices. read more

Markets in Bhubaneswar and Cuttack continue to showcase local crops of Odisha such as mangoes, bananas, guavas, and pineapples. Additionally, there is a growing presence of imported fruits and vegetables, indicating a change in consumer preferences and culinary habits. In the past decade, broccoli has also gained popularity in these markets. read more

Growing beets with Rhizomania resistance, selecting broccoli varieties that thrive with fewer nutrients, or introducing an eye-catching white pumpkin to the market—these were just some of the highlights at the recent Sakata Field Days, held at the company's trial fields in Zwaagdijk. The event read more

At the Fields of Innovations, during the open days at Syngenta, the company showcased not only enhanced varieties with improved disease resistance and labor efficiency, but also introduced several unique new vegetables: the bright white sweetcorn called Glacial, the vibrant orange Tangeline, and a broccoli variety with a... read more

"When it comes to broccoli, one is typically limited to moderate regions with moderate growth conditions and cooler nights," explains Phillip Griffiths, Associate Professor at the School of Integrative Plant Science in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS). read more

Tesco has introduced a selection of broccoli that is cultivated at a low-carbon concept farm in Lincolnshire. read more

This pioneering agricultural sustainability initiative in Europe is being implemented on over 4,000 acres (1,619 hectares) of lettuce, brassicas (including broccoli, cauliflower, and other cabbage varieties), and celery crops in the Campo de Cartagena region of Murcia, Spain. It aims to improve. read more

Broccoli grown at Tesco's low-carbon concept farm in Lincolnshire has reached retail shelves this week. Up to 50 tonnes of broccoli and purple sprouting broccoli have been produced using methods designed to lower carbon emissions, with harvesting currently underway. The farm was developed in. read more

On September 17th, the Mazurkas Conference Center in Warsaw will host the 19th edition of Fresh Market, the most important B2B event for the fresh fruit and vegetable sector in Central and Eastern Europe. read more

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​Fresh Market 2025 will host a large delegation of twenty Turkish companies exporting fresh fruits and vegetables, representing diverse segments of the country’s dynamically growing sector. read more

Food safety at the center of the communication campaign by Coop Alleanza 3.0, which has launched three new episodes of the podcast "Per fare un broccolo - Parola ai giurati", created, written, and produced by Show Reel Agency. The goal is to provide consumers with useful information on. read more