Cucumbers

Obecnie na Ukrainie obserwuje się trend zmniejszenia cen hurtowych ogórków szklarniowych, pomimo ograniczonej podaży od lokalnych producentów, zgodnie z analizami projektu EastFruit. Producenci sami twierdzą, że są zmuszeni do ustępstw cenowych ze względu na stosunkowo niski handel. read more

There has been a decrease in the UK's ability to produce glasshouse vegetables like cucumbers in recent years. However, how much potential do you see for increasing the UK's self-sufficiency in berries throughout the year? read more

The Ragusa-based company Op Platinum is among the pioneers in the Italian agricultural landscape in the cultivation of nickel-free certified vegetables. A project that, as explained by Salvatore Astuto, the company's sales manager, represents a successful bet, the result of commitment and vision. read more

Moldova's main fruit and vegetable exports to the UK include apples, plums, grapes, cherries, and various vegetables such as tomatoes, cucumbers, and peppers. read more

W addition to its well-known tomatoes, peppers, and cucumbers, the southern Spanish province of Almeria also supplies Europe with produce grown outdoors. At this time of the year, lettuce has a special value, especially after the culinary extravagances around the holidays. Despite the water read more

Since early December, tomato prices have been increasing from a low point (reaching up to EUR2.20/kg), but last week the VBT median prices dropped again (to EUR1.77/kg for loose tomatoes and EUR1.67/kg for vine tomatoes). Prices are currently slightly above the five-year average. As for cucumbers, the situation is different. read more

Villa Sandía, a campsite located in the Serranía de Ronda, Spain, offers its customers the unique experience of sleeping inside a watermelon or a cucumber. The campsite has eight watermelon cabins for two people each, and a dozen cucumber cabins for three people. These cabins are designed specifically for sleeping and do not have any additional amenities. read more

The winter season has arrived for FMB, the Flemish exporter specializing in Belgian greenhouse vegetables. This time of year typically signifies a slower period for the company. "Nevertheless, we can't complain about business this year. For instance, at the start of January, the supply of cucumbers is..." read more

The growers' organization FreshValley, located in the Dutch town of Sevenum, began producing the snack cucumber Quantario RZ in 2024, and it has already become a successful venture. Sales Manager Teun van Roosmalen is proud of the partnership with Rijk Zwaan. "Together, we can achieve even greater success." read more

At EARL Les Chambres, located in the Drôme department, the tomatoes, strawberries, cucumbers, and other produce previously grown in a 3,000m² greenhouse have been replaced by clementines, pomelos, oranges, and avocados. Anthony Oboussier, the head of the French company, discusses the reasons for this transition. read more

Nunhems, the horticultural seed brand of BASF, marks a major milestone with the presentation of Pantani, a Spanish cucumber variety with absence of star at the fruit.

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The growers' organization FreshValley, located in the Dutch town of Sevenum, began producing the snack cucumber Quantario RZ in 2024, and it has already become a success. Sales Manager Teun van Roosmalen is proud of the partnership with Rijk Zwaan. "Together, we can reach more and more European markets." read more

Kompany's first harvested cucumbers were sold at auction at ZON this week. Rob Linders of Linders Fruit & Vegetables placed the first bid, purchasing the first box for €50 per cucumber. With a total of 12 cucumbers in the box, the auction raised €600. This event is particularly significant because Kompany has... read more

The Assembly of Fruit, Vegetable, and Horticultural Regions (AREFLH) has announced the addition of two new members. AOP Europae, an Italian PDO, has joined the College of Producers, while SPPIOPO, the Polish association of greenhouse tomato and cucumber growers, has become part of the College of... read more

Analysts from the EastFruit project reported that the price increase for greenhouse cucumbers in the Ukrainian market continued this week. Several key factors contributed to this situation. The demand for greenhouse vegetables remained consistently high, while the supply of these products was limited. read more

In Cottenham, a truck carrying seven individuals hidden among cucumber containers was intercepted after one of the passengers made a distress call to the police on January 7. The vehicle was quickly located, uncovering six men and a woman who had been concealed inside for 18 hours. Following the incident, the... read more

In an effort to improve the quality and freshness of mini cucumbers, a group of growers and marketers contacted Hazel Technologies, a company specializing in extending the shelf life of fresh produce. "We are constantly looking for ways to enhance product quality through our technology and" read more

Many people have probably experienced eating cucumbers or other vegetable fruits and finding them bitter. Recently, even bitter fruits of the 'Scopatizzo' variety of carosello have been reported (the 'Scopatizzo' is a local variety of melon consumed immature, similar to a cucumber, and well known in). read more

Po wprowadzeniu monitora miękkich owoców i pomidorów, platforma crowdsourcingowa Roamler rozszerzyła swoją ofertę w zeszłym roku o trzeci cotygodniowy monitor danych: Monitor Warzyw i Owoców. Subskrybenci otrzymują teraz co tydzień aktualne informacje o dostępności na półkach papryki, ogórków, bakłażanów i cukinii.

After introducing the soft fruit and tomato monitor, the crowdsourcing platform Roamler expanded its offering last year with a third weekly data monitor: the Fruit and Vegetable Monitor. Subscribers now receive weekly, up-to-date shelf information on peppers, cucumbers, aubergines, and courgettes. read more

The EastFruit team provides detailed analyses of the fruit and vegetable market from the previous week in Eastern Europe, Central Asia, and the Middle East. These analyses are based on the offers and bids on the largest regional EF trade platform, which has 26,000 participants from 50 countries worldwide. read more