We are excited to announce that Auchan Poland, one of the leading hypermarket chains in Central Europe, will be joining us at Fresh Market 2025! read more

Due to the initially cold nights and drought stress, the rhubarb crops did not grow as strongly as in other years, which is why prices remained high initially. In mid-May, much-needed rainfall finally reached the crops in some regions. However, the restrained... read more

Since the beginning of April, the Bong farm in Bergheim in the Rhineland has been busy harvesting. "We started with rhubarb, which we grow on a total of 22 hectares. The quality and yields have been good so far, thanks in part to our irrigation systems. We can't complain about marketing either. read more

Tatomir Farms in Leamington, Ontario, is currently actively harvesting rhubarb as the 2025 season progresses. Owner Dennis Tatomir mentioned, "We received a significant amount of rain, which greatly boosted the growth of the rhubarb." Harvesting has been underway for a week, and operations are anticipated to continue. read more

To mark the official start of the fresh vegetable season, Pfalzmarkt für Obst und Gemüse eG is once again presenting its complete spring range: in addition to strawberries, lettuce, leafy salads, kohlrabi, asparagus, rhubarb, etc., spring onions and radishes have been harvested since March. read more

The delivery of the first Swiss rhubarb on April 5 officially heralded the start of the new season in the canton of Thurgau. "Due to the weather, we are starting the new season about ten days later than last year. For now, however, we expect to harvest almost the same amount as last year. Even read more

On March 20, the first outdoor rhubarb of the season was harvested at Hof Nefzger. The family business, based in Sainbach, Bavaria, thus started the new campaign almost the same way as last year. "Quantities and qualities are good at the start of the season, thanks to optimal weather conditions." read more

At Bioland-Hof Frank, located east of Heilbronn, the new season is gearing up. "Jonagold and Fuji stored apples will likely be available until the end of May. Starting in April, we will officially kick off the new season with strawberries and rhubarb, followed by leafy greens. read more

The English are crazy about rhubarb: this is what can be learned from a press release by Tesco UK. In fact, this vegetable, once used only sparingly in the making of desserts, is now gaining more and more favor among British consumers, who are using it as an ingredient for. read more

Tesco has reported a record demand for rhubarb, with a 200 percent increase in sales during the so-called 'forced' season of January to March. read more

The cutting of rhubarb has already begun in the well-known Yorkshire Rhubarb Triangle. Robert Tomlinson from B Tomlinson & Sons started a few days earlier this year due to the mild weather. "The weather has been mild, but it has also been drier, which is making it easier than last year." read more

How did the production of fruit and vegetable juices as well as frozen fruits and vegetables evolve in the three quarters of 2024? read more

On September 18, 2024, at the Mazurkas Conference Center in Ożarów Mazowiecki, the Fresh Market 2024 took place – the largest B2B meeting in Poland and Central-Eastern Europe dedicated to the fresh fruits, vegetables, and flowers industry. The event brought together key producers, suppliers, and buyers from major retail chains in Poland and neighboring countries. read more

In spring, it was rhubarb, at the end of August reports of a shortage of salad cucumbers in Iceland circulated, and now there are reports from Spain about a dating trend involving pineapples. All three developments have their origin in social media, regardless of. read more

The 2024 rhubarb harvesting season is coming to an end. What were the prices of this vegetable in the second, August phase of the harvesting campaign? How can we preliminarily assess the ending rhubarb campaign? read more

Usually, the rhubarb harvesting season enters its second active phase in mid-August. However, this year, at least for now, this increased activity is not apparent. How are the prices of rhubarb being purchased for processing shaping up? read more

The rhubarb harvesting season is already past its peak in the first, spring phase. The second peak of interest in this vegetable usually occurs in August, but this year it may be accelerated. For now, in a slightly calmer period, there has been a slight reduction in rhubarb prices. However, this does not mean that it has become cheap. read more

Part of the rhubarb has already been removed from the programs of retail chains. As a result, the freely available quantity at German wholesale markets has increased minimally. By the middle of the 21st week, prices at German wholesale markets rose significantly, averaging 3.18 euros per kilogram. read more

As a diversification manager, Patrick Guivarch introduced rhubarb to SICA St Pol de Léon about 15 years ago. "My goal was to introduce new products, so I had to monitor the markets. I noticed that rhubarb was mainly coming from Germany at that time, so I thought it would be interesting. read more

As a diversification manager, Patrick Guivarch introduced rhubarb to SICA St Pol de Léon around 15 years ago. "My goal was to introduce new products, so I had to monitor market trends. At that time, I observed that rhubarb was primarily coming from Germany, so I thought it would be interesting." read more