Cucumbers

Sunripe Farms, located in the Kigali region of Rwanda, manages 30 hectares of cultivated land, which includes 2 hectares covered by 24 greenhouse units. The company is certified under HACCP and GLOBALG.A.P. standards. Its production consists of cucumbers, tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, sweet peppers, and French beans. read more

Spain has started the year under the impact of a new spell of weather instability, bringing persistent rainfall, unusually low temperatures along the Mediterranean coast, and occasional snowfall at low elevations. This latest weather front is reaching the Andalusian coast just days after the. read more

Once mainly recognized for citrus and bananas, the de Groot Fresh Group has significantly expanded in recent years. By collaborating closely with European growers and acquiring Gebroeders van Aarle, the company now provides a wide range of vegetables throughout the year, including cucumbers and cauliflower. read more

For several weeks now, Spanish fruit and vegetables have been available for auction at ZON, but the supply of Spanish cucumbers in particular remains extremely limited. "Usually, by week 48, we would have a full supply of Spanish cucumbers, but this year it has been a challenge to even secure a few pallets." read more

Tomatoes are currently under pressure, while cucumbers are experiencing a significant price spike. This is the current situation for greenhouse crops at BelOrta. "During the winter period, we focus on growing tomatoes and cucumbers. Although tomatoes are facing pressure, cucumbers are still performing well." read more

The presence of pickled gherkins imported from India in Polish supermarkets has sparked a debate within the fresh produce industry. Consumer feedback and social media posts questioning why cucumbers are being imported from a faraway location have led the industry to reevaluate the situation. read more

The prices of cucumbers have increased significantly over the past week. By the end of week 49, auctions organized by the Association of Belgian Horticultural Cooperatives, VBT, reported an average price of over €1.27 per cucumber. This is an unprecedented level, matching the record previously set in week. read more

The movement of avocados, blueberries, cucumbers, bell peppers, strawberries, and tomatoes continues to shift across US ports of entry, with trading activity and pricing varying by region and product. Below is a condensed overview of current trends. Avocado movement from Mexico through Texas crossings is read more

Carrefour responds to rumors: "We are staying in Belgium"

Carrefour management has confirmed that the company will continue to operate in Belgium, emphasizing that they have successfully turned around their business in the country. Despite this assurance, the unions have raised serious concerns.

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According to the latest forecasts (November 1st), French cucumber production is estimated to reach 187,800 tons for the 2025 season, which is 17,000 tons more than in 2024. Prices have been decreasing since September. Yields are higher compared to the previous year. The national acreage for the 2025 campaign is... read more

The import volumes of tomatoes and cucumbers in Ukraine increased from January to October 2025, as reported by the State Customs Service. Tomato imports saw a 4.3% rise to 81,820 tons, while cucumber imports grew by 13.6% to 109,560 tons compared to the same period in 2024. read more

Sezon ogórkowy 2025 przyniósł wyższe plony niż w ubiegłym roku, ale był geograficznie zróżnicowany w zależności od okresu i producenta. "Pierwsza część sezonu była bardzo pozytywna, z dynamicznym rynkiem i dobrymi wolumenami do czerwca" - wyjaśnia Alexandre Picault, dyrektor. read more

November is a crucial month for the cultivation of the long Cretan cucumber. "Cucumbers are the only crop our company is currently trading. They are currently the only greenhouse product in Crete that can be effectively exported. The harvest for the current crop started around October 15th, and will continue until... read more

The cucumber market in major producing regions is characterized by stable production, changing acreage, weather-related fluctuations, and ongoing price pressure. Each country faces its unique combination of supply, demand, and seasonal challenges. Italy, for example, reports stable cucumber production, but... read more

The cucumber campaign in Sicily is currently underway, with production expected to continue until June. The seasonal trend seems to be normal, and no specific issues have been encountered. Overall volumes are expected to be similar to previous years. read more

The province of Ontario has the largest concentration of greenhouse-grown cucumbers in all of North America. According to Richard Lee from the Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers, Ontario grows 1,177 acres of greenhouse cucumbers, which is equal to 71 percent of Canada's total greenhouse cucumber production of 1,700 acres. read more

AGF Monitor compares weekly price trends for various fruits and vegetables available online. Supermarktscanner.nl monitors the prices, with the price survey conducted at the end of each week. In the case of cucumbers, none of the surveyed supermarkets followed the price increase set by Albert Heijn and Jumbo. In fact, PLUS even lowered their prices. read more

The sezon 2024/2025 jest rekordowym okresem dla hiszpańskiego eksportu ogórków pod względem obrotu oraz wartości, według danych zebranych przez Hortoinfo od Estacom (Icex-Tax Agency) dla kodu TARIC 0707. Między 1 września 2024 r. a 31 sierpnia 2025 r. Hiszpania wyeksportowała 785,65 miliona kilogramów ogórków. Średnia read more

Jako że zbliża się termin 2030 r. UE na wycofanie jednorazowej plastikowej opakowalni, szwedzka firma technologiczna zajmująca się żywnością, Saveggy, testuje jadalną, roślinną alternatywę dla konwencjonalnej folii plastikowej do świeżych produktów spożywczych. Innowacja, wykonana z oleju rzepakowego i bezglutenowego oleju owsianego, ma na celu przedłużenie świeżości ogórka. read more

Dutch exports of tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, and aubergines have seen an increase in sales in Germany and the UK this year. This information is based on export figures (volume) from January to September 2025, as reported by GroentenFruit Huis. Two-thirds of the total Dutch exports have contributed to this growth. read more