Cucumbers

Wholesale markets in Poland report a significant price disparity between field-grown and greenhouse cucumbers in early July, with strong buyer demand for the first lots of domestic field cucumbers. read more

Cucumber prices in Poland show strong divergence, with field-grown types reaching up to €1.6/kg and greenhouse types dropping to €0.4/kg at Bronisze in early July 2026 amid increased supply and revived buyer demand. read more

Dutch mini-cucumber prices stabilised after a slow start caused by extended Spanish supply and weak demand, while standard cucumber prices surged in recent weeks. read more

In 2026, the cultivated area for field cucumbers in Poland increased for the first time in several years, reaching 5,439 ha according to official data, with production concentrated in Mazowieckie, Świętokrzyskie and Łódzkie voivodships. read more

A price crisis has quickly returned to the Polish cucumber market. read more

Wholesale cucumber prices in Poland are under strong pressure due to high supply and heat, with wide price gaps between greenhouse and field-grown produce. The area under cultivation increased in 2026 after several years of decline. read more

Wholesale cucumber prices in Poland have fallen sharply in late June due to high supply and intense heat, with the lowest rates for greenhouse types at the Bronisze market. Field-grown cucumbers remain in high demand and command significantly higher prices. read more

Wholesale cucumber prices in Poland have fallen sharply in late June, with significant oversupply and high temperatures driving rapid declines, especially for greenhouse produce. read more

This week, analysts from the EastFruit project have observed a significant decrease in wholesale prices for greenhouse cucumbers in the Ukrainian market. The latest drop in prices is attributed to a rise in the supply of cucumbers from summer greenhouses, particularly from the southern and western regions. read more

Moroccan production of cucumbers and gherkins reached a record level of 75,729 tons in 2024, according to FAO figures. This increase comes despite a reduction in harvested area, from 1,885 hectares in 2023 to 1,739 hectares in 2024. Improved yields have made it possible to compensate for this. read more

This wiosna, rynek europejskich szklarni jest wyjątkowo zmienny, z okresami braków i nadmiaru towarów szybko następujących po sobie. Rynek ogórków jest szczególnie niestabilny. Ceny sięgnęły zenitu w lutym, a następnie nadeszła wyraźna faza presji, nawet z cenami na najniższym poziomie na początku. read more

The range of options available in the restaurant industry has grown significantly in the last two decades. In addition to common ingredients like onions, cucumbers, and button mushrooms, chefs now have access to a diverse selection of fresh herbs in various varieties and packaging sizes. read more

An analysis of the trading platforms in the region for week 23 of 2026. read more

What lies behind the successes in world tennis? What are the secrets of athletes around the world? We do not know for certain. However, surely, behind Jannik Sinner there are pickles. read more

This week, analysts from the EastFruit project are reporting a downward trend in greenhouse cucumber prices in the Ukrainian market. Experts attribute the recent price decline at the beginning of June to a typical seasonal trend caused by an increase in the supply of vegetables. read more

Mastronardi Produce®'s flagship SUNSET® brand has received seven Superior Taste Award certifications. The awards recognize the exceptional flavor of Campari® brand cocktail tomatoes, Angel Sweet® tomatoes, WOW® Dreamberry™ strawberries, Pop Its™ bite-sized cucumbers, Tomato Branch™ on-the-vine tomatoes. read more

Rosselkhoznadzor will temporarily restrict the import of fresh tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, green vegetables, and strawberries originating from and shipped through Armenia from May 30, 2026, until an appropriate mechanism is developed to ensure the safety of the shipped products. read more

Morocco's cucumber exports to Germany are continuing to grow during the 2025/26 season, as reported by EastFruit. Between July 2025 and March 2026, Germany imported 3,900 tons of Moroccan cucumbers valued at over €8 million (US$9.1 million). This volume represents a 10 percent increase. read more

Irish Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon has announced a €2 million (US$2.3 million) fuel support scheme for specialist fruit and vegetable growers. The scheme will benefit growers producing tomatoes, cucumbers, mushrooms, strawberries, and chillies, sectors identified by the Minister as in need of support. read more