Carrot

"The exports of carrots from the Veneto and Emilia-Romagna to northern and eastern Europe have recently concluded, and it is now time to evaluate the work done between mid-May and early July," reports Francesca Barbieri, product manager at Zanarini srl. "In terms of volumes, if we want to start with them, we... read more

This year, the sixth carrot season opening took place at the isi Ismaninger Feldgemüse farm near Munich (the Fruchthandel Magazin extensively reported on the company in issue 1-2/2024). The farm opened its doors on July 5, 2024, allowing visitors to participate in the festivities. read more

Carrot specialist Verduyn has recently constructed a new cutting-edge production facility in Wancourt (Pas-de-Calais). Emmanuel Schaffner, the sales director of Verduyn France, discusses the new plant, which is set to start operations in September. "All our products will be packaged in France." read more

Potatoes, zucchinis, carrots. This is the special ranking of the most mentioned vegetables on the web. Orogel compiled it, investigating how much and in what way they are talked about online, with a total of 16,000 conversations detected. The monitoring was conducted between April and June using the tool... read more

Who said that to succeed in the agricultural sector, one has to sacrifice the quality of one's working life? A shining example of a worker-friendly company is Natura Iblea, which in 2024 was again awarded the prestigious "Welfare Index Pmi". This is an annual ranking that measures the quality of... read more

Italy has been one of the key suppliers of fruits to European markets, including Poland, for years. The summer season brings a rich variety of fruits that are highly popular among consumers. read more

The prices of vegetables in Ukraine have dropped significantly due to market oversaturation. The high prices in 2022 prompted a substantial increase in vegetable cultivation in 2023, leading to overproduction and a subsequent decline in prices. Carrots and onions have seen a notable decrease in prices, while beets... read more

The new season carrot harvest has begun in some parts of England, and despite a damp spring that caused delays in planting, the crop is flourishing. "Norfolk and Suffolk have already started, here in Yorkshire we are about two weeks away," said Rodger Hobson, a carrot grower and Chairman of the British Carrot Growers Association. read more

Looking at what is happening in the Polish vegetable market, the price developments observed in the carrot segment were quite easy to predict. So, what are the current prices of domestic young carrots in large wholesale quantities? read more

The top carrot grower in Queensland, Kalfresh, is backing Health and Wellbeing Queensland's Pick of the Crop initiative, which promotes healthy eating in schools. The goal is to provide more opportunities for primary school children in Queensland to learn about and consume more vegetables and fruits. read more

Recurring rainfall and waterlogged soils are hindering harvest operations in many places, as reported by the Agricultural Chamber of Austria. Additionally, an increase in disease pressure in onion crops is also being noted due to the humid and warm weather conditions. read more

As of May 1st, 2024, the estimated French carrot production for the fresh market is 333,600 tons for the 2023-2024 campaign. This represents a 1% increase from 2023, but a 2% decrease from the 2018-2022 average. The 2023-2024 campaign was affected by heavy rainfall last winter. In April 2024, carrot prices were 6%... read more

The national cultivation areas for carrots for the fresh market for the 2023-2024 season are estimated at 9,998 hectares, representing a slight increase (+1%) compared to the previous season. In the southwest of the country, specifically in the Aquitaine region, 43% of French carrots are grown. read more

From making the right selection when shopping, to optimal storage at home, all the way to preparation - the film provides practical tips for sustainable handling using carrots as an example. From the leaf to the root, every part of the carrot can be used in cooking. And with a simple trick, the... read more

From choosing the right product while shopping to storing it at home properly and finally preparing it, the film provides practical tips for sustainable handling using carrots as an example. Everything from the leaves to the root can be used for cooking. And with a simple trick, the... read more

Sezon marchwi w Egipcie przebiega płynnie i przewidywane jest, że zakończy się później niż zwykle. Według Walida Sallama, Kierownika ds. Eksportu w Suez Canal Trade & Agricultural Development S.A.E, "To wspaniały sezon, z wysoką jakością i dużymi ilościami. Konkurencja była dla nas korzystna." read more

Inspectors from Rosselkhoznadzor have discovered violations in the import of vegetables and berries from Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan to Khakassia. In May 2024, specialists from Rosselkhoznadzor identified nine violations during an analysis of the FGIS "Argus-Phyto" data. read more

Polska zajmuje trzecie miejsce pod względem produkcji marchwi w Unii Europejskiej, ustępując Niemcom i Francji. Jednak w ostatnich latach obserwuje się spadek produkcji marchwi, głównie z powodu niedoborów wody. Istnieje zauważalna korelacja między znaczącym spadkiem produkcji a suszami. read more

On a larger area, winter onions are likely to have been planted again, while the area for summer onions is considered very stable, according to the Austrian Chamber of Agriculture. Despite the increased planting area, expectations for winter onions are expected to be met. read more

The warmer autumn and wetter winter in Israel have resulted in decreased carrot yields. Amir Porat, CEO of Gezer Shluhot, a major carrot grower and exporter in Israel, stated that as a result, the country is facing a shortage of carrots, leading to relatively low export volumes. read more