Carrot

The Egyptian carrot season has begun with much lower volumes compared to last season, a decrease in production that is being linked to a drop in European demand over the past few seasons. Nevertheless, Egyptian exporters anticipate an improvement in demand from Europe this season. Mohamed Maatouk, the founder, read more

A shopper at HEB has recently noticed unusually large carrots on store shelves, sparking discussion on social media. "Has anyone had to buy carrots at HEB lately? Because what's going on?! They're huge, and they are the smallest ones I found." Source: Anali Martinez (Facebook) read more

Eksport marchwi z Egiptu do Unii Europejskiej znacząco wzrósł w zaledwie kilka lat, z 4 000 ton w 2020 roku do 19 000 ton w 2023 roku, czyniąc Egipt trzecim największym dostawcą marchwi do Unii Europejskiej. Ten gwałtowny wzrost importu marchwi do Europy może być przypisany... read more

Dutchman Hanno Wonink has been living in the province of Cadiz, Spain since 1997. After engaging in cut flower cultivation for 12 years, supplying the Dutch flower auction, he transitioned to growing open-field vegetables. Since 2005, he has been in charge of procuring carrots for Dutch traders. read more

"There is a sense that carrots are approaching a turning point. 'There have been some supply issues when you consider the broader perspective,' says Mark Sato from Fortune Growers, a Mexican-based producer with packing partners in California and the East Coast. Regarding Canada, the country has concluded its season." read more

Miesiąc styczeń rozpoczął się bardzo spokojnie na rynku marchwi. "Zbieraliśmy aż do Wigilii, po czym zaczęło zamarzać. Wtedy wiele marchwi zostało umieszczonych w szklarniach lub przechowywanych pod daszkami, które później zostały sprzedane jako marchew ze stodoły obok kontraktowych ilości z chłodni" - mówi. read more

Dietary fiber concentrates derived from vegetables, particularly artichoke and carrot, have significant prebiotic potential. They can enhance gut microbiota by increasing Bacteroidetes. These microorganisms ferment fiber and increase the production of short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs), which are important for... read more

BDA/Dorot Farm, a global exporter of fresh, sweet carrots, will launch its new campaign, "Eat Carrots Live Better", at Fruit Logistica 2026 in Berlin. The campaign emphasizes the company's ongoing dedication to promoting healthier eating habits with top-quality, nutritious carrots. read more

In 2025, Ukraine imported $102.4 million worth of "borscht set" vegetables, including carrots, beets, cabbage, and onions, up 85% compared to 2024. According to the State Customs Service, onion imports rose 3.2% to 23,160 tonnes, with the value increasing by 18.1% to $29.71 million (≈ €7.3 million). read more

As part of its strategic repositioning, vanRijsingengreen has decided to stop its subsidiary vanRijsingencarrotconcepts' fresh carrot market activities. TopFresh will assume all customer commitments and obligations of vanRijsingencarrotconcepts starting from January 18, 2026. read more

According to analysts from the EastFruit project, carrot prices are on the rise in the domestic market of Ukraine. Market participants have observed a decrease in the overall supply of root vegetables from local producers. read more

BDA/Dorot Farm has launched its new export season of fresh and sweet carrots for the North American market. The new crop includes the company's large jumbo carrots and packaged cello carrots, which are currently being shipped to retail chains, foodservice distributors, and fresh-cut processors throughout the United States and Canada. read more