Brussels sprouts wholesale prices

SPAR Scotland has confirmed that its 2025 tradeshow and awards will take place on 25th September in Aviemore. The annual event brings together suppliers and SPAR retailers operating in the Scottish convenience sector. read more

After Brussels sprouts, raclette potatoes, leeks, and asparagus, it is now the turn of carrots to join the Minute range launched by Priméale in 2018. Given the popularity it has generated on the market, this range meets the needs of consumers. "Consumer research has shown that the French do not read more

Oxin Growers offers its members a diverse selection of both hard and soft fruits, as well as greenhouse and outdoor vegetables. Among the outdoor vegetables, broccoli and Brussels sprouts are the most important crops at the cooperative. Commercial Director Ruud den Boer provides an update on the situation. read more

How did the production of fruit and vegetable juices as well as frozen fruits and vegetables evolve in the three quarters of 2024? read more

"Prices in the Brussels sprouts market are at a good level this season," says André Noordhoek of Noordhoek Agro in Bleiswijk. "Although yields are slightly lower than usual, the prices are compensating for it. B-grade sprouts are selling for around eight cents, while A-grade is going for 65-70 cents." read more

In autumn, the Brussels sprouts season starts: However, the vegetable is not always equally popular – at least that's how it seems. This is also reflected in the per capita consumption figures and the data on cultivation areas in Switzerland. While in the years 2010, 2013, and 2018, only around 200 grams per person were consumed... read more

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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