Cabbages

In autumn 2025, cabbage prices in Bulgaria experienced a significant decrease due to overproduction. Farm-gate prices dropped to approximately 0.30 BGN/kg (€0.15/kg), which was about 0.15 BGN (€0.08) lower than production costs. Despite this, retail prices remained high at 1.29 BGN/kg (€0.65/kg), as reported by FreshPlaza. read more

In the autumn of 2025, cabbage prices in Bulgaria experienced a significant decline as a result of overproduction. Farm-gate prices plummeted to approximately 0.30 BGN/kg (€0.15/kg), which was about 0.15 BGN (€0.08) below production costs, while retail prices remained as high as 1.29 BGN/kg (€0.65/kg). The previous year, reduced yields due to drought...

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Północna Korea zwolniła kilku leśników po tym, jak dochodzenie rządowe ujawniło, że wykorzystywali szkółki drzew do uprawy warzyw takich jak kapusta, rzodkiewki i papryka chili dla własnego użytku. Inspektorzy odkryli również, że leśnicy zbierali orzechy piniowe z niedojrzałych drzew i sprzedawali je prywatnie.

The North Korea has dismissed several forest rangers after a government probe revealed they were using tree nurseries to grow vegetables like cabbage, radishes, and chili peppers for personal use. Inspectors also found rangers harvesting pine nuts from immature trees and selling them privately. read more

Farmers in Turkey's Pasinler Valley, located in the eastern Erzurum province, have completed their cabbage harvest with individual heads exceeding 50 kilograms. The crop was cultivated across 500 hectares, with growers reporting higher-than-expected yields this season, as reported by FreshPlaza. read more

Farmers in Turkey's Pasinler Valley, located in the eastern Erzurum province, have successfully completed their cabbage harvest, with individual heads weighing over 50 kilograms. The crop was grown on 500 hectares of land, and growers have reported better-than-anticipated yields this season. Producers credit the... read more

The cultivation of a wide variety of cabbage vegetables has a long tradition in Switzerland. Domestic production of white cabbage is the highest, at more than 8,000 tons, which in turn contributes to the high degree of self-sufficiency. In contrast, broccoli continues to be dependent on imports. read more

The vegetable export season is coming to a close for Veg-UK, which has been exporting cauliflower, broccoli, and Savoy cabbage since mid-September—starting much later than usual due to the extremely dry weather this summer. "The availability is now declining as we read more

The greenhouse vegetable market in Ukraine is expected to face another challenging winter due to unstable electricity supply and rising energy costs. According to Oleksandr Khorev, an agricultural market analyst, domestic production of tomatoes, cucumbers, leafy greens, and cabbage could drop significantly. read more

Between 1 and 15 October 2025, the wholesale agricultural market in Montenegro experienced significant price fluctuations, with a majority of vegetables witnessing a decrease in prices, as reported by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Water Management. Cabbage prices, in particular, plummeted by up to 60% compared to the previous period. read more

"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

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

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

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

North Macedonia is quietly but steadily building a strong position in the European market for fresh cabbage. The country has a rich tradition of vegetable production, benefiting from its favorable Mediterranean climate and fertile soils in the valleys of the Vardar and Strumica rivers. read more

In the past year, carrots and turnips (4,315.3 ha) came in second and third place, followed by onions for consumption (3,885.7 ha). read more

Dutch outdoor vegetable crops are enjoying good yields. "That is actually true for all products, but also for the competitors, so there is enough product on the market," says Coen Swager of TB&S. "For instance, we do notice some price pressure in red and white cabbage sales. For the most part, read more