Sector | Vegetables
Second Asperges Bossuyt shop to open on 1 April
“High early-season asparagus prices start to decline, but enthusiasts are undeterred”
Abundant artichoke supply and good demand after a first part of the season marked by shortages
Günther Warchola, President of the Bavarian Fruit Association, warns:
Vegetables at market prices – instead of gasoline at exorbitant prices
China's garlic exports rebounded, with strong market demand and slightly lower prices
Cold weather delays Granada's green asparagus harvest during its peak season demand
Cabbage season on the island of Fehmarn ended early:
"Due to the rainfall, we were unable to harvest around 10 per cent of our crops"
German BLE week 10:
'Increasing South African imports are putting pressure on European pear prices'
Israel increases inspections on Palestinian Authority produce
Anthony De Ieso - Thorndon Park Produce:
"We lost coriander for two months and parsley and dill for two weeks"
Brazil sends fresh produce to Cape Verde by direct cargo flight
Marfruit partners with Anecoop
Asian specialty mushrooms are gaining popularity in the European market
Cucumber pricing to stay high for near term
“Green asparagus harvest will intensify in late March”
“Normal production and high demand for Greek white asparagus”
Seasonal perishable products weekly update:
Cucumber and bell pepper prices rise, strawberries and tomatoes fall
Polish broccoli production targets summer retail market with 33,000 plants per hectare
Presented by Italy's Exnovaseed
This seedless snack pepper is meant to meet the needs of a growing market
Senator urges USDA to include mushroom growers in relief program
Tomato prices rise sharply in Lagos as fuel costs climb
Jordan halts tomato and cucumber exports to protect domestic supply
Vegetable medley corned beef and cabbage kit launches for St. Patrick’s Day
Belarus cucumber prices shaped by market competition, minister says
Luis Ramos, MG Fruit:
"Tomato and pepper prices extremely high"
Nepal vegetable prices rise up to 200% in one month
Bulgarian pepper prices rise 58% as citrus prices fall
New PEF system targets large-caliber crop processing up to 150 t/h
Start of the fruit vegetable harvest in Knoblauchsland:
"Growing appreciation for regional eggplants"
New Steiner project: combining modern technology and responsible agriculture
The food of tomorrow is floating
Rhineland-Palatinate
Fewer vegetable farming businesses and smaller cultivation areas
U.S. court excludes IQF cooked garlic cloves from Chinese garlic duties
Celebrating 40 years in specialty vegetables
La Huerta Xpana adds mango and avocado cultivation to outdoor vegetable operations
"Weather hits Motril spinach crop, but market remains well supplied"
Mozambican demand grows for Zimbabwean produce
UAE airspace restrictions disrupt Kenyan exports
Belize fruit and vegetable prices shift, with watermelon down 23.5%
Peruvian blueberry grower replaces 500 hectares with new varieties
China's garlic export market experiences increased volatility
U.S. carrot and sweet corn output rose in 2025, broccoli value dropped
Leafy greens begin transition to Northern growing region
National Retail Report - Specialty Crops 6 March
U.S. retail ads highlight spring produce, grapes rise, oranges fall
The asparagus harvest begins in southwestern Germany in mid-March:
"We expect to have enough asparagus for everyone at Easter"
New baby romaine hearts product launches
Marco Bergman, Harvest House:
“Higher demand and tighter supply mark the start of the Dutch pepper season”
Veg-Europe moves to office building in Schagen
“With France as its main market, exports are now expanding further across Europe”
Frédéric Angier, Angier International:
“Our wide range of varieties allows us to meet the needs of every strawberry and asparagus grower”
Ireland sees growth in organic vegetable sales
Bulgaria seizes smuggled cigarettes hidden in citrus truck
Leon Duijvestijn, The Greenery:
“Acreage growth and stronger role for lighted cultivation after dynamic import season”
Lily Jeong - Daemyung Farms
Enoki is a staple item in Korea; however, demand and pricing can weaken when consumption slows
Ciro Paolillo, Sales Manager of Italian specialist Paolillo
"The real challenge for fennel today is ensuring continuity of supply"
Seasonal perishable products weekly update:
Cucumber and tomato prices rise as supplies tighten
Chena Hot Springs Resort & Fresh Greenhouse harnesses geothermal water
Producing vegetables in Alaska at 40 degrees below zero
Andalusian carrot production rises, but exports decline
Oxnard fennel plantings coming on earlier than anticipated
First greenhouse asparagus harvested at Aspergebedrijf Nooyens
“Supply still relatively limited, but demand for the first asparagus is always strong”
Richard Kruijer, Tuindersbelang:
“Cabbage market currently under pressure”
Antoine Besnard, Besnard Père & Fils:
Asparagus: when artificial intelligence redefines grading standards
Ukrainian mushroom producer expands exports and value-added production
UK grower harvests asparagus six weeks early using coir tunnels
Lonigro Group
Fresh pea punnets drive consumption as a snack
Good start for Reichenau greenhouse lettuce:
"We hope to be able to extend the marketing window until Easter"
Heavy snowfall in Japan damages orchards and greenhouses
