Current European Vegetable Market News and Price Listings
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This week in the Fruit Trade Magazine: Melons from Almería, garlic, onions, and ginger
2024-05-16 14:00
The prices of ginger have sharply risen worldwide in the past month, leading to an unprecedented demand for this once exotic and now regional staple food, as reported by EastFruit. Industry experts attribute the price increase to critical reasons.
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Due to the rotation of crops for salad cucumbers, a portion of the cultivation areas are not harvested. The newly planted salad cucumbers need more time to reach harvest. This is in contrast to a lively demand. Overall, there are lower quantities of German salad cucumbers available for the market.
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Strong demand for carrots across Europe
2024-05-16 12:00
In Germany, the carrot import season has gained momentum since mid-April. Despite the difficult harvest in the fall, followed by quality issues during storage due to wet conditions, German stocks were cleared within the usual seasonal range. The transition to newly harvested carrots is now underway.
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Title: Report on Celery Prices at Wholesale Markets in Poland - May 2024
The latest data on celery prices at wholesale markets in Poland show varying trends across different locations. Let's read more
The latest data on celery prices at wholesale markets in Poland show varying trends across different locations. Let's read more
"Robust varieties with sturdy root systems are in high demand."
2024-05-16 00:00
With a genome five times larger than a human's and 16 times that of a tomato, it takes 15 years to develop a new variety of the humble onion. Lennaert Aardse of Dutch seed supplier De Groot en Slot delves into the complexity of this seemingly simple bulb.
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Introducing Scalibur: Potato slicing with Dual Rotation Technology.
2024-05-16 00:00
FAM STUMABO is introducing ScaliburTM, a more efficient potato slicer that offers improved cutting solutions. This innovative machine is equipped with dual rotation technology, where both the cutting head and the impeller rotate to provide a controlled and gentle cutting process. Previously, potatoes were...
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Etiquette expert William Hanson showcases the proper way to eat corn on the cob, avoiding the informal practice of eating it with hands. In his viral TikTok video, which has been viewed 3 million times, Hanson recommends holding the corn on a plate and cutting it neatly with a knife. He adds a touch of humor to the demonstration.
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A dynamic and growing trade fair in Azerbaijan
2024-05-16 00:00
The Interfood Caspian Agro Azerbaijan fair, which will take place in Baku from 15th to 17th May, is increasingly becoming a benchmark for the food, fruit, and vegetable sector in the surrounding geographical area. "There are European companies participating," explains Omar Papi, CEO of the.
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An unexpected shortage of potatoes has affected Cork and Kerry.
2024-05-16 00:00
The persistent unfavorable weather conditions and the decreasing number of farmers have caused a notable shortage of the Kerr's Pink potato variety, a beloved choice in Cork and Kerry. As a result, many supermarkets and local grocers are experiencing stock shortages. Dan Horan, the owner of
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Pomodoro prices hit rock bottom: cherry tomatoes drop to 20 cents
2024-05-16 00:00
Since the beginning of the year, vegetables have never had a brilliant commercial phase, except for bell peppers. Blocked markets and low prices have not boosted sales. The causes are different: from the whims of the weather, to too high volumes, and also the entry of foreign goods.
read more
This week in the Fruit Trade Magazine: Melons from Almería, garlic, onions, and ginger
2024-05-16 14:00
The prices of ginger have sharply risen worldwide in the past month, leading to an unprecedented demand for this once exotic and now regional staple food, as reported by EastFruit. Industry experts attribute the price increase to critical reasons.
read more
Due to the rotation of crops for salad cucumbers, a portion of the cultivation areas are not harvested. The newly planted salad cucumbers need more time to reach harvest. This is in contrast to a lively demand. Overall, there are lower quantities of German salad cucumbers available for the market.
read more
Strong demand for carrots across Europe
2024-05-16 12:00
In Germany, the carrot import season has gained momentum since mid-April. Despite the difficult harvest in the fall, followed by quality issues during storage due to wet conditions, German stocks were cleared within the usual seasonal range. The transition to newly harvested carrots is now underway.
read more
Title: Report on Celery Prices at Wholesale Markets in Poland - May 2024
The latest data on celery prices at wholesale markets in Poland show varying trends across different locations. Let's read more
The latest data on celery prices at wholesale markets in Poland show varying trends across different locations. Let's read more
"Robust varieties with sturdy root systems are in high demand."
2024-05-16 00:00
With a genome five times larger than a human's and 16 times that of a tomato, it takes 15 years to develop a new variety of the humble onion. Lennaert Aardse of Dutch seed supplier De Groot en Slot delves into the complexity of this seemingly simple bulb.
read more
Introducing Scalibur: Potato slicing with Dual Rotation Technology.
