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The current heat wave and drought across Germany are causing problems for producing quality leafy vegetables. Although crop yields in the south and west appear to be rising again after […]
Tue 21/08/2018 by Richard Wilkinson
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The area of endive production in France is 4% higher than during the 2016-17 campaign, standing at 9,300 ha. However, the acreage remains 4% lower than the five-year average. Estimates […]
Wed 02/05/2018 by Richard Wilkinson
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The rains of January 27 and 28 in the Alicante countryside have saved what is left of the vegetable campaign. Most at risk was the territory’s artichoke crop, the first […]
Thu 01/02/2018 by Richard Wilkinson
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The “Lettuce Attraction” conference, to be held in Madrid on 18th October, will bring together the leading companies in the lettuce and leaf vegetable sector The lettuce will be given […]
Thu 14/09/2017 by Richard Wilkinson
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The Agrícola San Francisco co-op – Cosafra – has 500 members who came together in 1960 with a view to trading their produce through a cooperative.With 2,000 ha located in Granada, southern Spain, […]
Wed 09/11/2016 by Richard Wilkinson
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The European balance trade in cauliflower and broccoli rose quite a lot in terms of volume (+2.6% on average between imports and exports), but the traded value remained the same between 2013 […]
Mon 17/10/2016 by Richard Wilkinson
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The consumption of artichoke promotes the proper functioning of the gallbladder. The association promoting Spanish artichokes says this benefit derives from cynarin, the substance in this vegetable which gives it […]
Tue 26/07/2016 by Richard Wilkinson
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Authorities in the UK are investigating an outbreak of E.coli O157. In a press release, the UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) said the outbreak has been linked to eating mixed […]
Fri 15/07/2016 by Richard Wilkinson
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The UK Brassica Growers’ Association and British Leafy Salad Association are once more joining together to hold a combined conference. The UK Brassica & Leafy Salad Conference will be held […]
Sun 10/07/2016 by Richard Wilkinson
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Artichokes are not just a winter vegetable, they can now be eaten year-round in Spain, the country’s artichoke association, Alcachofa de España, wants to remind consumers. Spain’s May-November summer harvest […]
Mon 06/06/2016 by Richard Wilkinson
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The leading cooperative from Alicante has set its next target on further developing the production and marketing of stone fruit, tropical fruit and aromatic herbs. Surinver sells 79,000 tons of produce […]
Tue 01/03/2016 by Richard Wilkinson
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Taking place April 26-28 at the Parc des Expositions (Exhibition Centre) in Perpignan, MedFEL 2016 will shine the spotlight on lettuces. An international business gathering of the fruit and vegetable […]
Mon 29/02/2016 by Richard Wilkinson
