Kohlrabi the 'new star' in the salad bar, says Bejo Zaden

Representatives of the Dutch seed company discuss some of the hottest trends in the European vegetable space.

March 01 , 2017

Belgium: Growing under lights bolsters year-round strawberries at Hoogstraten

Co-generation has become common for the company in tomatoes, and now the practice is increasing for strawberry cultivation.

February 28 , 2017

Costa Rican produce association accuses pineapple exporter of organic fraud

Organic grower group Canagro is at odds with Grupo Valle Verde, which had an organic export suspension lifted in December and claims it has been subject to accusations driven by "private interest".

February 24 , 2017

Westfalia’s global avocado rise

From new business operations in Peru and the U.S. to production trials in Asia, the South Africa-based company is expanding its international presence.

February 23 , 2017

From Chinese bananas to NZ kiwifruit: Stockton's ambitious biologics goals

The group has seen positive results in treating Fusarium Wilt in bananas, and CEO Guy Elitzur says it could be a winner in another major Chinese crop as well.

February 22 , 2017

GreenCoop's enviro-friendly tomato project takes off in Central Europe

The group only uses renewable energy from geothermal sources, and its brand 'Happy Tomato from Rye Island' is taking market share from big European players in Slovakia, the Czech Republic and Hungary.

February 21 , 2017

U.K.: Tozer expands range of hybrid vegetable, leafy green varieties

The British vegetable breeders debuted a range of hybrid vegetables at Fruit Logistica, including celery, parsnip, kale, onion and rocket varieties.

February 21 , 2017

Peru: Early season avocados to ramp up in 2017, says ProHass president

Exponential growth in avocado production out of Peru is no secret in the global produce industry, but a wider supply window may start to be felt this upcoming season.

February 20 , 2017

"Huge scope" for India to increase produce supply into Europe

A representative from an Indian agricultural promotion group says the country needs to focus on areas like post-harvesting and logistics.