Cucumbers

Greenhouse cucumbers, prices at origin further down

2024-03-06 00:00

According to Ismea data, in February 2024, the average price at origin of cucumbers in greenhouses was 0.66 euro/kg, 28.2% less than in January 2024 and 30.1% less than in February 2023. After an average price at origin of 0.64 euro/kg in October 2023, cucumbers in
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“Compared to last year, we now yield 1050kg of cucumbers and 626kg of tomatoes per m2 annually”

2024-03-05 00:00

"We have moved from an R&D stage into a full production scale since January 2023. It's been a crucial period for us, both technologically and economically. The completion of a Proof of Concept (POC) facility, spanning 300m2, marked a significant milestone for Grow-Tec, showcasing their ability
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"At the horticultural and business level, the switch to ToBRFV-resistant tomatoes is indispensable".

2024-03-05 00:00

In total, the Sippel company, located in Knoblauchsland in Nuremberg, Germany, produces grape and cherry tomatoes on 1.5 hectares and cucumbers on one hectare. Willi Sippel (right) now heads the vegetable growing company of the same name, now in its seventh generation.
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Europe's food autonomy depends on greenhouse cultivation

2024-03-04 00:00

"If southern Europe were a single country, it would be the world's leading exporter of aubergines and the second for products such as cucumbers and peppers,' begins with this lapidary statementJuan Carlos Pérez Mesa, professor at the University of Almería, in an interview for the programme
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'From both a horticultural and entrepreneurial perspective, the transition to HR tomatoes was indispensable for us'

2024-03-04 00:00

In week 8, the first mini and snake cucumbers were harvested in the glasshouse of Sippel company in Nuremberg's Knoblauchsland. "The gas prices have tripled in some cases, which led us to plant our crops a bit later. The same applies to our tomatoes, which we only planted in week 4 instead of
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"From a horticultural and business point of view, the switch to HR tomatoes was a must for us".

2024-03-04 00:00

In week 8, the first mini cucumbers and snake cucumbers could be harvested in the Sippel greenhouse in Nuremberg's Knoblauchsland. "Gas prices have tripled in some cases, which led us to plant a little later on our premises. The same
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"From a horticultural and business point of view, the switch to HR tomatoes was a must for us".

2024-03-04 00:00

Albania: Greenhouse farmers unite and set floor prices for new products

2024-02-29 00:00

A large group of farmers from the areas of Berat and Fier have recently united to obtain floor prices in negotiations with collectors and exporters. The agricultural season has begun to yield the first greenhouse crops and cucumbers are now being harvested, but the prices for the growers reached
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Which country garners the most value from its cucumber production: Spain, the Netherlands, Morocco, or Turkey?

2024-02-29 00:00

According to a comparison carried out by Hortoinfo using FAOSTAT data, the total value generated by the cucumbers produced in Spain significantly surpasses that of other countries. Compared to the Netherlands, the value is 83.96% higher. It is also 1.3% greater than that of Turkey, and an
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'The Netherlands buys cucumbers from Almería to fulfil contracts with retailers'

2024-02-29 00:00

In the Spanish province of Almeria, the winter harvest of cucumbers is coming to an end. "Throughout the region, from Guainos to Motril, the harvests are almost complete and after a short interval of a couple of weeks, the new plantations will be started," says Juan Manuel Andújar, of La
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Which country gets the highest value for its cucumber production: Spain, the Netherlands, Morocco or Turkey?

2024-02-28 00:00

According to a comparison carried out by Hortoinfo with data from FAOSTAT, the total value of cucumber produced in Spain significantly exceeds that of other countries. Compared to the Netherlands, the value is 83.96% higher, 1.3% higher than in Turkey and a staggering 4,005.84% higher than in Spain.
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Cucumber price slump halts in Belgium

2024-02-28 00:00

In week 8, with an average price of 43.7 eurocents for cucumbers, the auctions of the Federation of Belgian Horticultural Cooperatives (VBT) managed to halt the price drop of the previous weeks. However, the average price remained below the average of the previous weeks.
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The Netherlands enters market by purchasing cucumbers from Almería to fulfill retail contracts

2024-02-28 00:00

The winter cucumber harvest is coming to a close in the Spanish province of Almeria. "Across the region, from Guainos, one of the last towns in Almeria, to Motril, the harvests are nearly complete, and there will be a brief gap of a couple of weeks until the new plantings begin," says Juan
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Greenhouse farmers unite and set floor prices for new products

2024-02-27 00:00

BASF Nunhems achieves two important milestones in French cucumber

2024-02-27 00:00

After a long time, BASF Nunhems is expanding its French cucumber catalogue. And it has been worth the wait. On the one hand, the seed company is launching the first varieties of this type with resistance to CGMMV, Dronne and Clarice. On the other hand, it is also taking a qualitative leap forward with fruit for
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"The Netherlands enters the market by buying cucumber from Almeria to supply its own contracts with retailers".

2024-02-26 00:00

Harvesting in the winter cucumber plantations is coming to an end in Almeria. "In the whole area, from Guainos, one of the last villages in Almeria, to Motril, the harvests are almost finished and there will be a small gap of a couple of weeks until the harvesting starts.
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Interest in cucumbers on the German market has increased since 14 February

2024-02-23 00:00

Spanish cucumbers formed the basis of the range on the German markets. In addition, Dutch offerings were available. Belgian deliveries did not reach all markets, while Greek deliveries only reached Berlin. Trade started slowly,
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Coop shifts focus to Albania for fruit and vegetable imports

2024-02-23 00:00

In response to the unsustainable water usage in Spain, Coop is diversifying its fruit and vegetable imports by forging ties with Albanian producers. The Swiss retailer's head, Philipp Wyss, revealed plans to finalize contracts with Albania in the spring, aiming to enhance its assortment with
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'Better remuneration for producers and support for added value'

2024-02-23 00:00

Last week, Kultive started the traditional cucumber campaign, while the snack cucumber campaign started about 15 days ago. Volumes remain virtually unchanged, with 23,000 tonnes and 300 tonnes respectively planned for this year. Alexandre Picault,
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From Ash Wednesday, interest in cucumbers intensified

2024-02-22 00:00

Spanish cucumbers formed the foundation of the assortment. Additionally, Dutch offers were available. Belgian deliveries did not reach all markets, while Greek ones were exclusively found in Berlin. Business started off slowly, picking up pace from Ash Wednesday and by Thursday at the latest,
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