Sector | Vegetables
Mexican vegetables are in transition and supply is a story of two tales
Himachal Pradesh faces dry spell and rising frost risk
From Heinenoord to Hong Kong, Polderland Groenten’s sprouts travel worldwide
"The Netherlands wants small sprouts in airtight packs; Germany prefers big and plastic-free"
"Exotic mushroom sales double or triple in the run-up to Christmas"
Mushroom grower handles peak season with temporary cooling solution
Three companies open the 2025/26 campaign
First shipments of Almeria peppers arrive in the U.S.
Kenyan farmers turn to solar drying to cut post-harvest losses
Ghana opens new vegetable centre for tech-focused training
India’s Cyclone Ditwah disrupts vegetable production and prices
Belarus adjusts price rules for cucumbers and tomatoes
Ukraine’s freezing industry processes 35 percent fewer berries than vegetables this season
Kyrgyzstan lowers import VAT base on onions and allium vegetables
Seasonal perishable products weekly update:
Avocado demand slows as December pricing shifts
Thanksgiving demand stronger for cooking greens, cabbage
"Growing share of brown mushrooms is a clear sign of a changing product mix"
Vegetable growers in Manche department going through an unprecedented crisis
Tanzania moves ahead with large-scale cassava investment
Vegetable losses reach 6,836 tons after Nepali rains
Ukraine vegetable oversupply keeps prices under pressure
Giuseppe Licata of the Sicilian Berdia Ortofrutticola
"Climbing beans conquer the market: boom in counter-seasonal demand"
Sweet peppers from Egypt arriving soon on the European market
Ukraine reports 1 million ton storage shortfall
Hebei growers expand plantings of new cabbage varieties
Vietnam targets 400 000 ha in winter crop plan
Hungary adds more fruit and vegetable lines to price cap
Specialty crop costs rise faster than prices in U.S.
NSW sets 2026 food safety rules for berry and veg growers
Blueberry prices stay weak as South African vegetable demand lifts
Radicchio varieties continue to gain traction
Rising production and low prices at the end of the cucumber season
Malaysian rains push Kuantan vegetable prices higher
Ukraine’s Volya plans two-cycle vegetable production for 2026
Azerbaijan cabbage imports drop 71% in 2025
National Retail Report - Specialty Crops:
Thanksgiving ad slowdown as mango and blackberry prices rise
Exotic theme day at De Mooij Amsterdam draws strong interest
Dolf and Menno Reijgersberg reflect on 25 years of Europe Retail Packing
Strategic business plan transformed a greenhouse vegetable packer into a full-service provider
Romanian domestic vegetable production increasing
Ghana’s vegetable exporters face growing uncertainty over eviction
Strong pricing expected to continue on leafy greens
Europe's vegetable and horticultural output worth €71.5 billion in 2023
Stéphane Boutarin, Association des Producteurs d'Ail de la Drôme
"If the trend towards low prices continues, the French garlic sector will be under threat"
NFC says rise in veg prices due to government failure
Andreas Frey from vegetable wholesaler Frey GmbH:
"Water problems lead to increased quality issues with lamb's lettuce"
"These are the first cauliflowers to boast PGI recognition"
Egypt pumpkin exports to Italy up 73% in 2025
Cambodia reviews plans to reduce vegetable import reliance
Enrique Serrano, general manager of Murciana de Vegetales:
"Sustainability is now a key factor and climate change has added pressure"
Bangladesh sets 21,772 ton winter vegetable target
Florian Gostner, CEO of Fri-El Green House in Ostellato (Italy):
"We plan to expand the greenhouse area and increase our workforce from 600 to 1,000 employees"
Anthony De Ieso - Thorndon Park Produce
Kale has become a niche vegetable, no longer bought in the weekly shop
U.S. removes tariffs on selected imported vegetables
Antonio Tuccillo (Agrimpex Farming) on the garlic sector:
“Stagnant markets and aggressive imports call for a reflection at a European level"
Carlos Miravet, from Benihort:
"The hybrid variety Green Queen is already the most widely planted"
Pieter de Ruiter, 4 Fruit Company:
"Peruvian grapes stand out in an otherwise subdued market"
Yeliz Kaya, Green Ova:
"Demand for Turkish pomegranates set to rise in the coming weeks"
Ukraine lifts tomato and cucumber imports by 4.3% and 13.6%
Azerbaijan resumes imports of dates from India and exports peppers, hazelnuts in 2025
Western Australia reports 9.6% growth in horticulture value
German BLE week 47:
'The supply of Spanish oranges expanded significantly, which inevitably led to price reductions in many places'
Belarus targets full off-season tomato self-sufficiency by 2027
Ukrainian demand rises for sweet potatoes and asparagus
Seasonal perishable products weekly update:
U.S. avocado market holds steady at Texas crossings
GreenS & SaladS and Degens launch flexible ‘1-2-3 oven concept’ for specialty shops and restaurants
Meals like Lego bricks: “You can create hundreds of combinations with these components”
