Cabbages
This year's cabbage harvest on the island of Fehmarn is now in the starting blocks. "We start the season in about two weeks and the yields here will probably be average to slightly below average. Because in summer it was drier than ever here, too. At the beginning of May we still had about 10 mm
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This plant can withstand even a few degrees of frost. Great for bouquets and the garden
2023-10-16 00:00
Ornamental cabbage is a plant that can perfectly withstand frosts of several degrees. It will do well as a garden decoration and as an addition to bouquets.
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"Due to the warm weather, sales are clearly lagging behind"
2023-10-12 00:00
Since the beginning of August, the family-owned company Dreyer AG, based in Bernese Seeland, has already been processing newly harvested white and red cabbage into sauerkraut. But the persistently high temperatures are having an impact on both regional cultivation and sales in the retail trade
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Many Dutch cabbage growers are currently harvesting for storage. "That means a more limited availability of hands for a while, but that's normal for the time of year. That shortage is, however, also a major point of attention in our sector," says Martin Bolhuis of Tuindersbelang, a brokerage
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Current cabbage prices in the market. The customer pays several times more than at the farmer's
2023-10-05 00:00
Current cabbage prices in the market are four or even five times higher than those of the farmer. The customer pays crores, there are references to horror receipts and the farmer receives a pittance for his hard work.
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Crokii, a new cabbage concept
2023-09-25 00:00
Not just any cabbage'. Crokii proposes itself as the differential alternative in the traditional cabbage market. And it does so thanks to the Japanese genetics of Takii's parent company, which gives it a crunchy texture, a freshness that "revitalises the senses" and a sweet taste that
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"We have strengthened our presence outside Murcia in areas with enough water to ensure the supply of vegetables"
2023-09-25 00:00
The broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage and artichoke summer campaign is coming to a close in Spain, and, shortly, the planting of seeds for the autumn and winter campaign will start in the southeast, a more export-oriented area (Europe's main producing area).
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Serbia sees y-o-y increase in the price of vegetables
2023-09-25 00:00
In the first half of the year, the average y-o-y growth in Serbian consumer prices was 15.3%. Products that had the biggest impact on the growth of total consumer prices included vegetables. The y-o-y increase in the price of vegetables (30.7%) was predominantly determined by the price of
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Now that the summer vacation is over in Belgium, bushel carrot demand is gradually increasing. That is according to Tom Desmet of Desmet Agro. The company is currently in the thick of that season but also grows potatoes, onions, leeks, and various cabbage varieties. "With the last few weeks' hot
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Positive developments in fruit and vegetable exports
2023-08-22 00:00
Fruit and vegetable exports in June 2023 amounted to 966,000 tonnes (+2%), worth 1,306 million euros (+9.4%).
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Despite the heat and drought, this year's cabbage and lettuce harvest on the Filderebene had started normally, he said. "In the cabbage sector there has been a little more loss of quantity and quality. The lettuce, on the other hand, has grown up well for the most part, as we have additionally
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Differences between lettuce and cabbage
2023-07-28 00:00
Lettuce, in turn, belongs to the species Lactuca sativa, so we are dealing with different types of vegetables. Cabbage can be incorporated into many recipes, offering a hearty but versatile flavour. Its sturdy leaves make it ideal for stuffing, while its crunchy texture can be used in many recipes.
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"Due to the wet spring, we had smaller calibres, in some cases by ten to 15 percent"
2023-07-11 00:00
The outdoor season for lettuces and cabbage vegetables in the Krefeld area started one week later than last year. "Due to the heavy rainfall in March, the vegetable plants could not always be planted under optimal conditions. The result was a 15-20 percent poorer harvest and smaller calibres,
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Household consumption of fresh fruit and vegetables is expected to fall by 12-13.5% in 2022.
2023-07-07 00:00
In vegetables, the group of fruits and flowers, which includes the most popular ones, such as tomatoes, cucumbers and cabbages, fell by 14%. In fruit, the most consumed are citrus fruits, with a fall of 8%.
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Kazakhstan has seen a 10.5 thousand hectare increase in the area of vegetable crops over the past three years, reaching 173.5 thousand hectares this year. This growth can be attributed to modern breeding methods and new agricultural technologies that have led to higher average yields.
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"Prices of around a euro/kg for white cabbage are fairly unusual"
2023-07-05 00:00
In early July, white cabbage is selling for almost €1/kg. That is unusual, says Martin Bolhuis of the Dutch brokerage Tuindersbelang which organizes central sales for some 60 cabbage growers. "Red cabbage is going for €0.90. Generally, a fairly unique market situation," he says.
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Early vegetable harvesting began in the northern Astrakhan region
2023-07-04 00:00
Selective harvest of early vegetables has begun in the farms of Chernoyarsky district in Astrakhan region. On an area of 130 hectares, white cabbage, carrots, and beets are grown. The peppers have already ripened, and the onions will be ready soon. The produce is sold through retail networks.
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Sormac expands its delivery programme with Felcon machines
2023-07-04 00:00
Felcon B.V., formerly known as Feltracon B.V., has been developing machines for vegetable and fruit processing for many years.
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'Soil cultivation well thought out is the key'
2023-06-28 00:00
This year's harvest of summer crops in the Dithmarschen region is now gradually gaining momentum, as Hannes Nagel of the eponymous vegetable growing and trading company tells us. "Broccoli and pointed cabbage are already being harvested, and by the end of the week we will also deliver the first
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“We rent our land in Portugal to farmers facing irrigation or production difficulties”
2023-06-27 00:00
In order to offer its clients fresh produce such as carrots, cabbage and leeks every month of the year, Fermes Larrère has relied since 2017 on production from their BVLH farm in Portugal's Alentejo region, 40 minutes south of Lisbon. The farm covers 500 irrigated hectares, half of which are
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