The innovative brand thus incorporates into its portfolio up to 35 fresh vegetables straight from the field, including different varieties of lettuces and zucchinis, sweet corn, and aromatic herbs such as mint or cilantro. Products that will bring all the read more

In the fruit sector, apple prices remained largely stable, with a minimal increase of 0.2%. The current price is 2.17 euros/kg. However, table pears have become 3.2% cheaper, now priced at 2.45 euros/kg. Noticeably, there has been a sharp price increase in light table grapes. read more

Według Maxa van Ooijena z Tolpoort Vegetables, sytuacja na rynku endywii jest obecnie dobra. "Dostawa nie jest duża, ale wystarcza, aby zrealizować trwające umowy i popyt na rynku spot. Szczególnie w Belgii, podaż była ograniczona tego lata, co stworzyło warunki do. read more

On Thursday, October 3rd, the 2024/2025 French endive campaign was launched by the Association of French Endive Producers (APEF). The event provided an opportunity to review the previous campaign and discuss priorities for the next one. APEF chairman Philippe Bréhon was delighted to read more

Lettuce cultivation is constantly evolving, driven by technological advances and the growing demand for sustainable and efficient farming methods. Traditional outdoor cultivation is facing increasing challenges, and innovative new methods such as hydroponics are becoming more prominent. read more

"The lettuce market is still under tension, but for some types, such as romaine, there are signs of prices normalizing," said Silvestro Ferro, Sales Manager of the AOP CSC Lazio, describing to IFN this market phase characterized by prices continuously increasing. read more

An outbreak of Salmonella umbilo is currently being reported, with cases identified in several countries according to RASFF notifications. As of the latest update in late September, there have been 98 reported cases in Germany, 16 in Austria, and 23 in Denmark. Investigations conducted by health authorities are ongoing to determine the source of the outbreak and prevent further spread of the bacteria. read more

FOOD freshly, a leading provider of natural shelf-life preservation solutions, will showcase its sulphite-free, preservative-free products aimed at prolonging the shelf-life of fresh-cut produce. This is especially beneficial for items popular in the Spanish market, including lettuce, tropical fruits, apples, and potatoes. read more

Farmers who grow lettuce prefer varieties that are resistant to various diseases, including downy mildew, a common plant disease that causes yellow or brown spots on the upper side of the leaves. Delft scientists conducted research on this topic. read more

The Alberta Greenhouse Growers Association (AGGA) recently marked its 40th anniversary of educating and advocating for ornamental, vegetable, tree seedling, and cannabis growers, as well as retailers. The board convenes five times a year, including their Annual General Meeting (AGM), which is held virtually. Once a year, they also... read more