Brussels sprouts wholesale prices

At the German wholesale markets, Dutch Brussels sprouts are currently supplementing the offering from German production. In the current 39th week, German Brussels sprouts are priced at an average of 2.05 euros/kg at the wholesale markets, which is only slightly below the previous year's level by 2%. read more

Belgian horticulture accounts for 5.1% of the total cultivated area, but represents 19.6% of the agricultural sector's production value. The latest data from Statbel dates back to the year 2022, which was characterized by a significant decrease in outdoor vegetable cultivation areas. read more

AgResearch scientists, in collaboration with the Australian Meat Processor Corporation, are leading a project to improve the flavor of Brussels sprouts. Dr. Raise Ahmad, Jihan Kim, and Scott Hutching are using a flavor peptide extracted from beef offal to enhance the taste profile of the vegetable, with the goal of adding value to it. read more

The relationships between suppliers and supermarkets are always tense due to the power asymmetry, the speed at which operations take place, and the often present ability of supermarkets to switch suppliers. In challenging times, these relationships become even more strained.

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Despite the significant growth in the fresh convenience sector, frozen fruits and vegetables remain highly popular in the DACH region. Switzerland, in particular, has a strong preference for frozen food, not only in retail but also in the gastronomy sector. This has helped to strengthen the regional market. read more

CMR Group recently joined a campaign dedicated to informing consumers about the crucial role of the agri-food industry in safeguarding Spain's food security. read more

The Brussels sprout yields in the Dithmarschen district were particularly modest this year. "The winter of 2022/2023 was wet, followed by a short, cold spring. Then, in the summer, it suddenly became dry, which is why we had to irrigate relatively early. From July, it rained continuously for six
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The peak in demand and sales is usually reached around the Christmas holidays, and the season slowly winds down in spring. After the wet weather, winter arrives at the beginning of the year with temperatures in the minus range. The supply of stored Brussels sprouts decreases steadily and until
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Judy Louie Brown pulled off a memorable Christmas prank on her dad, shared on X (formerly Twitter). She devised a playful yet diabolical scheme involving Ferrero Rocher chocolates and Brussels sprouts. Embracing the Christmas spirit of fun and inner child-like antics, Brown carefully unwrapped
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Record-breaking sales for Brussels wraps in the UK; in the pre-Christmas period (week 47-51) they rose by 150% compared to the same period last year. This figure was reported in a press release by the Waitrose brand, which specified how searches increased
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Ninety tons of brussels sprouts will be served up by hotels and restaurants over the coming weeks, and these will be sourced from Belfast fruit and vegetable wholesaler North Down Group. For that reason, North Down Group is ramping up for its busiest week of the year, with the company also
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This year's Brussels sprouts supply is not particularly large in the Netherlands. "Nationally, growers are harvesting about a third less. That's mainly due to the dry summer, but the wet fall didn't spur further growth. In fact, some fields were completely lost," says André Noordhoek of
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Sales of Brussels sprouts are going through the roof at Waitrose, the supermarket has reported. read more

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This weeks UK wholesale prices show a drop of 20% in early season apple prices compared to last week, with late season apples dropping by 11%. Doyenne du Comice pear price increased by4%. read more

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Aldi has announced a £12 million investment in lowering more than 180 products in the run up to Christmas.  read more

Manter International B.V., a manufacturer of weighing and packaging solutions, IMA Ilapak Italia and IMA Record, with their high-end packaging machinery, and both part of IMA Group’s FLX HUB, have officially joined forces in a strategic partnership. It will focus on fresh fruit and vegetables
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