Seasonal perishable products market update:
Sector | Vegetables
Spanish pepper exports recover, with Germany as the main destination
Robert Vogel, AGF Direct:
"Sales of small 'ham and cheese chicory' trays soar ahead of Christmas"
Morocco's pepper production drops due to cold temperatures and viral outbreaks
Azerbaijan increases tomato exports in 2024
Indore garlic farmers protest low prices amid Chinese imports
Israel’s carrot industry keeps a close eye on European storage
Behr AG celebrates its 130th birthday next year
Open-field vegetable cultivation on around 4,000 hectares
Riccardo Vurchio (Ortofrutticola Lamapaola) on the vegetable campaign
"The commercial situation on the Italian market is not as cheerful as in past years"
BLE week 50:
'Moroccan clementines gains popularity in Germany'
Himachal Pradesh faces severe drought, prompting shift to integrated farming strategies
Jeroen De Ridder (Jeroen Pompoen):
"Despite lower yields, pumpkins are storing exceptionally well this season"
Egypt focuses on preserving indigenous pumpkin varieties for food security
Farmers expand no-tillage garlic cultivation in Bangladesh despite rising costs
FAO launches new grant program in Lviv region
Miguel Martínez, manager of Champiñones Emar:
"Lower compost performance has forced many of us to expand our cultivation areas"
South Korea plans expansion of apple cultivation in Gangwon to combat climate change
Prices down, except for fresh fruit and vegetables, according to INSEE
Richard Marillo Núñez, of Servinca Export:
"The production of small mangoes in Peru has saturated the market and put downward pressure on prices"
Field days organised by Maraldi Sementi: watch the video!
News from research on rocket, lettuce, spinach, brassicas and lamb's lettuce
1.17 million euros in aid for Reunion producers
Peruvian garlic exports increased in November
"Fresh lettuce sales thrive in Curaçao"
AusVeg and AGIA form strategic alliance to strengthen advocacy for vegetable and garlic growers
Victoria confirms tomato potato psyllid presence, bolsters pest management efforts
Wholesale fruit and vegetable prices - Week 50
Strawberry prices jump a whopping 29% from week 49
Russia halts FMCG deflator index as inflation pressures rise, driven by vegetable prices
China-Laos railway boosts fresh vegetable exports from Yunnan’s Tonghai county
Rhineland-Palatinate:
"Despite higher prices, we have been able to increase our sales of lamb's lettuce"
The Bernardi company is also focusing on brassicas at this time of year
Now is the time for top-quality fennel
Reitzel: "A year of transition"
Unfavourable weather conditions Impact French gherkin campaign
Grupo Agroponiente increased its sales volume in its Granada centers in the summer season
Obeida Mansour
Cold in Morocco reduces pepper production
Marie Selosse, Endiverie Selosse
"We are looking for partners to roll out our Endive Box in supermarkets"
Botswana to gradually lift vegetable import restrictions starting immediately
UK Brussels sprouts grow 25% larger due to improved weather and new cultivars
New Zealand food prices fall 0.1% in November, with vegetables dropping and fruit rising
Holiday grocery ads highlight fruits, vegetables, and rising produce prices
Desalination plant paves the way for Berkane's comeback in global agribusiness
Artichoke supply comes on ahead of the holiday season
Arizona sees first ice on lettuce supply
MSU develops tech to tackle labor challenges in asparagus and blueberry farming
Biocaptur becomes certified as an input for organic production
"Light technology has given us tomato growers a hope against 'Tuta'"
European tomato prices at least 9% above 5-year average in November
Fresh tomato consumption stagnates, processed goods see growth
Fewer local tomatoes in European winters, more imports from Morocco
James Meers - G's Fresh
"Monday will be a big a day and it will continue for the rest of the week up to Christmas"
Kalettes and alternative vegetables gain popularity for Christmas menus in the UK
California and Florida vegetable producers face significant losses from extreme weather in 2024
New Zealand horticulture exports set to reach record $8 billion by 2025
Multivac unveils sustainable packaging solutions with reduced plastic use
Later start for Florida’s winter cabbage season
Elephant activity in Kalyanpur damages crops and alarms residents
Dithmarschen:
"After a brief slump, sales of Brussels sprouts are now picking up again"
Obeida Mansour,
Cold weather in Morocco cuts pepper yields
Vegetable sales banned in Ghana's western region amid cholera outbreak
Spicy trio of stuffed mushrooms launched at New York Produce Show
Agricola Marvic to promote broccoli as new partner of +Brócoli
"We currently export 100% of our production to Europe, but we would love to see that change"
CBP seizes 196 pounds of cocaine hidden in pepper shipment at Pharr Bridge
Botswana’s vice president criticizes vegetable import ban for raising food prices
Salad grower in Aruba encourages young people to set up their own cultivation projects
Listening to the chef
Canterbury crop manager combines engineering skills and leadership in agriculture
Substrates also sold in Portugal and Spain
