Sector | Vegetables
Jonathan Vandesande, FMB: “Cucumbers will remain a luxury product for now”
"Severe weather in Spain pushes cucumber prices to unprecedented levels"
Australian Mushrooms partners with Gigi’s Pizzeria for February pop-up
Massachusetts lawmakers propose asparagus as official state vegetable
White asparagus from Almopia, Greece, arrives one week later than usual
U.S. vegetable production and value trends in 2025
Royal Banana on a Del Monte-branded product
Iceberg lettuce sales rise as adverse weather in Spain impacts supply and prices
Cameroon opens cassava processing unit in Centre region
Bite-sized cucumbers launch in redesigned retail packaging
Nigeria reopens Tsamiya border for onion trade
German BLE week 6:
'Demand for apples was favorable in some areas'
Cutting excess weight saves thousands in tomato packing
AI quality control gains ground in Dutch tomato packing
HEB carrots bulk up and surprise shoppers
China sharply increases tomato, onion, and cabbage exports to Kazakhstan
Charles Cattoir (Primalof) welcomes Week of Witloof, calls for update
"We should focus more on long-term structural plans for Belgian endives"
Carrot acreage decreases in Egypt due to declining European demand
Seasonal perishable products weekly update:
U.S. asparagus prices rise on Peruvian imports
Integration key for Aussie salad processor
Anthony De Ieso - Thorndon Park Produce:
"We have had a complete crop wipe-out with our coriander due to the heat"
How Extractacore and QING redefined core removal in vegetable processing
AI vision cuts lettuce core waste from 40% to 5%
Pop Its snack cucumbers tap into demand for true bite-sized convenience
California court proposes water relief for Cuyama Valley growers
Florida delegation seeks USDA disaster declaration after freeze
Hanno Wonink starts own cauliflower cultivation alongside outdoor vegetable sourcing
“In Cadiz, villages evacuated and fields completely flooded by heavy rain”
José Antonio Gómez, Cooperativa Centro Sur:
Spain lost nearly 3 million kilos of asparagus to rain
South Texas vegetable harvest continues under drought conditions
Punjabi farmers expand broccoli cultivation in Pakistan
Florida freeze threatens winter vegetable and citrus supplies
Polish farmers protect their vegetables during severe frost
Carrot pricing expected to pick up
Will Teeuwen: “After a third consecutive year of heavy rainfall, we will also grow in greenhouses in Spain”
Dutch asparagus season kicks off at Teboza
South African pumpkin season kicks off at Marni Fruit
"Bottle gourds with firm flesh and vibrant color ideal for processing"
Seasonal perishable products weekly update:
Asparagus movement increases from Mexico into U.S.
NZ develops fermented shiitake extracts for Chinese market
“Hybrid varieties lift Bangladesh’s cabbage exports into Asia”
Storm Marta causes severe damage in Andalusia and further reduces berry, vegetable, avocado, and citrus fruit supply
Florida freeze pushes up corn and green bean prices
German BLE week 5:
'Presence of Spanish cucumbers remains limited'
Produce ads increase 3% ahead of Super Bowl promotions
Instacart partnership helps boost digital shelf visibility
Dry vegetable demand expected to pick up this week
Pierre Varlet, APEF:
"For just a few cents less, some stores prefer Belgian endives"
Egyptian garlic exports to Brazil up 2.4-fold in 2025
Spanish pepper growers outperformed Dutch peers in 2024
UAE launches Mazraati platform to connect produce supply chain
Nigerian pepper output targets 800,000 tons by 2030
Vegetable Transplant Program opens applications for 2026
Challenging season for Ukrainian shiitake mushrooms
"Blackouts, lack of workers and necessary materials directly affect production costs"
A. Duda & Sons and G’s Group acquire Tozer Seeds
Philippines targets new fruit exports after bananas rebound
Moroccan tomatoes in transition to post-drought
UK backs precision breeding for tomatoes with US$1.4 million funding
"Prices are expected to trend higher compared to last season"
Mexican chili exports reach US$1.22 billion in 2025
Canada recalls enoki mushrooms over Listeria risk
Australia targets vegetable intake through national 2026 campaign
Fulgencio Spa
"Low supply of vegetables in Spain and Morocco will continue in February and March"
In Ivory Coast, the cassava sector is setting up an interprofessional body
Altamura OP brings Chef Salad Express to Berlin
“An offering developed for today’s market, with a focus on practicality, service, and quality”
Bimi received two stars from the International Taste Institute
In 2025, Bimi experienced a 27% year-over-year growth in Europe
Integration strengthens marketing position for German stone fruit
OGA / OGV Nordbaden takes over marketing and production operations from VOG Ingelheim
What’s next in mushrooms
Egypt enters Vietnam market for onions and garlic
Leo Stoker, Q-cape;
"New organic season from South Africa kicks off"
Eastern Cape launches irrigation scheme revival program
