In the Palatinate region, the field salad harvest is progressing. The low temperatures are having only a minimal impact on the crop growth. The quantities are increasing and the quality of the produce has improved. Sales are currently satisfactory within seasonal limits. In the north, additional crops are being planted. read more

A 2,000 acre (800 ha) onion and lettuce farm in California, Jack Bros, pioneers drip tape configuration, germination, and disease reduction. Situated in the heart of California's Imperial Valley lies Jack Brothers Farm, a legacy spanning over a century, rooted in a commitment to innovation and…

A 2,000-acre onion and lettuce farm in California, Jack Bros, pioneers drip tape configuration, germination, and disease reduction. Located in the heart of California's Imperial Valley, Jack Brothers Farm is a legacy that has lasted over a century, founded on a dedication to innovation and... read more

Rodrigo de la Calle, a chef with one Michelin Star, one Green Michelin Star, and two Repsol Suns, delighted the audience at the Salón Gourmets this morning with three recipes that make up a complete menu consisting of a snack, a starter, and a main course with three main ingredients from Mimaflor, the commercial brand of Primaflor: pak choi, baby lettuces, and the new 'Seven Flavors' salad.

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The lettuce export campaign in the producing areas of south-east Spain will end 10 to 15 days earlier than expected due to the accelerated growth caused by higher temperatures since last winter. Low prices of top-quality lettuce have led to increased consumption of processed products... read more

The lettuce export campaign in the producing areas of south-east Spain is expected to end 10 to 15 days earlier than initially planned. This is due to the accelerated growth of lettuce caused by higher temperatures experienced since the previous winter. The low prices of top-quality lettuce have led to an increase in the consumption of processed... read more

Windset Farms® is excited to welcome Delicato® Romaine lettuce back to stores this spring. The company first began growing romaine greenhouses in 2012. Last fall, the product was rereleased at the IFPA Global Produce and Floral Show in Anaheim. Last fall, Windset Farms rereleased Delicato
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"Winter vegetables are reaching their end, and consumers are more in the mood for salads, especially when it's sunny. So the demand for lettuce is picking up again," begins Olivier Dejonghe of Dejonghe Salads, a Belgian family business that focuses on processing its lettuce into ready-to-eat
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"Winter vegetables are reaching their end, and consumers are more in the mood for salads, especially when it's sunny. So the demand for lettuce is picking up again," begins Olivier Dejonghe of Dejonghe Salads, a Belgian family business that focuses on processing its lettuce into ready-to-eat
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Some of the most fragrant and scenic spots on campus, the Louisiana Tech greenhouses are featured in the most recent Journal of the Louisiana State Horticulture Society. From begonias to basil, from moon vine to mustard, from lantana to lettuce, the University's greenhouses bloom with both color
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For the first time, the team with Cultivech exported Egyptian, hydroponically grown lettuce to South Asia. With trials, education, and technical support, they are hoping to expand the hydroponically grown acreage in Egypt, as business development manager Nermeen Embaby believes it to be a
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The supply of Spanish iceberg lettuce has plummeted as a result of the harvest being brought forward due to high temperatures, which in turn has also had a significant impact on the quality. "The winter was warmer than usual, which accelerated the production of iceberg lettuce. Now there is a
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Spring is a season of transition for vegetables: while more winter crops such as lettuces, chard and chicory are coming to an end, at the same time crops such as courgettes and agretti are in full production. We talked about this with the president of Aop Luce Felice
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For decades, Mexicans crossed the border to pick Americans' lettuce, grapes, and strawberries. Mexico had a seemingly inexhaustible supply of farmhands — tough, hard-working men who did the jobs most Americans didn't want.But the country is running short of farm workers.The workforce is
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According to a report by Hortoinfo based on data from Estacom (Icex-Tax Agency), in 2023, the United Kingdom imported 111.78 million kilos of Spanish lettuce from Spain, i.e. 21.62 million kilos less than the 133.4 million kilos it imported in 2020. UK imports decreased by 16.21%, the highest
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For decades, Mexicans crossed the border to pick Americans' lettuce, grapes, and strawberries. Mexico had a seemingly inexhaustible supply of farmhands — tough, hard-working men who did the jobs most Americans didn't want.But the country is running short of farm workers.The workforce is
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Tino Bellina has been a benchmark for the greenhouse lettuce industry for 35 years. Bellina, also known as 'The Steve Jobs of the fourth range' revolutionised the market in the late 1980s with the introduction of pre-washed baby leaves in bags, changing the face of the industry
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The Op La Maggiolina, led by Tino Bellina, the 'Steve Jobs of the fourth range', has adopted Tomra Food sorters to select lettuces, valerian, rocket and spinach with as little waste as possible. A story of innovation based on technology Tino Bellina with his daughter
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The Op La Maggiolina, led by Tino Bellina, the 'Steve Jobs of the fourth range', has adopted Tomra Food sorters to select lettuces, valerian, rocket and spinach with as little waste as possible. A story of innovation based on technology Tino Bellina with his daughter
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The situation on the iceberg lettuce market is currently tense. Scarce water resources in the Spanish growing regions are significantly limiting the supply of iceberg lettuce. There is still a long way to go before the German season can start. As Spain is currently the main supplier on the German market, the
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Kent glasshouse grower Thanet Earth is moving into leafy salad production. read more