2024-05-16 00:00
FAM STUMABO is introducing ScaliburTM, a more efficient potato slicer that offers improved cutting solutions. This innovative machine is equipped with dual rotation technology, where both the cutting head and the impeller rotate to provide a controlled and gentle cutting process. Previously, potatoes were...
read more
Etiquette expert William Hanson showcases the proper way to eat corn on the cob, avoiding the informal practice of eating it with hands. In his viral TikTok video, which has been viewed 3 million times, Hanson recommends holding the corn on a plate and cutting it neatly with a knife. He adds a touch of humor to the demonstration.
read more
A dynamic and growing trade fair in Azerbaijan
2024-05-16 00:00
The Interfood Caspian Agro Azerbaijan fair, which will take place in Baku from 15th to 17th May, is increasingly becoming a benchmark for the food, fruit, and vegetable sector in the surrounding geographical area. "There are European companies participating," explains Omar Papi, CEO of the.
read more
An unexpected shortage of potatoes has affected Cork and Kerry.
2024-05-16 00:00
The persistent unfavorable weather conditions and the decreasing number of farmers have caused a notable shortage of the Kerr's Pink potato variety, a beloved choice in Cork and Kerry. As a result, many supermarkets and local grocers are experiencing stock shortages. Dan Horan, the owner of
read more
Pomodoro prices hit rock bottom: cherry tomatoes drop to 20 cents
2024-05-16 00:00
Since the beginning of the year, vegetables have never had a brilliant commercial phase, except for bell peppers. Blocked markets and low prices have not boosted sales. The causes are different: from the whims of the weather, to too high volumes, and also the entry of foreign goods.
read more
The European Commission proposed a major revision of the regulations governing plant reproductive material (PRM) in the European Union in July 2023. If adopted, this new legislation would directly affect seed potatoes, changing how they are produced, registered, and managed.
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Moroccan tomatoes of various sizes are disappearing from the market.
2024-05-16 00:00
TOVs as well as round tomatoes primarily originated from the Netherlands and Belgium, followed by Spain, with supplies from Morocco no longer playing a significant role according to BLE. The popular cherry tomatoes were mainly sourced from Italy, the Netherlands, and Belgium.
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Syngenta and Apofruit at the Mantova Food&Science Festival
2024-05-16 00:00
Angello, the snack-size sweet and seedless pepper developed by Syngenta Vegetable Seeds and marketed by Aprofruita under the Solarelli brand, will be featured at the Mantova Food&Science Festival with a "scientific" aperitif on May 18th at 5:30 pm at the Palazzo della.
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"Using fresh garlic from Italy, we are bridging the gap until the new Dutch harvest."
2024-05-16 00:00
Biesheuvel Knoflook has fresh garlic from Italy available for the fourth year in a row. According to Thijs Boersma, "Italian garlic serves as a great transition to the Dutch season starting in mid-June." The garlic from Italy comes in two sizes: 50+ mm and 60+ mm.
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Italian fruit and vegetables in Scandinavia: growth margins are present but aggregation is needed
2024-05-16 00:00
In the Scandinavian countries, few retailers and highly concentrated volumes require large suppliers and strong product chains.
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Ceny pomidorów rosną w Maroku.
2024-05-16 00:00
After a period of stability, tomato prices in Morocco have recently witnessed a notable surge, reaching up to 14 dirhams per kilo in urban areas like Casablanca. As of May 8, 2024, the price range for tomatoes in Casablanca has expanded, with both the minimum and maximum prices rising significantly.
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Asparagus, for Romagna, it confirms a season focused on quality.
2024-05-16 00:00
This year, in Romagna, the asparagus campaign started earlier than in previous years, around March 20th. This is reported by IFNil producer Alberto Nanni, from the agricultural company Manni in Santarcangelo di Romagna (Rimini), a longstanding member of the Agribologna Consortium.
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In April, the fruit and vegetable department is experiencing deflation, but volumes are still declining.
2024-05-16 00:00
The first fully spring month does not benefit the sales of the fresh produce department in the retail sector. In April, in fact, the volumes are declining, but this is mainly related to the performance of vegetables, which are negative despite a decrease in average prices, as well as those of IV-V.
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Ugandan exporter is witnessing significant interest at Macfrut
2024-05-16 00:00
Charic Fresh Fruit & Vegetables has been exporting fresh produce from Uganda for many years and offers a wide range of products. "We have the Jumbo avocado, which is native to East Africa and much larger in size compared to the Hass or Fuerte varieties. We export all these varieties from Uganda as well as...
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Macfrut, the international event for the fruit and vegetable supply chain, has received an enthusiastic response from exhibitors.
2024-05-16 00:00
Macfrut, the international event for the fruit and vegetable supply chain, has once again received an enthusiastic response from exhibitors. According to Piraccini, "This is the place to be to find out where the sector is headed."
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