Increased productivity in tomatoes, greater vegetative development in lettuce, and more stable yields even with less available water. These are the aspects of greatest practical interest that emerge from an international study coordinated by the University of Almería - read more

Vertical farming is currently not suitable for every type of crop. It is unlikely that we will see lemon trees growing in a warehouse in Amsterdam anytime soon, and tomatoes also do not seem ready to transition from greenhouse to container cultivation. However, lettuce and herbs are well-suited for vertical farming. read more

Syngenta Vegetable Seeds has introduced Renegade, a new romaine lettuce variety with strong resistance to Impatiens Necrotic Spot Virus (INSV). read more

According to Agreste's forecasts from April 1st, 2026, French lettuce production for the 2025-2026 season is expected to reach 436.7 million heads, showing an increase of 13.5 million heads compared to the previous season. In March 2026, lettuce prices were 7% higher than the average from 2020 to 2024, but 20% lower than in March 2025. read more

Spring enters life, and in the wholesale markets closest to the production areas, the supply is changing day by day. This evolution is clearly visible at the CAAB in Bologna, where the current delicacies tell the gradual change of season, with a leading role for ... read more

The Association of French Endive Producers (APEF) held its annual general meeting on April 9th. The agenda included a review of the 2025 campaign and, above all, a presentation of the work in progress: varietal selection, weed control, woolly adelgid management, adaptation to climate change, and more. read more

To celebrate the official beginning of the fresh vegetable season, Pfalzmarkt für Obst und Gemüse eG is once again presenting its full spring selection of locally grown produce, which includes sugar-sweet strawberries, crisp lettuce and leafy greens, crunchy kohlrabi, asparagus, rhubarb, and more. read more

Lettuce celebrate: Morrisons' cult favourite salad bar is expanding in response to demand, becoming bigger, bolder, and protein-packed. Morrisons announced, "Our iconic salad bar is growing even larger and more exciting, with a variety of delicious new additions now available in stores - from flavorful sides and dressings to... read more

Last autumn, Enza Zaden was one of the first seed companies to introduce resistant iceberg lettuce varieties effective against Nasonovia Nr:1. Preliminary laboratory results are very promising, and soon the first large fields with the new varieties will be noticeable. The resistance is built-in as a part of the variety. read more