Sector | Vegetables
Torsten Jonas from Pilzgarten Helvesiek GmbH & BioMycoTec GmbH:
"Due to increased demand, we will continue to ramp up our substrate production"
Samoa tests heat-tolerant tomato and capsicum varieties
Pricing picking up again on cucumbers
Demand for New York Brussels sprouts increases ahead of Thanksgiving
Ruud den Boer, Oxin Growers: “Strong broccoli season, major challenge for sprout sales”
“Growing traditional outdoor vegetables will be a gamble in 2026”
Egypt boosts garlic exports to Spain as local output declines
Barra Sweetnam - Allfresh Wholesale
Warmer climate makes it possible to grow specialty vegetables in Ireland
Tariffs on garlic imports put question mark on pricing
German BLE week 44:
'Prices for table grapes rose'
South Korea launches crackdown on mislabelled imported kimchi
Fijian researchers develop cassava-based edible fruit coating
José Antonio Baños, president of Ejidomar:
"Thrips are causing yields and availability of top-grade peppers to fall"
Seasonal perishable products weekly update:
Asparagus down 10%, berry and avocado demand steady
Vegetable prices surge in October amid seasonal shift in Uzbekistan
Enya Vermuë, Agrivaloire
White asparagus peeler to increase consumption in France
Astrid Etèvenaux, Carottes de France:
"We cannot stay at this price level for the whole carrot campaign"
MSU study develops tool to assess E. coli risk in leafy greens
Strong pricing until 2026 on Asian vegetables
With the arrival of Spanish greenhouse vegetables, FMB shifts its focus outdoors
"The painful truth is that there will be no improvement in outdoor vegetables if there is no frost"
Verbruggen Paddestoelen: Pioneer in circular oyster mushroom cultivation
“Growing the future on straw and grass clippings”
Colombia strengthens agricultural ties with China following presidential visit
Peru’s fruit and vegetable exports up 21% in 2025
Fiji confirms first detection of Bactrocera facialis fruit fly
Agriculture in Greece falters despite economic upswing and increased investment
Fresno County leads U.S. farm production with US$9 billion output
Mushroom production rises around Bengaluru despite supply gaps
Thabile Nkunjana - National Agricultural Marketing Council
Vegetable oversupply deflates prices, with notable exceptions
Ukraine plans US$4.8 million grant for vegetable storage facilities
Heavy rain and hail damage produce farms in southern Brazil
Kyrgyzstan’s onion exports drop sharply, while cucumber imports continue to rise
Vegetables NZ urges bipartisan support for growers
Up to 10,000 artichokes processed and shipped per day
Sardinia - the crisis-proof recipe for artichokes
Fernando Martín, manager of Bio Procam:
"Demand for Bacon avocado ground to a halt after the first ten days of the season"
USDA grants $519,000 for specialty crop projects in Alabama
Heavy rains hit Latvian harvests, imported vegetables fill store shelves
French leek production down by 7% but surface area remains stable
South Korea to supply vegetables to stabilise kimchi prices
Oman enforces new registration rule for produce imports
Wholesaler Heinrich Penz from Lower Austria:
"Early start to the Italian citrus season"
Greece launches Vegiterraneo campaign in Eastern Europe
Stéphie Van den Meersschaut, Grosbusch
"The price of quality must reflect the quality of the price if we are to evolve in a balanced ecosystem"
Ausveg promotes vegetable intake at Parliament House
Switzerland:
High degree of self-sufficiency in white cabbage
Pablo Quirós, Tubertico:
"Spain and France are our main targets, and cassava is our calling card"
Agreste
Slight increase in lettuce production
Romanian demand drives up Moldovan carrot prices
Transition underway for broccoli and cauliflower
Young grower upholds Brussels chicory tradition
"In a shed, there is no nature. For us, it's simple: Brussels or nothing"
Lettuce growers pin hopes on emergency authorization amid aphid crisis
Ecuador's organic Hass avocados arrive in Russia for the first time
Luis Ramos, MG Fruit:
"Spanish fruiting vegetable prices still modest due to overlap with Dutch season"
National Retail Report - Specialty Crops:
U.S. retailers increase fall produce ads as prices shift
Pakistani produce prices stay high despite official cuts
Man sets world record by eating 85 ultra-hot 7 Pot Primo peppers
New blend inspired by Canada to hit the market
New Mexican and Rocketslaw salads launched in New Zealand
Fenland celery harvest begins in eastern England
Concerns over dry vegetable availability for Thanksgiving pull
Somalia launches probe into low-quality vegetable imports
India imposes 30% tariff on Canadian yellow pea imports
Kyrgyzstan’s cabbage exports drop, citrus production on the rise
Andrea Manca and Filippo Frongia - Agro Mediterranea Distribuzione (Italy)
"Encouraging signs for tomatoes and artichokes, but consumption is still subdued"
Mayra Laniña, Frutilami:
Growing U.S. interest in Andean fruits like tree tomatoes
South Africa lifts ban on Namibian horticultural imports
Frank Geurts, Geurts Champignons:
"Long-term grower/retailer partnerships give cultivation its raison d'être"
Sweetcorn brand marks 100 years with UK campaign
Suriname special - part 17:
Cauliflower grower aims to replace U.S. imports with local production
Wouter Willems, ZON:
“Challenging Dutch pepper season with high yields and moderate average prices”
