On Sunday, October 19, the soil-grown Belgian endive season was officially opened in Steenokkerzeel. Among those present were Flemish Agriculture Minister Jo Brouns and Flemish Brabant deputy Tom Dehaene, who attended the launch at the De Winter - Marine soil-grown Belgian endive farm. read more

The green lettuce aphid, Nasonovia ribisnigri, remains a persistent problem for leafy vegetable growers in Europe. In response to this challenge, Dutch breeding company Enza Zaden has created new varieties of iceberg lettuce that offer intermediate resistance to the Nr:1 biotype of the aphid, as well as full resistance to Bremia. read more

Enza Zaden has developed a range of lettuce varieties with intermediate resistance to Nasonovia ribisnigri, the green lettuce aphid which continues to be a major challenge for European producers. read more

The trade in white turnip, fennel, carrot, and lettuce is showing highly positive signs, and the current weather conditions are favorable for a steady production. "Our forecasts are optimistic," says Antimo Filetti from L'Ortolana. "These vegetables are primarily intended for export, with around read more

French endive production is once again in the spotlight after two somewhat slow seasons. While the quantities are available, this year's emphasis will be on enhancing value. Pierre Varlet, director of the Association of French Endive Producers (APEF), reflects on the start of the French endive campaign. read more

Aphids attacking lettuce fields in England are showing regional patterns that could impact pest management strategies for one of the country's major salad crops. The currant-lettuce aphid, Nasonovia ribisnigri, is a destructive pest of outdoor lettuce. A new analysis, using data from... read more

Aphids attacking lettuce fields in England are displaying unexpected regional patterns with significant implications for future crop protection, as revealed by new research. read more

When I first arrived in Suriname, I wanted to make a cold dish. However, I couldn't find a single good tomato. I managed to find a wilted piece of lettuce, which was all that was left. It was then like the chicken-and-egg question: Is it not grown because people don't eat it, or do... read more

Enza Zaden recently hosted its annual Discovery Field Days Hydro event at its headquarters in Enkhuizen, focusing on advancements in hydroponic lettuce cultivation and knowledge sharing within controlled environment agriculture (CEA). The event emphasized the importance of hydroponic lettuce in ensuring... read more

Whether it's an aphid or a biological control insect, consumers find any kind of "bug" in their lettuce unappealing. Yet it now seems that consumers may need to get used to the idea, because the lettuce sector is struggling to keep aphids out of heads of lettuce. This urgent issue was the focus. read more