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Leek prices in China have risen sharply in recent weeks. As Weifang Evening News reports, at farmers’ markets, leeks with leaves are marketed at around 2.5 yuan (€0.30) per half […]
Tue 22/09/2020 by Richard Wilkinson
East of Scotland Growers (ESG) has joined AHDB’s Farm Excellence programme as the new Strategic Centre for Field Vegetable Crops – Brassicas in Scotland. A series of four trials will […]
Mon 06/07/2020 by Richard Wilkinson
The vegetable seeds subsidiary of BASF is introducing new and original types of lettuce and bringing new concepts to supermarket shelves that put an emphasis on the flavour, colour and culinary uses of lettuces
Thu 13/02/2020 by Richard Wilkinson
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There is an ongoing investigation in the US into the outbreak of E.coli linked to romaine lettuce. On November 26, the CDC and FDA both published additional information regarding the […]
Thu 12/12/2019 by Richard Wilkinson
Nowadays, every fast-food chain and company canteen has a choice of salads on the menu, often with tempting names such as Veggie Delight, Thai Chicken Salad or Crunchy Caesar Salad. […]
Tue 09/07/2019 by Richard Wilkinson
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Preliminary estimates for Spain’s 2019 vegetable campaigns indicate an increase in volumes of endive (11.8%), and aubergine (0.4%), but a fall in fava beans (-9.1%), according to data published by […]
Thu 04/04/2019 by Richard Wilkinson
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Pieces under 500 grams are especially suitable for high-density cultivation systems that reduce production costs In the Romaine lettuce market, size is very important. In fact, sales and consumption data […]
Tue 19/02/2019 by Richard Wilkinson
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They are varieties adapted to high-density cultivation and mechanized harvesting Since yesterday until next Friday, at the BASF experimental station in the Murcian town of La Palma. Nunhems®, BASF’s horticultural […]
Wed 13/02/2019 by Richard Wilkinson
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For organic lettuce growers, it is essential to be certain of a good harvest. Rijk Zwaan offers them a choice of around 60 organic varieties with extensive resistances against diseases […]
Mon 07/01/2019 by Richard Wilkinson
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Kalettes®, the natural hybrid between Brussels sprouts and kale, arrives for the second consecutive year in Spanish supermarkets. Following its success in north and central Europe, this ‘supervegetable’ developed by […]
Thu 27/12/2018 by Richard WIlkinson
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For the second time this year, the US Center for Disease Control (CDC) has issued an announcement warning the public not to eat Romaine lettuce. The warning comes after an […]
Tue 27/11/2018 by Richard Wilkinson
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Kisy®, the easy-to-peel watermelon for individual consumption, attracts the attention of visitors to the stand at Fruit Attraction The lettuce team at Nunhems® has managed to achieve what seemed to […]
Wed 31/10/2018 by Richard Wilkinson
