Cucumbers

Rijk Zwaan, a world leader in cucumber production, is celebrating its first centenary this year. Founded in 1924, the company began producing its first cucumber seeds as early as 1925, introducing the first variety to the market in 1937. read more

This week, Ukrainian vegetable prices have experienced significant hikes, especially for cucumbers and potatoes. Greenhouse cucumbers are now priced between $0.97-$1.45/kg, marking a 14% increase from the previous week. The rise in prices is a result of a reduced supply of both greenhouse and field-grown cucumbers, as demand remains high. read more

For consumers, this means fully stocked shelves and displays with a wide variety of fresh vegetables and fruits from the region, all at cheaper prices than last year. "Fresh vegetables, especially cucumbers, tomatoes, carrots, and" read more

The past week has brought a continuation of the decline in wholesale cucumber prices in Poland. How dynamic was this trend? What are the current prices of cucumbers in wholesale markets? read more

A slight increase in the median prices for unpackaged tomatoes and vine tomatoes in week 33 at VBT does not exceed the five-year average. The average prices of 51 euro cents per kilogram for unpackaged tomatoes and 47 euro cents per kilogram for vine tomatoes are still insufficient. read more

Moisture and viral diseases have affected the cucumber plants in recent weeks, reducing the available supply. By mid-month, the scarcity has worsened and prices have further increased significantly. In the current 35th week... read more

Obecność dominujących niemieckich ogórków oraz uzupełniających je holenderskich i belgijskich ogórków nadal zmniejszała się na rynku niemieckim. Według Federalnego Urzędu Rolnictwa i Żywienia (BLE), napięta niedobór podaży spowodowany krótszymi dniami oraz stratami w produkcji z powodu chorób się zaostrzył. W Berlinie kampanie reklamowe dotyczące żywności. read more

Níelsson, purchasing manager at Bananar, the largest fresh produce importer on the island, said, "We have noticed a surge in cucumber sales. The prices have remained the same." read more

There is still very few cucumbers on the Polish market, both field-grown and greenhouse-grown. However, this week the supply of these vegetables has slightly improved, which is reflected in the changes in wholesale prices of these vegetables. read more

"You can tell there's a shortage of tomatoes in Israel when you order a falafel, shawarma, or kebab and notice that it's green instead of red. This indicates that it's now filled with cucumbers instead of tomatoes," said Gabriel Raccah, CEO of Nativ Business Consulting, a company that imports fruits and vegetables. read more

"Cucumbers are currently the biggest outlier in price," says Robert van Ooijen from Van Ooijen Groenten en Fruit, who buys daily in the mornings at the BelOrta, REO, and Hoogstraten auctions for clients in the Dutch market. "Even though the supply is not particularly low, cucumbers have been exceptionally high in price." read more

In Bulgaria, vegetable prices have increased by almost 15% in the last year, with domestic cucumbers currently priced at 4 leva per kilogram, making them the most expensive. read more

In Bulgaria, vegetable prices have increased by almost 15% over the past year, with domestic cucumbers currently priced at 4 leva per kilogram, making them the most expensive. Rosen Petrakiev, an experienced vegetable grower from Martin, attributes this price hike to the extreme heat negatively impacting... read more

Ukrainian greenhouse farms have once again increased cucumber prices this week, as reported by analysts from EastFruit. During the peak season, local producers are experiencing strong demand for greenhouse vegetables, while the supply remains limited. Key market players attribute this situation to read more

Wholesale prices of cucumbers in Poland are not giving up and remain at record highs. One could even speak of a supply crisis in the market for these vegetables. Are we facing imports in the middle of summer? read more

Ukrianian greenhouse company PAEK is expanding its operations by constructing additional greenhouses for cultivating cucumbers and tomatoes. The company plans to finish building 7 more greenhouses by the end of 2024. Yuri Kormyshkin, the owner of the agricultural holding, highlighted this expansion as a key development for the company. read more

The Zmiiv vegetable greenhouse complex in the Kharkiv region, which used to be the largest cucumber producer in Ukraine, has been forced to significantly change its operations as a result of the destruction caused by Russian missile attacks on its greenhouses. It is now growing root vegetables and berries in open fields. read more

The prices of cucumbers in Poland continue to rise. Where might this trend end? And what is still driving it? read more

The growers of these popular green vegetables will not consider this year's season successful. Bacteria and diseases that developed during the hot and humid summer days have ravaged a significant portion of the crop nationwide. Farmers emphasize that the weather conditions this summer are to blame for the... read more

The strong growth in peppers with 52,346 tonnes (+47%) and the high quantities of tomatoes with 42,880 tonnes (-2%) are striking despite the existing national supply. Significant increases are also recorded in cucumbers with 9,986 tonnes (+40%), garlic with 11,491 tonnes (+153%), and other vegetable products with 27,984 tonnes. read more