Carrot

East of England Co-op has named Andy Rigby as Acting Chief Executive. Rigby will step into the role for at least 12 months following the departure of Doug Field, who served as CEO for the past two years and is leaving the organization after a 16-year tenure. read more

Millennials (those born between 1980 and the late 1990s) are increasingly opting for tasty and healthy alternatives. Bejo is responding to this trend by offering a range of snack vegetables that have been selected for their excellent taste. This range includes carrots, kohlrabi, and. read more

While high-quality goods are in demand, the market opportunities for lower-quality items are very limited, according to the Austrian Chamber of Agriculture. Consequently, there is a significant price difference. Promotions within the country help stimulate sales. For mediocre onions... read more

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

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

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

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

Especially lower-quality matches are pushing for rapid marketing. According to the announcement, domestic sales are stable at a typical November level. Export transactions can also be made continuously. Producer prices remain unchanged from the previous week (week 46). read more

Analitycy projektu EastFruit zauważyli spadkową tendencję na rynku marchwi na Ukrainie. Popyt na marchew jest opisany jako niski, a hurtowi nabywcy decydują się na zakupy w oparciu o natychmiastowe potrzeby, co zniechęca do gromadzenia zapasów i w rezultacie wpływa na stabilność cen. Kliknij, aby powiększyć. read more

The Customs Subcommittee of the Russian Federation's government is considering introducing import duty exemptions for a range of vegetables, according to a statement from the Ministry of Economic Development. "The matter of implementing exemptions for the import of potatoes, onions, carrots, read more

The Ukrainian carrot market is currently seeing a trend of decreasing prices, as reported by analysts from the EastFruit project. Producers have noted that although demand for carrots remains relatively low, wholesale companies are only purchasing on an as-needed basis and are avoiding storing the product. read more

The upcoming Egyptian carrot export campaign is set to begin soon, in December. Mohamed Matouk, CEO of RM Fresh, anticipates high demand attributed to the challenges faced in Europe. The exporter states: "The flooding in Spain and the effects of climate change in the northern Mediterranean are also affecting carrot production." read more

At the same time, the expected quantity will be 12% above the five-year average for 2019-2023. The national cultivation area for carrots for the fresh market in the 2024-2025 campaign has increased by 2% compared to the previous year, reaching 10,570 hectares, which is 1% above the average for the years 2019-2023. read more

Haith Group, a manufacturer of vegetable handling equipment, began its partnership with MH Poskitt in 1959 when Geoff Haith started offering repair services to Mark Poskitt. Back then, Poskitts were producing approximately 1,000 tons of carrots each year. Today, their production has increased significantly to 70,000 tons annually. read more

In the carrot species, in line with the demand for growth and innovation in processes in more demanding countries, such as Italy, Vilmorin Mikado has innovated the product shape. read more

"Conwentional carrot yields from California are beginning to improve. 'We're hoping to see that continue through to the end of the year so we'll have a more consistent flow of product,' says Rob Giragosian with Kern Ridge Growers, LLC, adding that production is coming from Kern County and will..." read more