After two years of development trials at companies and the subsequent third year of promotion also at processing industries, Vilmorin-Mikado Italia announces that it has added the ALTIPLANO F1 carrot variety, a Berlicum hybrid, to its commercial range. read more

So far this year, we have experienced a wet spring, a good summer, and some heavy rain at the end of September. All of this has contributed to a decent year for growing carrots. "I feel we have had a really good year, but this could just be because the last couple of years have been terrible," said Rodger Hobson, a carrot farmer. read more

BDA/Dorot Farm's new crop for the upcoming season has arrived in the North American region. The company supplies jumbo carrots to markets, foodservice, and 'fresh and cut' companies. Additionally, it offers cello carrots in 1lb, 2lb, 3lb, and 5lb bags to major retail chains in the Northeast and Canada. read more

Especially in the winter months, there is a wide variety of root vegetables available, which for a long time - completely unjustly - were considered "poor people's food". However, these wonderful root vegetables are experiencing a renaissance. Carrots are particularly popular, with households consuming whole carrots last year. read more

SPAR Scotland has confirmed that its 2025 tradeshow and awards will take place on 25th September in Aviemore. The annual event brings together suppliers and SPAR retailers operating in the Scottish convenience sector. read more

The second largest rugby stadium in the Gallagher Premiership provided enough space for approximately 350 participants who gathered in Leicester, central England, on 27 November 2024 to discuss current trends and developments at the invitation of the British Onion Producer Association. read more

After Brussels sprouts, raclette potatoes, leeks, and asparagus, it is now the turn of carrots to join the Minute range launched by Priméale in 2018. Given the popularity it has generated on the market, this range meets the needs of consumers. "Consumer research has shown that the French do not read more

According to an AMI analysis based on the CPS GfK household panel, carrots were about 39% cheaper in October 2024 compared to the same month of the previous year. Consumers were buying more, resulting in a 6% increase in the quantity purchased compared to October 2023. Cauliflower was around 3% cheaper in October of this year. read more