Prices for greenhouse cucumbers in Ukraine are rising again
After a sharp decline in prices in the market of greenhouse cucumbers in Ukraine last week, prices are increasing again, EastFruit project analysts inform. The price rise is due to the increased

Downward tomato trend in Spain reversed because of energy crisis
The market for tomatoes produced in Spain has been on the decline for the past 5-10 years, while peppers and cucumbers have been growing. Since the recent energy crisis in Northern Europe,

Poland still imports vegetables from Russia
A report by Berliner Zeitung claims that, despite wide-ranging EU sanctions against Moscow, Poland continues to import Russian vegetables. Dozens of trucks are constantly arriving at the wholesale

German press: "Poles like cucumbers. Especially when they are cheap, like Russian"
- Numerous EU sanctions are in place due to the war in Ukraine. Cheap Russian vegetables have already appeared on Polish markets, writes the Berliner Zeitung. The newspaper describes that

"Мини-огурцы становятся все более популярными"

"Mini cucumbers are increasingly popular"
The new Dutch mini cucumber season has begun at Gilad Produce. The company has been carrying the mini cucumbers under its 'Cuckies' brand for the past few years and now has three hectares in

"Mini ogórki cieszą się coraz większą popularnością"
Nowy sezon holenderskich mini ogórków rozpoczął się w Gilad Produce. Firma nosi mini ogórki pod swoją marką "Cuckies" od kilku lat i obecnie ma trzy hektary w produkcji.

"German cucumbers are still very much in demand"
For about a week now, the first cucumbers from the Papenburg horticultural center have been available in stores in northern Germany. However, these are extremely small quantities that are

Salad crisis: retail chains lift limits on fruit and vegetable purchases
British retail chains have slowly started to lift limits on fruit and vegetable purchases, which were introduced in the second half of February. Asda has lifted limits for customers buying

Asda and Morrisons lift restrictions on some fresh produce
Asda and Morrisons are lifting restrictions on the sale of some fruit and vegetables as supply issues are beginning to ease. Limits on cucumbers will be lifted at Morrisons, whilst restrictions on

Horrendous prices for cucumbers under cover. A commodity only for the rich?
The record high wholesale prices of ground cucumbers from under the covers are striking - you have to pay even 23 zlotys per kilogram. Anna Kaszewiak, an expert at the Bronisze Wholesale Market,

A new 'king' of the price tag? Cucumber prices have shot up
The record high wholesale prices of ground cucumbers from under the covers are striking - you have to pay even 23 zlotys per kilogram. Anna Kaszewiak, an expert at the Bronisze Wholesale Market,

Why is this year’s market better for Long English cucumbers?
It's quite a different situation for Long English cucumbers this year. "Last year was a tough year for the cucumber crop. Not in terms of quality, but we just had a flooded market," says Jeff

Vegetable availability shortages have affected supermarkets' financial performance
A shortage of vegetable availability has weighed on sales in UK supermarkets in the four weeks to 25 February, Reuters reported. Britain has been facing shortages of key salad items, particularly

Struggle in UK supermarkets continues, but British cucumbers are available in Singapore
The struggle in UK supermarkets continues. In recent weeks, many of their shelves were empty, as shopkeepers refused to pay a higher price for fresh products. Due to the cold in Spain and high

Vegetable prices 2023: consumers and growers lose out
High prices for greenhouse vegetables, onions.... Polish growers do not gain from this, and may even lose. Polanders are horrified by the current prices of vegetables - peppers, tomatoes,

Supply chains ‘need more care to put brakes on food crisis’
The UK’s shortage of tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers could spiral into something even more serious. The causes are multiple, but it’s important to understand there are both

Rijk Zwaan adds Abysal RZ and Vortice RZ to its cucumber range
Rijk Zwaan has expanded its Dutch cucumber portfolio with two new materials under its Blueleaf umbrella. These are Abysal RZ and Vortice RZ. Numerous visitors were able to see both varieties in

BASF: Data-supported cucumber cultivation in the moving image
In the first episode of the video series on data-driven cucumber cultivation, Marcel Huibers (agronomist) and cucumber specialist Kees van Vliet invite you to the BASF Vegetable Seeds greenhouse

UK cukes sent to Singapore as retailers continue price strategy
Empty shelves in UK supermarkets, but British cucumbers are for sale in Singapore. It has been another eventful week for the British fresh produce industry. The fresh battle in the UK continues.

Cucumber good for pickling and canning. This variety is ideal for
The Institute of Horticulture reminds us that the 'Parys Skierniewicki F1' cucumber is ideal for souring and canning. The field cucumber variety PARYS SKIERNIEWICKI F1 was bred at the Vegetable

Demand for vegetable seeds "shot up". An increase of up to 50 per cent.
The low availability of vegetables in the UK has led to an increase in interest in vegetable seeds. By up to 50 per cent on the previous year, reports TVN24.co.uk. As the BBC reports, demand for

Belgium ‘ready’ to fill UK supermarket shelves
Belgium is poised to help UK retailers fill empty shelves as shortages continue in tomatoes, cucumbers, and a range of other produce. This was the message from leading Belgian fresh produce

Sour cucumbers at £9/kg. Vegetable prices break new records
Sour cucumbers still cost 1.5 zloty per kg at the Bronisze market a year ago. Now it is already 9 zloty per kg. The situation is even worse with tomatoes. They are being followed by other

Rijk Zwaan partners up with Greenhouse Sisters for Carapaz RZ
In the latest video in ‘The future is sky’ series, Rijk Zwaan highlights its partnership with Greenhouse Sisters for Carapaz RZ, Rijk Zwaan’s labor-friendly and powdery mildew-resistant