Mariano Zapata, manager of Mercagrisa and president of Proexport:
Sector | Vegetables
L'Orto di Mimì ships packages all over Europe
Watercress gains popularity in Italy
Turkey surpassed Spain in the value of cucumber production in 2023
Mexican peppers pressure domestic bell pepper pricing
New vegetable research station opens in Antalya
Salmonella outbreak linked to cucumbers prompts recall
First Bimi Baby Broccoli shipment debuts in the Midwest
Michael Bong on the start of the harvest in the greenhouse
"Reducing vine tomato cultivation in favor of cucumbers and smaller tomatoes"
Frankenspross: Microgreens from the Nuremberg region
"We completely avoid nutrient-poor substrates and synthetic fertilizers"
Frost damage affects potato fields in Ukraine, but farmers hope for recovery
National Retail Report - Specialty Crops:
Weekly produce ads drop 3%, mixed fruit prices
Organic grower Pieter Vandooren
"If the drought continues into harvest, we’ll face a serious problem"
EU rules cut Kenya's vegetable exports by 54.7%
South Korea's kimchi imports reach record high
Uzbekistan boosts garlic exports by nearly 30% in 1Q 2025
HortNZ urges balanced freshwater rules for vegetable growers
Ciro Paolillo, of the specialist company of the same name
"After an atypical April, Campania's fennel is now making a difference"
Beluli Durim on the marketing potential of Balkan imports in Switzerland:
"Reducing the carbon footprint through sea freight from Durres to Ancona"
Prince de Bretagne
Breton producers determined to make artichokes appealing to young consumers
Babylon Micro-Farms brings fresh produce to Team USA’s training center
Colleroni (Italy)
Sicilian table grape season shows positive forecasts
Lindner Food looks back on a successful in-house exhibition at the Frischezentrum Frankfurt
"Our main aim was to showcase our ever-growing range of products"
PHOTO REPORT World Union of Wholesale Markets, Johannesburg
Germany remains dependent on imports for greenhouse vegetables despite soaring demand
Hapus season ends early, pests hit UP mangoes
Società Agricola Guidi has outlined a forecast for apricots
Romagna kicks off peak artichoke harvest season
Verdi raises $4.7M to expand smart irrigation technology
StoreField founder Martin Balaz:
“We wanted to bridge the gap between vertical farming and the everyday consumer experience"
Uzbekistan exports nearly 6,000 tons of tomatoes in Q1 2025
Bioceanic Corridor boosts Chile-Brazil agribusiness
Ciarciello Group made its debut at Macfrut with an innovative line
Packed unwashed range and a modern, ethical, and sustainable agricultural vision
Rafael López, manager of MABE:
"Despite the fire, this vegetable season has been good overall"
Encouraging interim results for the 2025 asparagus season:
"Supply and demand in balance"
Strong market on organic celery
"The decline in sea freight prices boosts the competitiveness of Chinese onion exports"
Devastating fire in shantytown in Manolada, Greece, leaves over 1.000 farm workers homeless
Russia cuts 2025 state support for potato and vegetable production by 13%
COAG alleges €400,000 fraud affecting Malaga farmers
Steady is the name of the Salinas broccoli game
2025 Michigan asparagus season kicks off
VFarms grows record-breaking lettuce in Qatar using solar power and atmospheric water
Agroseguro estimates that 80,000 hectares were affected by the storms in May
Mexican berry and tomato exports drop, avocados surge
Seasonal perishable products weekly update:
Avocados steady, organic blueberries $44–46 per flat
German BLE week 19:
'With more favorable weather, customers were more eager to buy asparagus'
Reservoir Farms opens robotics incubator in Salinas
Hans Kalter, Christiaens Agro Systems:
"Our 25th asparagus harvester is about to be put to work, also in the Netherlands"
Retailer partners with local supplier for Irish-grown parsnips
Walter Gubbels:
"Gambling on greenhouse asparagus paid off this year"
Last volumes for cauliflowers, but with disappointing prices
Broccoli season extended until the end of July by relocating production
Cordoba expects a more abundant and better-quality garlic harvest
South Gyeongsang exports 3.2 tons of peppers to Philippines
Algeria triples farm output in a decade, targets Europe
Hak greens recalled in Canada over rubber contamination
Southern Germany:
Asparagus farmers report positive interim results
Holy Greens adopts Swedish-grown tomatoes
Unseasonal rain damages 4,240 hectares so far in Nashik
Swisscofel celebrates its 25th anniversary and announces changes to its board
Christian Bertholet elected as new president
Colombia’s fruit and vegetable supply rises 12.4%
Zimbabwe targets Singapore's $15B food market with fruit exports
"Fruit and vegetable purchases remained under pressure in Flanders in 2024"
Veg-Europe marks one year of active vegetable exports to the French market
"I've had some successful trades over the past year"