Nigeria seed firm launches tomato and pepper processing facility
Alaskan lawmakers back giant cabbage for state veggie
Cold weekend temperatures in Florida could impact cabbage crop
Agreste
A complicated market at the end of 2025 for French leeks
Senegal tightens vegetable import controls as domestic supply rises
Camp d’Elx winter vegetable output reaches 24,000 tons
Caroline Louwerse, Louwerse Wortelen:
"Sharp contrast between conventional and organic carrot markets"
The German endive industry kicks off the new marketing season:
"Endive is increasingly establishing itself as a year-round product"
From the fields to the future: 66 years of history with a focus on fennel
Popits snack cucumber to debut in Europe at Fruit Logistica
Egyptian garlic export season starts with air shipments to Europe
National Retail Report - Specialty Crops 30 January :
Retail ads reflect seasonal holidays and produce pricing trends
Levente by Enza Zaden setting new bar for yellow peppers
Mixed herb packets and baby leaves
Flexible solutions for changing demand
Snack tomato and convenience vegetables target changing consumer demand
Herefordshire farm starts British asparagus season
A positive season for Greek cucumbers
"There was a continuous escalation of prices from mid-November until Christmas"
Florida tests drone and AI system to detect celery disease
Russia remains dependent on vegetable imports as greenhouse expansion slows
“Eat Carrots, Live Better” campaign to launch
Cesar Van der Spurt (Micro’s) sees growth potential in microgreens
"In four years, a second move from shipping container vertical farm to 6,000 m² greenhouse"
Artichoke and carrot byproducts have notable prebiotic potential
Germany:
"Brussels sprout prices were under massive pressure throughout the season"
Antigua and Barbuda considers 15% food import reduction
The commentary of Andrea Manca and Filippo Frongia, partners of Agro Mediterranea Distribuzione
Bad weather, plant diseases, and production gaps disrupt Sardinian tomatoes and artichokes
Indonesia imports garlic to curb rising prices
Ukraine’s tomato and cucumber imports surge in 2025
Seasonal perishable products weekly update:
Avocado prices ease as Mexico volumes hold steady
Garlic inventory pressure persists as prices hover around break-even
Kazakhstan will not restrict carrot exports, government says
The phytosanitary situation remains serious
Artichoke campaign compromised by bad weather and out-of-control harvesting costs
Fresh peeled garlic brand prepares for European retail rollout
TopFresh takes over customer agreements and commitments from vanRijsingencarrotconcepts
Almeria's pepper sector launches the 'Pimientos con Marca' campaign
Ukraine’s imports of key vegetables surge in 2025
German BLE week 4:
'Overall availability of Spanish peppers was limited'
Miriam Escobar, Product Manager for Chilies at Agroatlas:
"Hot peppers have gone from being a niche product to a strategic category"
South Korean mushroom farm fire destroys facility in Jinju
Russian vegetable output nears self-sufficiency target
Malaysia reports higher vegetable prices in Penang
Vertically farmed salads launch on Ocado
Veetaste
Vertical farming as an industrial project that goes beyond the logic of fashion
Florida winter freeze impacts citrus and vegetable crops
The consumption of superfoods continues to grow in France
Vietnam and Egypt tighten vegetable export standards
Compack debuts new packaging solution at Fruit Logistica
"Mushrooms packed in the nutrient medium they were grown on"
Russian cucumber prices down 5.7%, tomatoes down 17%
Marcoaldi and Benella (C.O.P.A) on the start of harvesting operations of PGI Green Asparagus from Canino
"Initial phase characterised by low volumes and high prices"
Mart Boender (Tuinderij Boender): "We want to plant very early this year"
"Our new harvester has brought major improvements"
Dithmarschen:
"We are currently lacking cabbage exports to other European countries"
UK based CN Seeds expands with John Benfield
Giuseppe Boscolo Palo:
"Radicchio market remains slow"
Rwanda special (last part): Evergreen Holding
"With greenhouse conditions, we can produce strawberries all year round, even for export"
National Retail Report - Specialty Crops:
Cold weather lifts U.S. produce ads 5% week on week
Bangladesh weighs incentives after 14% potato output rise
Cambodia's tram kak community expands cauliflower cultivation
New export season for carrots to North America gets underway
Destination found for surplus smaller pumpkin sizes at Jeroen Pompoen
"Portuguese pumpkins provide alternative to South African supply with smaller volumes"
Paul van Groningen, Hudepa:
"Early watermelon volumes to rise in Almeria after pepper crop losses"
"Egyptian garlic yields may be slightly lower than usual"
Rwanda special: Kinvest
Canadian capital, Rwandan fields: Building profitable farms with social impact
German BLE KW3:
'Grape prices often remained at the same level as the previous week'
