Cucumbers

In Belgium, large greenhouse vegetable prices remained below the five-year average in week 6, too. A slight uptick in the median price for loose and vine tomatoes could not prevent that. Cucumber median prices even kept declining. read more

After collaborating with Anecoop since 2019, the company Ecoinver, based in the municipality of La Mojonera, in the Spanish province of Almeria, has become a full-fledged member of the cooperative group. Ecoinver started its journey in 2007, focusing on a differentiated supply. Thanks to unique
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Zucchiolo, the new vegetable product from Unica Fresh in Spain, has won this year’s Fruit Logistica Innovation Award. read more

At the start of the Spanish greenhouse vegetable season, Frutas Luna's Kees Havenaar predicted that this winter could be quite different, mainly due to many crops being planted late. read more

Dmitry Morkovkin, associate professor at Russia's Financial University, attributes the soaring prices of cucumbers and tomatoes, hitting 8.1 euros per kilogram, to Western sanctions disrupting import logistics and the high costs of Russian greenhouse production. read more

The prices of greenhouse cucumbers in Ukraine are rising again, as EastFruit analysts report. The market participants explain this trend by the growing demand for greenhouse cucumbers and the limited supply of this product. The second half of this week has seen a surge in the activity of
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According to the Department of Agriculture of the Lipetsk region of Russia, four greenhouse complexes harvested 13,200 tons of cucumbers, tomatoes, and lettuce in the first month of 2024, matching last year's level. read more

"It's absurd that these days, Dutch auctions sell oranges and other imported fruits. I can't wrap my head around it," says Gert Lukassen, patriarch of the Dutch company Lukassen AGF. He is concerned about developments in the fruit and vegetable world and finds offering imported products at
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Last week, the prices for cucumbers and loose tomatoes continued to drop. However, the average price of tomatoes on the vine showed a slight rebound, according to figures from the VBT. read more

Sakata has presented in San Agustín its latest addition to complete the Dutch cucumber catalogue for Almeria and the coast of Granada, Belako. A cucumber that 'resists the winter' thanks to its plant health, which guarantees that the crop will get through the winter season without difficulties.
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Australasian real estate fund manager Centuria Capital Group has acquired a A$21.5m greenhouse and glasshouse facility within the Adelaide Plains, South Australia, for its open-ended unlisted Centuria Agriculture Fund (CAF).  read more

Cucumbers growers all over the world are severely affected by diseases like the green mottle mosaic virus (CGMMV), the New Delhi virus and Fusarium, resulting in problems not only for growers, but also for retailers and consumers. “Cucumber varieties with resistances such as those offered by
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The biggest increases in price this week were Spring greens at +21%, Cauliflower at 24% and forced rhubarb at a whopping +56% increase on last week. The biggest decreases in price were seen in Pak Choi at -9% and cucumbers at -14% compared to last week. read more

A first collective agreement has been signed at Lufa Farms in Laval, Canada. The union group that organized the workers, reported that it took three years to draw up this first collective agreement. Drafting a first agreement is often a lengthy process. read more

The GearStation, Dutch company Gearbox's smart workstation, already evaluates tomatoes, cucumbers, bell peppers, grapes, and cut flowers like roses, gerberas, chrysanthemums, lilies, and tulips. Now, the 100% quality control of soft and stone fruits has been added. That includes strawberries,
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While the market for Dutch cucumbers is currently stable, key factors such as the weather and energy costs continue to have an impact on the business. read more

The struggles of the glasshouse sector – in the UK and indeed Europe – have been well documented by FPJ over the past few years. Soaring energy prices and insufficient retail prices have forced many growers out of business, probably never to return. read more

Metric is Sakata's new Dutch cucumber variety for autumn transplants. "Our variety incorporates a powerful package of resistances against different diseases and viruses, including powdery mildew, CGMMV, and the New Delhi virus. In addition, it's one of the shiniest fruits on the market," stated
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Carousels in the international limelight thanks to a New York Times article: 'Is it a melon or a cucumber? It is a cucumber-melon, and it is delicious'. The typical product of Apulia was discovered by Professor Jay Tracy, a teacher for the deaf with a passion for vegetable gardens,
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“It’s a busy time for our Mexican team and grower partners with large volumes of vegetables shipping daily from Rico Farms Facility in Rio Rico, AZ,” says Oscar Trujillo with Bridges Produce. The company is currently importing organic hard squash (Acorn, Butternut, Delicata, and Kabocha),
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