Eminent launches new pepper variety on the Dutch market
AGF Price Monitor week 19
Notable price changes and promotions in Dutch cucumber, cauliflower, tomato, and galia melon
Kris Bossuyt, Bossuyt Asperges:
"Green asparagus prices rise, while white asparagus sees a slight decline"
China led pepper production in 2023, and Spain ranked fifth
Arie Jongeleen switches to organic substrate
"The roots now look like we're used to seeing them"
Uzbekistan’s carrot and cucumber exports in Q1 2025
Natore garlic production hits 215,000 tons, worth $183 million
Due to phytosanitary violations, shipments of fresh produce were returned to their countries of origin
Rosselkhoznadzor blocks over 150 tonnes of cabbage and mango at Russian-Kazakh border
Andrew Smith - Butler Market Gardens
“Growing conditions have been good, but could certainly do with some rain"
Looking back at the spring artichoke season
Demand picks up for Florida sweet corn
Vietnam expands fruit, vegetable exports to China
Fruit and vegetable producers comment on hail damage in eastern Austria:
"Critical phase has become much longer"
Unseasonal rains damage crops in Nashik, impacting 14,000 farmers
Mariano Sáez, of Subasur:
"Shortage of Piel de Sapo melons expected in June"
Steffen Mucha from Bio-Gemüse regional AG in Dresden:
"Price increases of up to 25 per cent for yellow and red organic onions"
New national sales manager for Todd Greiner Farms
Leaf lettuce movement still slow
Angelique van der Meij, AGF-Online: "Thick kohlrabi bulbs and fine, long carrots"
"German carrot and kohlrabi season begins"
Green chili trade thrives in Manikganj
Weather spikes vegetable prices in Bengaluru
Kenya revives pest-resistant Kinale kale
Mature green tomatoes experience a good market only once every five years
Georgia sees 70-fold surge in cabbage imports from Iran in 2025
Daniel Guerra, sales representative at Centramirsa:
"We have doubts that bell peppers from the Netherlands are produced in Europe"
Knoblauchsland, Germany:
"Tomato and cucumber prices have been disastrous since the start of the season"
South Tyrol:
"Customers appreciate that our mushrooms are fresh, regional, and sustainable"
Rangpur farmers shift to profitable vegetable cultivation
Pumpkin exports from Assam reach 2.4 million US$
Modern 2,500-tonne vegetable storage launched in Karaganda
Koert Pleunis, Pleunis Mushrooms:
"Exotic mushroom sales struggle in fresh market but thrive in supplements sector"
John Gijbels, Euro Gijbels:
"Difficult season due to unusual weather conditions"
Seasonal perishable products weekly update:
Avocado prices fall, blueberry demand rises
Russian potato prices rise 52% after poor harvest
German BLE week 18:
'First New Zealand Royal Gala and Smitten apples arrive'
LGMA strengthens lettuce safety standards
Kazakhstan boosts vegetable imports as domestic prices continue to rise
AGF Price Monitor week 18
Cucumber price differences remain small, while vine tomato prices vary significantly
Breedx:
Breeding for the consumer, not the commodity
La Unió
Saturday's hailstorm damaged more than 8,700 hectares in the Vall d'Albaida region
Bengaluru’s supermarkets boost demand for exotic produce
Hazardous pesticide levels found in Kathmandu vegetables
Kai Reinheimer on outdoor tomato cultivation:
"In the future, people will look for alternatives to greenhouse cultivation"
New vegetable sides feature new flavours and easy prep
Warning for implications of termination of Tomato Agreement
Demand strong for Michigan asparagus as imports drop
KREI forecasts produce price drops, radish up 50%
Rhubarb harvest underway at Tatomir Farms
Sapori Antichi - Gruppo Muraca
Italian tomato flour wins an award
Egypt exports 26,000 tons of onions from 5 million-ton crop
National Retail Report - Specialty Crops:
Produce ads rise with festive deals and price shifts
Specialty vegetable program expands
Agreste
Lettuce production down by 4%
Agreste
French carrot campaign comparable to the previous one despite unfavorable weather
Kostas Tsakos, Tsakos Asparagus:
“EXW price for Greek green asparagus may remain unchanged at €2,50/kg”
Nuffield scholarship supports future horticulture leaders
Fresh Chinese vegetables reach UAE shelves in 48 hours
Switzerland:
Carrots remain the most popular vegetable among consumers
Ilocos Norte partners with Japan, Taiwan to improve garlic
Levin growers launch mushroom coffee blend
Ooty carrot price crash leads to dumping, wildlife risk
Ukraine cabbage prices drop 10% on low demand
Uzbekistan exported 3,762 tons of dried apricots worth $5 million
Uzbekistan exports 55,456 tons of cabbage, earns $19.6 million in Q1 2025
"Use of AI and Internet of Things solutions in the mushroom growing process is leading trend"
Speranza Srl obtains the Hormone Free certification for aubergines
Growing hormone- and nickel-free aubergines is possible and profitable
Agrieuropa: Challenges and new production prospects