At Teeuwen Telers in Helden, Limburg, the new crop of parsnips is once again coming off the production line. "We began last week, which is a week earlier than last year. The demand is decent, although there is still Spanish product available in the market," says Geert Teeuwen. He is the sole producer in the Netherlands. read more

Marks & Spencer (M&S) has expanded its partnership with Gilfresh Produce, located in County Armagh, to provide Irish parsnips to M&S stores across Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. This expansion showcases M&S's ongoing commitment to supporting local farming practices. Gilfresh. read more

Finland: S Group's sales almost reached the previous year's level from January to March. S Group reported that the retail sales, before taxes, of S Group's regional cooperatives, SOK Corporation, and their subsidiaries totaled EUR 3,276.4 million in January-March 2025. Sales were 1.1% lower compared to the previous year. read more

Unseasonable weather patterns are beginning to impact the availability of staple vegetables in UK supermarkets. From empty avocado displays to gaps in locally sourced carrots and parsnips, consumers are noticing the effects of a changing climate on their fresh produce options. Supermarkets are read more

In the Middle Ages, the starchy parsnip played a similarly important role as the potato does today. Until the mid-18th century, it was one of the most important staple foods in our latitudes due to its low susceptibility to diseases. read more

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

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

How did the production of fruit and vegetable juices as well as frozen fruits and vegetables evolve in the three quarters of 2024? read more

M&S is announcing today the initial results of the first retailer-run 'autonomous field' trial, which will result in the retailer selling lower carbon parsnips later this year. They are the first retailer to farm and sell a lower carbon vegetable following an 'autonomous field' trial. In partnership with. read more

M&S has launched a new trial to autonomously farm parsnips, aiming to reduce carbon emissions and improve the quality and quantity of crops. read more

On September 18, 2024, at the Mazurkas Conference Center in Ożarów Mazowiecki, the Fresh Market 2024 took place – the largest B2B meeting in Poland and Central-Eastern Europe dedicated to the fresh fruits, vegetables, and flowers industry. The event brought together key producers, suppliers, and buyers from major retail chains in Poland and neighboring countries. read more

Aberdeenshire-based Benzies Produce has been a long-standing supplier of carrots to Asda in Scotland for over 16 years. In a recent development, the company will now also provide over 500 tonnes of locally grown parsnips to all 62 Asda stores in Scotland, marking a significant expansion of its operations. read more

Huntapac has expanded its partnership with Bradford Estates by obtaining farmland to grow parsnips for leading supermarket chains in the UK. Initially, Huntapac secured a commercial lease at Woodside Farm near Shifnal for its regional operations along the Shropshire-Staffordshire border. read more

Tim O'Malley, Group Managing Director of Nationwide Produce, discusses the unprecedented weather conditions impacting Southern Europe and the UK, and the resulting disruption of global supply chains. This includes the soaring prices of asparagus and the shortage of domestically grown parsnips in the UK. read more

The new contracts, which will run for up to three years, represent an investment of over £70m, according to the company, and provide those who supply Lidl's winter vegetables, including carrots, parsnips and swedes, with the certainty and security to invest in their businesses.
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Lidl is switching over its British root veg suppliers to long-term contracts in response to ongoing weather challenges. read more

CMR Group recently joined a campaign dedicated to informing consumers about the crucial role of the agri-food industry in safeguarding Spain's food security. read more

Flooding has wreaked havoc for vegetable growers across the country, with many producers of carrots, parsnips and brassicas unable to lift their crop due to the heavy rain brought by Storm Henk. read more

As heavy rainfall puts Britain’s produce at risk, Labour has pledged to protect farms from flooding. Yields have collapsed, leaving consumers across the country facing acute shortages of potatoes, sprouts, carrots, parsnips, broccoli and cauliflower following the flooding in recent months.
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UK shoppers spent £13.7bln on groceries in run-up to Christmas read more