Mastronardi Produce® has announced the retail launch of SUNSET® Pop Its™ bite-sized cucumbers. The product was previously introduced at the International Fresh Produce Association Global Produce and Floral show last October. The cucumbers will hit stores in a newly redesigned carrier. read more

Cucumber prices are currently reaching record highs. Severe weather in southern Spain has almost completely halted supply from the country, leaving Belgian and Dutch traders facing an exceptional market situation. "Cucumber prices are reaching extremely high levels, the likes of which read more

Ceny warzyw uprawianych w szklarniach są obecnie bardzo wysokie. Notuje się rekordowe ceny od co najmniej ostatnich pięciu sezonów - zauważa EastFruit. read more

To close a gap in the market, a breeding idea was developed and is now rapidly becoming a retail success. Pop Its, the extra-small snack cucumbers created by Mastronardi Produce in partnership with seed company Harmoniz, are quickly selling out in their initial markets and are now preparing for broader distribution. read more

The prevalence of dominant Spanish cucumbers had improved in certain regions due to enhanced growing conditions, but it was still relatively limited. Consequently, the high ratings frequently remained unchanged. Nevertheless, in some areas, Spanish products were either undersized or their quality was lacking. read more

MyCubies is Rijk Zwaan's brand of mini snack cucumbers that will be showcased at Fruit Logistica 2026. They are extra crunchy thanks to their higher dry matter content compared to long English cucumbers. With a vivid flavor and texture, MyCubies offer an appealing, fresh, healthy, and delicious snack option. read more

Harmoniz has announced the official European debut of Popits, a one-bite snacking cucumber, at Fruit Logistica 2026. Popits has been nominated as a finalist for the prestigious Fruit Logistica Innovation Award and will be showcased at Harmoniz's dedicated booth. At just 4-5 cm long, Popits is the... read more

"Better prices, strong demand, and adequate supply are some of the positive aspects of the current Greek cucumber season," says Nick Nafpliotis, company director of fresh produce exporter Greek & Fresh. "The Greek cucumber season began after mid-October, and so far it has been very successful." read more