Prices for the majority of fruit and vegetable products in Switzerland started to decline in November 2024, according to data from the BLW. Significant price drops were observed for items like carrots and apples, which are commonly purchased. read more

The British carrot season is transitioning from the old season crop to the new one this week in the north of England. "This week is a changeover week for us," said Rodger Hobson, grower and Chairman of the British Carrot Growers Association. "We are washing and packing some of the old crop this week." read more

As reported by the Austrian Chamber of Agriculture, there have been no price changes here. Most recently, cleaned and sorted produce in crates was being paid between 60 and 65 euros per 100 kg. To bridge the gap until the new harvest, early onions from Southern Europe are being used. read more

Green Guild Group, a vegetable grower in the Kyiv region of Ukraine, specializes in cultivating the "borscht set" of potatoes, carrots, beets, and onions. This enterprise faced severe disruptions when located near Antonov airport, a major conflict zone during the full-scale conflict in February 2022. read more

"This is undoubtedly the most abundant carrot harvest in recent years. By that, we mean in terms of production," said Giovanni and Michele Riontino, the brothers who run AgriDaniele in Zapponeta, a town in the province of Foggia in the Apulia region. "Unlike in the past, many more hectares are dedicated to carrot cultivation." read more

German bunched carrots are still a bit delicate, but beyond that they show themselves in their best form. Young, tender, crunchy, sweet, and the best part: Regional. Because bunched carrots are largely grown outside of supermarkets, for example at weekly markets or directly from the farm. read more