Cucumbers

There is a small fruit-vegetable from Puglia that is gaining attention well beyond regional boundaries: it is the "barattiere," registered in the PAT (Traditional Agricultural Product) registry, an immature melon that is still crunchy and slightly sweet, consumed like a cucumber but with its own unique characteristics. read more

Akorn Technology, a leader in natural coatings for fresh fruits and vegetables, has introduced an innovative solution for extending the shelf life of cucumbers sustainably - an edible coating that is poised to transform the packaging, distribution, sale, and consumption of cucumbers by replacing traditional methods. read more

Bryte, a member of Growers United and a producer of cucumbers and tomatoes, has expanded its operations to the UK by acquiring a stake in A&A Growers and partnering with Thanet Earth. A&A Growers, based at the Thanet Earth complex in the UK, specializes in the cultivation of cucumbers and tomatoes. Thanet Earth is... read more

The REO auction in Roeselare, West Flanders, is a one-stop shop for retail, restaurant, and hotel buyers, offering a wide variety of fresh fruits and vegetables - 82 different kinds, to be exact. Top products include tomatoes, cucumbers, salads, berries, and mushrooms. read more

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Yuksel Seeds is expanding its presence in the Chinese market with new projects developed in cooperation with distributors and retailers. As a significant step in its downstream strategy, Yuksel Seeds is excited to introduce its innovative cucumber variety, "Creamy Cucumber," which is now available for retail purchase. read more

On Thursday, May 22, in the area of Fondi (LT), during the Demo Days organized by Rijk Zwaan Italia, a greenhouse cucumber event took place, offering a significant opportunity for interaction among various agricultural sector operators. During the day, various presentations were given. read more

AGF Monitor compares weekly online price developments for various types of fruit and vegetables at six supermarkets: Albert Heijn, Jumbo, Plus, Dirk, Vomar, and Hoogvliet. Up to and including week 19, these included avocados, cauliflower, Galia melons, oranges, cucumbers, and vine tomatoes. read more

Giedo Mensinga, aged 34, has been interested in trading since he was young. He previously worked in the tire industry, which he left five years ago after selling his business. He then spent a few years abroad due to a non-compete agreement. His involvement in the fresh produce market started when he assisted a. read more

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Obecnie, tradycyjne rolnictwo jest uzupełniane przez coraz bardziej techniczne podejścia. Szczepienie, uprawa hydroponiczna i rolnictwo organiczne to niektóre z działań, które zostały wyznaczone lata temu i które zostały podjęte przez szkółki, które odgrywają fundamentalną rolę w tym procesie. read more

The assortment of cucumbers included options from Germany, the Netherlands, and Belgium. There were also Dutch, locally grown, and some Turkish shipments of mini cucumbers available. The Federal Office for Agriculture and Food (BLE) reported an increase in availability in both segments. Despite demand not being unfavorable, it typically did not match the pace of the market. read more

AGF Monitor compares weekly online price trends for various fruits and vegetables at six supermarkets: Albert Heijn, Jumbo, Plus, Dirk, Vomar, and Hoogvliet. Up to and including week 19, the monitored items included avocados, cauliflower, Galia melons, oranges, cucumbers, and vine tomatoes. Starting from week 20, the monitoring will continue with additional produce items. read more

The respective cultivation area covers 16,546 hectares. The harvest amount is 659,847 tons and increases by 7.9% within four years. In 2024, the largest share of the vegetable harvest is made up of pickling cucumbers, which belong to the fruit vegetables category. They record a harvest increase of 53.0%, reaching 156,765 tons. read more

Since the beginning of April, the Bong farm in Bergheim in the Rhineland has been busy harvesting. "We started with rhubarb, which we grow on a total of 22 hectares. The quality and yields have been good so far, thanks in part to our irrigation systems. We can't complain about marketing either. read more

Według danych FAOSTAT przeanalizowanych przez Hortoinfo, w 2023 roku Turcja wyprzedziła Hiszpanię pod względem sprzedaży ogórków. W 2021 i 2022 roku, pomimo mniejszego zbioru, wartość sprzedaży hiszpańskich była wyższa. Wartości są wyrażone w dolarach amerykańskich i zostały przeliczone na euro dla ułatwienia porównań. W 2023 roku, read more

In the past ten years, there has been a growing trend of sourcing peppers, tomatoes, cucumbers, and other vegetables from outside of Europe, mainly from North Africa. However, Beluli Durim, managing director, emphasizes that there are closer alternatives to importing non-European vegetables, such as those from the Balkan region. read more

The numbers are clear: German households have a strong affinity for vegetables. In 2024, tomatoes led the way with 13.6 kg per household, followed by cucumbers (11.6 kg), carrots (9.8 kg), onions (8.4 kg), and peppers (7.7 kg). Three of these top crops are cultivated in greenhouses. With Germany's weather... read more

In advance, they planted the new raised beds with great enthusiasm and eagerness, with a colorful selection of herbs, fruits, and vegetables - including strawberries, tomatoes, mini cucumbers, lavender, edible flowers, salads, and more, according to the Landgard Foundation. read more

But prices have also continued to decline at auctions in the Benelux region and are stabilizing in the first half of the week. The supply quantities are still available, but not to the extent they were in April. There are always areas in plant rotation now. The supply is reaching read more