Pocfarmer to invest US$10 million in Kern County carrot operations
Travis Murphy - All Aussie Farmers:
“If everything goes to plan, Purple Bliss tomatoes will be in Victorian fruit shops in Spring”
Nacho Doménech, CEO of Agromark:
"We foresee a sharp drop in broccoli and cauliflower supply from week 12 to 14"
Bananas and sweet potatoes drive Vietnam’s US$111 million exports to Japan
B&G Foods sells Green Giant U.S. vegetable line to Seneca Foods
Jafet Álvarez Campos, of Agrícola La Roca:
"Spain is a growing market for cassava and for all our products in general"
March will be the last month of Greek supply
Garlic plantations left intact by the great flood in Evros, Greece
Antonio Ruiz, Murgiverde:
"Adverse weather and pests have decreased yields by approximately 15% overall"
Early finish for carrots in Kern County
Bimi Baby broccoli expands program through strategic partnership
Pierrick Capelle, La Ferme du Plant d'Endive:
"I want all producers to have access to quality endive"
Coopérative U signs a leek supply chain agreement
Atelier Claessens celebrates 5-year anniversary
“Staff shortages in the hospitality sector keep demand for kitchen support high”
Mexico
Asparagus season kicks off in Caborca
French endive producer prices 11% lower in January than in the 2024-2025 season
Kyrgyzstan’s cabbage exports to Russia fall fourfold in 2025
UK snack producer proposes closure of Staffordshire vegetable crisps site
National Retail Report - Specialty Crops 27 Feb:
Retail produce ads dip 3% as grapes lead fruit promotions
Organic carrots appear likely to become scarce early this season
Organic carrot prices rise by more than 160% in five months
Heavy rain disrupts UK fruit and vegetable supply
Texas study tests U.S.-grown cabbage for kimchi production
Joey Deen, Denimpex:
"Growing Chinese garlic under own management opens retail doors, but licence limits remain a challenge"
Juanfran Guevara, CEO of Prove:
"Managing to sell high quality Butternut squash all year round is a huge challenge"
Germany:
Largest vegetable harvest in 36 years
Rainfall continues to influence São Paulo lettuce supply
Demand for Polish cabbages lower than expected
New 3,000-tonne freezing complex to be built in Ak-Suu, Kyrgyzstan
German BLE week 8:
'Availability of Spanish oranges was somewhat limited'
Oliver Brantl, Guadex:
"The lower citrus supply, exacerbated by the weather, has kept prices high"
Long-term strategy outweighs short-term economics
Dutch sauerkraut producer converts entire cabbage cultivation to organic
Western Mediterranean flooding highlights climate risks to UK food imports
Morocco exports 32,600 tons of Brussels sprouts in record 2025
Seasonal perishable products weekly update:
Tomatoes see price increases, strawberries decline across U.S. markets
Unseasonal rain damages 3,481 hectares of crops in Vidarbha
Uneven EU regulations skew competition in cabbage sector
Oversupply puts pressure on European cabbage prices
Scientists develop vitamin A-enriched tomato
Edible coating and labelling reduce plastic and extend shelf life
Lawmakers reintroduce bill targeting specialty crop trade barriers
VBT figures week 8:
Tight supply supports higher strawberry, asparagus, and aubergine prices in Belgium
Greenhouse cucumber production declines as costs rise and imports grow in Poland
South African potato prices fall as grower margins tighten
Genome B.C. funds cherry and carrot breeding projects in Canada
Maud Valstar and Stef Odenkirchen, FV SeleQt:
“With new packaging and year-round sea freight for pods and sugar snaps, we are achieving two goals at once”
Jo Lambrecht and Xavier Martin launch Lagache FreshCo export company
“With a strong company behind us, we expect to build a successful export operation”
Overall declines in Almeria's horticultural crops, except for cucumbers
Indian fresh produce exporter expands into asparagus
"The initial asparagus crop cycles have delivered encouraging results"
Lighter asparagus supply from Caborca
Joseph Ruffo - Tripod Farmers Group
Consistency pays off for salad grower
Cooperative develops hydroponic leeks and alternative segments
“After bumper crops and lagging prices, winter weather pushes up winter vegetable prices”
Federal District to send 16 producers to Fruit Attraction
Kenyan farmers increase planting ahead of long rains season
Azerbaijan increases spinach and almond exports in 2025
Rebecca Lowth -- Mulgowie Farming Company
Queensland beans benefit from healthier soil
UK strawberry shortages linked to rain in Spain and Morocco
Olivier Thomas, Ferme du Pont d'Achelles:
"Winter is becoming a real challenge for vegetable growers"
Malaysian vegetable supply stable despite Johor drought
Andre Noordhoek, Noordhoek Agro:
"If resource policy remains unchanged, half of sprout growers could disappear within two years"
Sugar snap supply gapping between Guatemala and Peru
Garlic smuggling impacting markets in North America
Dominican Republic ends 2025 with record exports and diversifies its offer with table grapes
Sulaimani markets see US$500 p/kg for imported green plums
India seeks greater Brazilian market access for pomegranates, grapes and garlic
James Rome - ESG Drysdale
"We are having to plan our harvesting very carefully to minimise impact on soils"
Helping iceless broccoli maintain quality
