Cabbages

"One ventures into the heart of the cabbage fields in Northern Italy, without having achieved the desired results so far," explains Matteo Torresan, owner of Gli Orti di Venezia in Tezze sul Brenta (Vicenza): "Last year, at the same time, there was a peak." read more

Shoprite has continued its initiative to keep cabbage prices affordable for consumers across South Africa, investing about R24 million (US$1.28 million) between June 2024 and July 2025 to subsidize the cost of one of the country's most widely consumed vegetables. The retailer maintained the price. read more

Ana Rita Matos, from the Portuguese fresh produce exporter Horticolas Casal d'Avo Lda (HCA), stated that the weather conditions in Portugal have affected the cabbage season. "This season has posed challenges for Portuguese cabbage growers due to unexpected frost and irregular weather conditions," she said. read more

With the change in weather, Pacbelimex's popular product range is also transitioning from summer to winter produce. Strawberries and red fruits are gradually disappearing, and products such as cabbage, leeks, celery, pumpkins, mushrooms, potatoes, and onions are taking their place. read more

On October 8, 2025, experts from academia, government, and the agri-food sector gathered for the closing event of the Success4BioActives project, titled Unlocking the Power of Bioactive Compounds. During the event, discussions centered around how vegetables like broccoli, leeks, and cabbage can play a role in promoting a healthier diet and food choices. read more

The prices of white cabbage in Ukraine have dropped this week due to an increase in market supply, as reported by analysts at EastFruit. Producers note that a significant portion of the current crop comprises mid-late varieties that are not ideal for prolonged storage, leading to a need to sell quickly. As of now, prices vary... read more

As QS reports, based on information from the BVL, the existing authorization for the use of the plant protection product Proplant (active ingredient: Propamocarb) against downy mildew (Peronospora parasitica) on cabbage (white, red, pointed, and savoy cabbage) has been extended from October 2, 2025, to January 29, 2026. read more

This week, Ukraine has observed a decrease in white cabbage prices, as reported by analysts from the EastFruit project. Producers are attributing this trend to an oversupply in the market, with a significant portion of the available supply being mid-late varieties that are not suitable for long-term storage. read more