Jeroen Bosschaart, Le Dauphin:
“Broccoli is becoming a crop for the future in Brittany’s summer season”
Spain seizes 20 tons of hashish in pepper shipments
Project supports diverse vegetable growers in Western Australia
Workforce shortages worsen across Australia’s vegetable sector
Seasonal perishable products weekly update:
Asparagus imports from Peru fall as Mexican cucumbers and strawberries rise
Cauliflower acreage could have been reduced by 15-20%
Spain's brassica and leafy vegetable exports overlap with the last European productions
Michigan growers stress value of MSU research collaboration
José Cañas, Cañas Trejos:
"The 50-pound plantain box sells for $20 to $22, a record price range in the Ecuadorian market"
Mississippi sweet potato yields fall as drought limits crop size
Shane Talling - Veg-UK:
"Last week marked the end of our cauliflower exports"
Swiss market leader Jucker Farm takes stock of the 2025 pumpkin season:
"Strong harvest year, marketing has settled slightly below last year's level"
Swiss company MycoSense AG modernizes mushroom harvesting
Picking performance could be increased by up to 10-30%
Paraguay group urges food sovereignty as vegetable shortages grow
Suriname special - part 16:
Using resistant seeds and a foil greenhouse, Surinam propagator combats diseases in tropical climate
Teboza accelerates the phase-out of heated outdoor white asparagus cultivation
“Becoming more sustainable means having the courage to make tough choices”
Paul van Groningen (Hudepa) looks ahead to Spanish fruit vegetable season:
"Peppers could be the problem child this season"
New squash and pumpkins varieties commercially available soon
Power shortages will drive greenhouse vegetable prices up in Ukraine this winter
"We want to see Greek white mushrooms abroad, but we must first cover the domestic market”
UQ develops chemical-free virus control for Australia’s vegetable industry
The delayed Moroccan early vegetable campaign to start in mid-November
Peru anticipates increasing asparagus exports to the U.S. by 15 percent
"Low prices in the Netherlands forced Polish producers to adjust their prices"
Bert Spronk, Spronk Champignons:
"Sustainable production and flexibility ensure distinctive capabilities"
New Zealand strawberry growers report strong 2025 harvest
Manuel Escánez, manager of Las Hortichuelas:
"Spanish vegetables have been grown with an average delay of two to three weeks, but quality is better"
Francisco Jesús Montoya, manager of Campojoyma:
"We expect one million kilos of organic Rosa tomatoes"
Philip van Geest, Van Geest International:
"Dutch greenhouse vegetable season nearing its end"
AGF monitor week 43:
Cucumber prices rising, while blueberries see strong promotional offers
"We achieved a year-round cultivation and export of Egyptian spring onions"
Agrieuropa (Italy)
Strong domestic demand for vegetables, but prices are disappointing
"Balanced volumes and quality for Turkish Kirby cucumbers"
Belgian organic mushrooms grow from niche product to established commodity
A sustainable crop is on the rise: Oyster and shiitake mushrooms
Russia and Tajikistan explore expansion of agricultural trade in 2025
Netherlands records highest potato and onion yields in 25 years
South Korean First Lady promotes fruit exports in Malaysia
Martin Oudenes, My Roots and More:
"Egyptian sweet potatoes are gaining ground in Europe"
Fellini Patrizio
Fennel and pumpkins - typical autumn produce
Coáguilas commercial management team:
"Possible delay in vegetable harvests due to drought and torrential rains at this time of year"
Laan focuses on automation and adaptable cauliflower production
Nepal increases vegetable imports following production shortfall
National Retail Report - Specialty Crops 24 October:
Fruit prices rise as avocado and grape costs decline in late October
U.S. expands Medfly quarantine in California
Kees Versteeg - Qualipac:
"Our flexibility allows us to provide a truly customer-centric supply solution"
Hatch chile crop finishes harvest in New Mexico
Suriname special - part 13:
“There are opportunities in Europe for frozen ready-to-eat Surinamese meals”
Denimpex celebrates 70th anniversary
“Garlic demand in October exceeds previous years, ginger faces quality challenges”
Jeroen Pompoen sees a strong start to the pumpkin season
“The fresh pack concept has yet to truly take off in Belgium”
Mobichamp makes mushroom cultivation smarter through data and AI
“There’s something magical about how mushrooms grow”
Bangladeshi vegetable prices stay high despite winter harvest
Cabbage and mandarin prices drop in Montenegro
Vanessa Vega, CR Farm:
Demand for cassava is increasing in the U.S. and Europe, fueled by the popularity of gluten-free diets
Willem Vogelaar, Fresh2You about green bean sales growth potential:
“It's all about positioning and consumer convenience"
Erik de Wet - Refresh
South Africa's biggest butternut packer-exporter takes breather after complex citrus season
Mike van Namen, VN Trading, about new building:
"It's vital to keep taking the next step"
Armenia boosts fruit and vegetable exports by 13.8%
Neeps Rising: Scotland’s rooted revolution begins
Ljusgarda and Axfood introduce locally grown lettuce available year-round
"We want to offer our customers more sustainable, Swedish-produced alternatives"
