Cucumbers

The sudden cold wave has caused a slowdown in production: this is the case for cucumbers, asparagus, and strawberries, with the latter's campaign in Basilicata coming to an end. The season is also coming to a close for broad beans, although demand for them is expected to increase. read more

Semillas Fitó has expanded its Dutch cucumber range with exclusive SmartQ genetics, introducing the Nairobi, Helsinki, and Abeto varieties. These new varieties have been well-received by producers and are enabling complete coverage of the cultivation cycle. The Nairobi cucumber, in particular, has been a standout variety from Semillas Fitó. read more

A market that is constantly evolving requires innovations. Every market is looking for specific characteristics that will enable them to achieve their maximum potential in terms of production and quality, in order to meet the needs of the entire supply chain. Rijk Zwaan focuses on breeding new traits into varieties to meet these requirements. read more

Semillas Fitó has once again fulfilled its commitment to offer new varieties year after year that improve the quality, productivity, and health of key crops in Almería and Granada, such as cucumber.

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Lithuanian vegetable farmers claim that Russian-grown cucumbers and tomatoes are entering Lithuania through Belarus and Poland with falsified origin documents. The country’s agriculture vice minister says EU restrictions could solve the problem. read more

The current week has seen a swift downturn in greenhouse cucumber prices in Ukraine, as reported by EastFruitproject analysts. The onset of warm weather across the country since mid-last week has significantly hastened the ripening of local greenhouse vegetables. Consequently, the sudden influx
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Whether potatoes, apples or cucumbers - under the motto "Come to the place of freshness", the new social media campaign presents the variety of fresh products at Aldi Nord in a humorous way, according to the discounter. Alexander Marcus is the interpreter of the song "ALDI Nord x Patata": A
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The mini-cucumber category continues to gain popularity as a result of increased healthy snacking trends and salad consumption. Recognizing these trends, Hazel Technologies has identified an opportunity to provide quality-conscious growers, retailers, as well as consumers, with a fresher and… read more

Dutch supermarket chain Jumbo has announced that all of the loose red peppers and cucumbers it sources from within the Netherlands will be sold without plastic packaging from now on. read more

The first cucumbers from Ukrainian greenhouse complexes hit the market from late February to mid-March. Prices for consumers are high, but for growers, they remain stable, signalling a promising outlook for the future. The first turnover of cucumbers will continue until June, contingent on
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In the greenhouse of Stanishivka, Zhytomyr region, reported a successful start to the cucumber season, with over 30 tons of produce expected throughout the season. The facility showcased its method of cultivating greenhouse cucumbers and shared insights into its distribution channels. The
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Costa has formally launched its Innovation Centre at the company’s glasshouse facility in Guyra, on the Northern Tablelands of New South Wales. read more

Tomato and cucumber producers in the Canary Islands have submitted a restructuring plan to the regional government to ensure the sector's viability. This plan involves exploring alternative crops such as papaya or pitahaya, according to a statement by the regional administration. The proposal was… read more

Tomato and cucumber producers in the Canary Islands have submitted a restructuring plan to the regional government to ensure the sector's viability. This plan involves exploring alternative crops such as papaya or pitahaya, according to a statement by the regional administration. The proposal was… read more

Recent weather patterns have cast a shadow over cucumber supplies from Ukraine’s greenhouse complexes, as noted by EastFruit. The persistent overcast skies have led to a dip in market availability, prompting producers to adjust their wholesale pricing upward. read more

All varieties of courgettes fetched 0.33 euros/kg to 0.15 euros/kg, long aubergines 0.45 euros/kg to 0.28 euros/kg and striped ones 0.50 euros/kg to 0.30 euros/kg. read more

The export figures show that Belgian cucumbers are also popular outside the country's borders. According to figures from GfK Belgium, which were compiled on behalf of Flanders' agricultural marketing agency VLAM, the consumption of cucumbers has increased by almost half compared to 15 years ago.
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Volumes of various seasonal vegetables are on the rise at Belgian cooperative BelOrta as spring conditions start to bed in. The cucumber season officially kicked off on 26 January, but only now are they reaching full availability. read more

At the Oscars, Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel decided to bring their own snacks, highlighting the unpredictability of award show catering. In a playful preparation, Biel packed cucumbers and other snacks in a ziplock, leaving no room for Timberlake's phone in her purse. Despite the Oscars
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