Cardoncelli mushrooms: a surge in interest from growers and markets
Els van Herpen, ZON:
"When Spanish product prices were under pressure, scaling up supply was not advisable"
Michel Lesage of Lesage Champignons:
"Rising spikes in mushroom sales bring holiday rush"
Industry association sounds the alarm
"Swiss mushroom production declines slightly year on year"
Vegetable prices rise in Russia, cucumbers see highest increase
Early sweetcorn harvest in Gisborne delivers high-quality produce after challenging seasons
Fresh Del Monte and Newman’s Own launch salad kits supporting children in need
Measures to stabilize food prices and export the vegetable harvest were discussed In Kazakhstan
Spain imported €18 million worth of courgettes in the 2023/2024 season
BonHydroponics aims to produce 1.2 million heads of lettuce annually in the Antilles
Apple supply rises, persimmon drops, and prices shift in regional markets
Wholesale fruit and vegetable prices - week 49
Apple and pear prices see up to 39% changes amid market fluctuations
Suffolk tomato factory lights mistaken for northern lights
Jordi van den Bosch, Freeland:
“Stability and customization for Hokkaido, spring onions, and leeks”
Importers of Peruvian asparagus forecast favorable supply through January
"With the forecast drop in temperatures, we expect Dutch cucumber prices to improve rapidly"
"Supply of brassicas could be limited by excess moisture and the expected drop in temperatures"
Malaysian vegetable prices projected to surge 80% after severe flooding
Holiday produce ads surge with price shifts in fresh produce
Japan urges higher vegetable intake amid rising food costs and declining consumption
Harold Schuurmans, Westland Mushrooms:
"Truffles gaining popularity with a broader audience"
Green onion pricing back down following summer highs
Pasquale Bruno - Natura Ortaggi
Sales of broccoli, cauliflower and romanesco have picked up
Tindall Farms balances cauliflower challenges with community support
LeaderBrand sweet corn arrives early thanks to hot, dry spring in East Cape
Nelson Cordero Arévalo, from Comercializadora y Exportadora NCA:
"The price of Chilean garlic has improved significantly this year due to the global shortage of the product"
New festive tomato constellation blend ready for the holidays
New carrot crop arrives
Floods in Malaysia cause vegetable shortages and price hikes
Mayra beef tomato launched
Rodger Hobson - British Carrot Grower’s Association
"You can’t complain about cheap veg if it means people are buying more and eating better"
Christmas vegetable price cuts raise sustainability concerns for UK farmers
High eggplant prices persist in Bangladesh despite increased cultivation in Pabna
Florida agriculture rebounds after Hurricane Milton with strong winter crop outlook
Growth continues in greenhouse cucumber category
Take-and-bake doner kebab debuts with fresh lettuce, cabbage, onions, and tomatoes"
Osaka zookeeper accused of stealing animal food
Ukrainian white cabbage prices rise 11%, now 2.7 times higher than last year
Strong pricing on Florida corn post-hurricanes
Argentinian garlic to offer supply relief in North America
Alessandro Speranza
When aubergines exceed healthy expectations
Ukraine sees surge in potato imports amid poor harvest, market risks persist
Weekly produce trends:
Asparagus prices steady, 1,764 metric tons of grapes exported
Smog devastates Pakistan's agriculture, slashing kinnow exports by 35% and driving up prices
Pizza Hut introduces tomato wine
Demand strengthens for Ontario organic carrots following U.S. recall
Agreste
French cucumber campaign "marked by the vagaries of the weather"
Aris Meta, Manitaria Thessalias:
“Demand for mushrooms increases every single year”
Hamburg Wholesale Market:
"Fresh kale with a low stem percentage continues to be appreciated"
Iceless packaging revolutionizes broccoli transport, cutting costs and emissions
UK drug smuggling network worth £7bn dismantled, leaders hid drugs in onions, garlic, and ginger
Less than 20% in New Zealand meet vegetable intake guidelines
Agreste
TomatoFrench tomato production in recovery after a weak 2023 campaign
Consumer demand for dried mushrooms and mushroom powders is increasing
Angélique Aubry, Priméale France
"High expectations for our Minute carrots"
Wholesale fruit and vegetable prices - week 47
Apples rise 2% while conference pears drop 5% in weekly price comparison
Recalls issued for cucumbers, greens, and kale kits due to contamination risks
Ukraine adjusts vegetable imports as production recovers but remains below pre-2022 levels
Ghana spends $2 million weekly on onion imports amid rising challenges
4Earth Farms recalls vegetable medleys and carrots over E. coli contamination risk
Mariya Dermendzhieva - Triland
"We're adding lettuce from Egypt to our portfolio"
“We lost days, but not clients”
“Tomato exports will multiply as of December 15th”
Fire damages Monterey Mushrooms warehouse in Morgan Hill, cause under investigation
Lithuanian farmers expand exports amid European vegetable shortages
Thanksgiving leftovers and Christmas décor shift ad focus; weekly totals drop 32%
Premier Foods launches mechanized packhouse to boost Rwandan fruit exports
