The greenhouse sector in Kazakhstan is undergoing a transition from growing tomatoes to cucumbers, in response to evolving market demand and export trends. In 2025, the greenhouse acreage dedicated to tomatoes decreased by 5.8%, while the area used for cultivating cucumbers increased by 11.6%. This shift has had a significant impact on the total output. read more

From the end of January, the Greek cucumber season has also expanded to the mainland of the country, with the first region joining the harvest being Trifylia in the Peloponnese. At this moment, the yield is standing at high levels, but the marketing course is negative. Mr. Giorgos read more

Late summer rain and overcast weather are not very welcome to Polokwane vegetable farmer Francois Fourie, emerging from weeks of continuous rain culminating in severe flooding in Limpopo towards the end of January. So much rain did they have, he says, that their melons split en masse at the read more

The prices of fresh food in the United Kingdom may increase due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East impacting energy markets, freight routes, and input costs throughout the food supply chain. Imported fruits and vegetables such as grapes, tomatoes, cucumbers, and peppers may be particularly affected. read more

Obecnie globalny rynek ogórków kształtuje się w wyniku wyzwań produkcyjnych związanych z pogodą i sezonowych zmian podaży. Wcześniejsze ograniczenia w dostawach z Hiszpanii wspierały ceny w Europie, jednak wartości ostatnio się ustabilizowały wraz z poprawą wolumenów i wejściem na rynek produkcji z północnej Europy. read more

Cucumber prices in Belarus are currently influenced by market competition, according to Artur Karpovich, Minister of Antimonopoly Regulation and Trade, speaking on News.by. Karpovich said Belarusian cucumbers are currently sold at around 8 rubles per kilogram, while cucumbers from Russia are. read more

With the harvest of the first mini cucumbers in week 9, followed a week later by the first regular cucumbers, the starting signal was given for this year's season in Nuremberg's Knoblauchsland region. The gloomy winter weather in January and February slowed down crop growth accordingly. read more

Leafood is getting ready to launch a new product in the Baltic retail market: cucumber microgreens. In addition to a Super Trio Mix of sprouts and updated packaging, it will start being available on supermarket shelves in Lithuania in the upcoming weeks. The concept originated from a basic inquiry about taste. read more