Vegetables

September 12, 2026 Helena Horton

Heatwaves hit the Sunday roast: why the RHS says cauliflower is off the menu

Charity urges gardeners in England to swap thirsty brassicas for drought-tolerant cropsThey are an integral part of the British Sunday roast – but cauliflowers are now going to be off the menu, according to the Royal Horticultural Society.England’s cli…

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August 29, 2026 Soumya Karlamangla

With Shoppers Wary of Illness, Farmers Destroy Millions of Heads of Lettuce

After a drop in demand driven by a nationwide outbreak of cyclosporiasis, California growers are plowing lettuce back into the soil and laying off workers.

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August 19, 2026 Joanna Partridge

UK relies on heat-stressed countries for fruit and veg it could grow itself – report

Food Foundation sounds alarm over supply risks and price shocks as about 40% of Britain’s food is importedThe UK is vulnerable to food price shocks because of its dependence on imports of fruit and vegetable from countries even more exposed to the clim…

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August 6, 2026 Julie Creswell

Amid Cyclospora Outbreak, Demand for Locally Grown Lettuce Surges

Small produce stands and farmers’ markets are seeing a surge in demand for leafy greens as sales of lettuce and salad kits from grocery chains and big retailers drop.

August 6, 2026 Julie Creswell

Amid Cyclospora Outbreak, Demand for Locally Grown Lettuce Surges

Small produce stands and farmers’ markets are seeing a surge in demand for leafy greens as sales of lettuce and salad kits from grocery chains and big retailers drop.