Cucumbers

The controlled environment agriculture (CEA) sector in the United States is expanding beyond leafy greens and herbs, with increasing interest in crops such as tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, and berries – but there are challenges that need to be addressed, says Suzanne Pruitt, event director. read more

Zespół EastFruit przedstawia kolejne aktualizacje rynkowe oparte na trendach obserwowanych na platformie handlowej EastFruit pod koniec lutego 2025 roku. read more

The modern horticultural business Höfler Gemüse GbR. in the heart of the Knoblauchland region harvests mini cucumbers all year round, in the low-light phases until well into March from lighted cultivation. "Since 2021, we have had lighting systems for our mini cucumbers (1.7 ha). Although the" read more

Ceny szklarniowych ogórków na ukraińskim rynku zaczęły stopniowo spadać, według analityków z projektu EastFruit.

The prices for greenhouse cucumbers on the Ukrainian market have started to gradually decrease, according to analysts from the EastFruit project. read more

The new screens consist of a blackout screen (lower wire bed) and an energy screen (upper wire bed). Already in the first weeks of cultivation, it became apparent that droplets were forming on the energy screen due to condensation and the dense structure of the screen. read more

This report offers a trend analysis of the volume and prices of Seasonal Perishable commodities. The volume data pertains to the current week, while the prices reflect open market sales by first handlers of products that are generally of good quality and condition unless specified otherwise. This analysis may encompass read more

Spanish cucumber deliveries surpassed Dutch ones. Belgian deliveries were also added, and in Munich, a few Greek deliveries were available as well. Overall availability was limited, with a notable decrease in the presence of Spanish loads due to them being allocated for retail promotions. read more

Thanks to the cooperation with the retail chain Edeka, selected sales points from Munich to Schleswig will be informed on digital displays. Anyone who puts fresh tomatoes, bell peppers, cucumbers, zucchinis, and eggplants in their shopping cart in February will learn some of the read more

For over three years, the family business Ruff-Häring GbR has focused on year-round cultivation of garden radishes. The vegetables are sold to food retail customers and through their own stand at the wholesale market throughout the year. read more

Germany is one of Europe's leading importers of fruits and vegetables. In 2023, Spain was its main supplier of lettuce, cucumber, citrus fruits, melons, watermelons, and stone fruits; the Netherlands was its main supplier of potatoes, tomatoes, carrots, grapes, bananas, and pineapples; and Italy was also a significant supplier. read more

The Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage in Sri Lanka celebrated its 50th anniversary with a fruit feast for its 68 elephants. The animals indulged in pineapples, bananas, melons, and cucumbers, while visitors were served milk rice and traditional sweets. Established in 1975, the orphanage has been successful in its mission. read more

Spanish horticultural export in 2024 reached 5.7 million tons, showing a 10% growth compared to the previous year, with a total value of 8.044 million euros (+2%). Peppers, cucumbers, and lettuce are the most

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