Jordi van den Bosch, Freeland:
“Buyers can hardly believe their luck in today’s outdoor vegetable market”
Morocco expands fresh sweet corn exports to Germany
Cambodia extends agricultural tax incentives through 2027
Australia capsicum supply tightens after weather disruptions
India reports 4% rise in 2024-25 horticulture output
Kyrgyzstan potato and onion exports fall, cabbage rose in 2025
Pune crops hit as unseasonal rain damages 7 436 hectares
Ghana road upgrades expected to lower farm-to-market costs
CBP Texas officers find $10.3m meth hidden in lettuce shipment
Study links new pricing format to higher vegetable purchases
Corrie Bezuidenhout – South African Garlic Growers' Association
Chinese-sized garlic cloves possible for South African growers through new genetics
Slower demand for garlic expected to pick up for holidays
Broccoli brand celebrates street food culture
Paulov Sifuentes Fernández, Agroexportadora Sol de Olmos:
"Garlic from China has become the main factor distorting the market"
Berryway and Optisort by Maf Roda
When automation supports blueberry and asparagus growers
Assam launches Indo-Israel vegetable centre at Khetri
Maraldi Field Days in Pontecagnano (Italy)
Fresh-cut novelties take center stage
Victoria sets new rules for interstate TPP plant movements
Brussels sprouts pricing strong due to supply staying tight
North America’s most popular sweet pepper varieties from a grower and consumer perspective
Philippines plans retail price caps for onions and imported carrots
Luis Fernando Rubio, director of the ANPCA:
"Spanish garlic is losing share in Europe to imports from third countries"
U.S. pumpkin output rises to 530,000 tons in 2024
New yellow carrot program launches
Indurra and Siemens automate new hydroponic crop to address labor pressures and climate challenges
Robotics makes hydro leek production scalable
U.S. ends 15% tariffs on Ghana’s fruit exports
Indian persimmon acreage in Kullu doubles to 404 hectares
Increase in garlic acreage in Egypt for next season
Bulltec will be exhibiting at Frutech in Catania, Sicily (27-29 November)
"Our technologies ensure a minimum margin of error on the guaranteed weight"
Colette Duchateau, Endigra:
"We have the quality and quantity for supermarkets to promote French endives"
The OrtoPremium Cipollotto line by L'Ortolana shines in Germany
"We are optimistic about this vegetable campaign"
UK farmers face weather-driven shortages in winter produce
Bangladesh reports strong winter vegetable volumes in Khulna
South Korea expects US$137 million in kimchi exports
“This will be the first hydroponic greenhouse of this caliber to be built in Florida”
National Retail Report - Specialty Crops 21 Nov:
U.S. Thanksgiving week produce ads rise 17%
Türkiye ranks in global top 3 for key fruit and vegetable crops
Tjerk Nagel, Konaxx Onions:
"There is quite a bit of supply coming onto the onion market at the moment"
Egypt posts strong weekly fruit and vegetable exports
Goa packhouse to boost Dharwad mango exports
Uganda sends first Busoga chilli shipment to China
Nagaland cooperatives explore new produce market links
U.S. county extends emergency measures for whitefly control
Sebastián Aguilar, commercial director of Cricket:
"Cauliflower has become a product for specialists"
German BLE week 46
'Spanish deliveries intensified noticeably, but Belgian and Dutch tomato deliveries still dominated the market'
Warning of a tomato shortage in Morocco to be expected in February
Functional Mushroom Council forms for research and standards
Brazilian lettuce season ends with heavy losses
Vietnam vegetable prices surge after prolonged storms
Champignon Bruxelles sees the light of day once again
“We still believe in our concept, only now with a more realistic approach”
Bavaria: Sauerkrautfabrik Rödel GmbH celebrates its 50th anniversary
"Trend toward small portions and ready-to-eat sauerkraut"
Indian cold spell disrupts early grape and vegetable production
Magic Garden prepares for a 15% production increase in hydroponic salad pots:
“When you are good at something, you don’t change it, you improve it”
Seasonal perishable products weekly update:
Cucumber market holds as medium cartons stay at US$14.95
Peru special – part 4:
"Chinese garlic predominates, Napurí variety appreciated for stronger aroma, better shelf life, and larger cloves"
Greenhouse cucumber production up in Alberta
Value-added category continues to grow
Demand for carrots elevated leading up to Thanksgiving holiday
Demand for sweet potatoes and asparagus growing fastest in Ukraine’s vegetable niche
Child labour rescue at Indian mushroom facility
Good quality Mexican squash shipping despite earlier rains and wind
New producer organization "RheinlandGärtner" founded:
"Strong together for horticulture in North Rhine-Westphalia"
Alexandre Picault, Kultive
A positive 2025 campaign for French cucumbers
Afghanistan onion yields rise in Logar province
