Cucumbers

W tym tygodniu ceny szklarniowych ogórków na Ukrainie wzrosły z powodu silnego popytu ze strony detalicznych i hurtowych sprzedawców, połączonego z ograniczoną lokalną podażą. Producenci informują, że zbiory w kompleksach szklarniowych były małe i nieregularne, głównie z powodu czynników sezonowych. W rezultacie, read more

The production of cucumbers, tomatoes, and peppers in the main greenhouse-growing region of Ierapetra, in Crete, is currently at its peak. Growers have successfully overcome the initial challenges posed by poor water quality, which was characterized by high salinity levels. Many growers experienced root-related issues, such as softening, read more

Analysts from the EastFruit project have reported that this week, the prices for greenhouse cucumbers in Ukraine have increased. read more

Sunripe Farms, located in the Kigali region of Rwanda, manages 30 hectares of cultivated land, which includes 2 hectares covered by 24 greenhouse units. The company is certified under HACCP and GLOBALG.A.P. standards. Its production consists of cucumbers, tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, sweet peppers, and French beans. read more

Spain has started the year under the impact of a new spell of weather instability, bringing persistent rainfall, unusually low temperatures along the Mediterranean coast, and occasional snowfall at low elevations. This latest weather front is reaching the Andalusian coast just days after the. read more

Once mainly recognized for citrus and bananas, the de Groot Fresh Group has significantly expanded in recent years. By collaborating closely with European growers and acquiring Gebroeders van Aarle, the company now provides a wide range of vegetables throughout the year, including cucumbers and cauliflower. read more

For several weeks now, Spanish fruit and vegetables have been available for auction at ZON, but the supply of Spanish cucumbers in particular remains extremely limited. "Usually, by week 48, we would have a full supply of Spanish cucumbers, but this year it has been a challenge to even secure a few pallets." read more

Tomatoes are currently under pressure, while cucumbers are experiencing a significant price spike. This is the current situation for greenhouse crops at BelOrta. "During the winter period, we focus on growing tomatoes and cucumbers. Although tomatoes are facing pressure, cucumbers are still performing well." read more

The presence of pickled gherkins imported from India in Polish supermarkets has sparked a debate within the fresh produce industry. Consumer feedback and social media posts questioning why cucumbers are being imported from a faraway location have led the industry to reevaluate the situation. read more

The prices of cucumbers have increased significantly over the past week. By the end of week 49, auctions organized by the Association of Belgian Horticultural Cooperatives, VBT, reported an average price of over €1.27 per cucumber. This is an unprecedented level, matching the record previously set in week. read more

The movement of avocados, blueberries, cucumbers, bell peppers, strawberries, and tomatoes continues to shift across US ports of entry, with trading activity and pricing varying by region and product. Below is a condensed overview of current trends. Avocado movement from Mexico through Texas crossings is read more

Carrefour responds to rumors: "We are staying in Belgium"

Carrefour management has confirmed that the company will continue to operate in Belgium, emphasizing that they have successfully turned around their business in the country. Despite this assurance, the unions have raised serious concerns.

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According to the latest forecasts (November 1st), French cucumber production is estimated to reach 187,800 tons for the 2025 season, which is 17,000 tons more than in 2024. Prices have been decreasing since September. Yields are higher compared to the previous year. The national acreage for the 2025 campaign is... read more

The import volumes of tomatoes and cucumbers in Ukraine increased from January to October 2025, as reported by the State Customs Service. Tomato imports saw a 4.3% rise to 81,820 tons, while cucumber imports grew by 13.6% to 109,560 tons compared to the same period in 2024. read more

Sezon ogórkowy 2025 przyniósł wyższe plony niż w ubiegłym roku, ale był geograficznie zróżnicowany w zależności od okresu i producenta. "Pierwsza część sezonu była bardzo pozytywna, z dynamicznym rynkiem i dobrymi wolumenami do czerwca" - wyjaśnia Alexandre Picault, dyrektor. read more