Sector | Vegetables
Grape tomatoes continue to outpace cherry tomato demand
South Carolina okra growers hit by leafhopper infestations
Sweden trials plant-based coating for cucumbers
Croatian team uncovers Roman shipwreck with fruit cargo
Ghanaian delegation visits Limpopo fruit farms
California fruit and vegetable sales top US$20 billion
South Africa blocks all Namibian fresh imports
Zoef Yilmaz: "Now is the time to move forward"
Yilmaz Radijs moves to new central processing site at ABC Westland
Stephan van Marrewijk, Vicasol:
"Greater confidence drives earlier tomato planting in Spain"
Philippines allows onion and carrot imports to ease prices
Pakistani floods damage onions, dates, and chilies
Two new flavors join salad kit portfolio
Estonian vegetable growers see crops withstand first frosts
Seasonal perishable products weekly update:
NA avocado prices down to $22 per carton
Georgia fall vegetable season about to start
Slovenia blocks Albanian peppers over pesticide residues
PNG mushroom supply at 10% of demand
German BLE week 39
'Presenta, Hauszwetschge, and various Top varieties played the leading role alongside Stanley'
Duhok exports 45,000 tons of produce in September
Helena Hartley - Rijk Zwaan
Increasing hydroponic production in South Africa
Embracing the domestic garlic industry
New season's high yields present challenges for Dutch vegetable wholesaler
"The celeriac market seems to be one of annual growth for us"
Giel Hermans, Hermans Suikermaïs: "No more PlanetProof label for us"
"Multiple retailer promotions mark strong Dutch sweetcorn season"
Spanish green asparagus season ends with positive results in terms of quality
Peruvian asparagus maintains a global presence
Morocco was its main supplier
Spain imported a record volume of cucumbers
Indian rains cut leafy vegetable supply and drive up prices
New carrot breeding collaboration targets disease resistance
Miguel Gómez, of the commercial department of Fenixfood:
"We differentiate ourselves by growing okra, diakatou, or garden eggs in Almeria"
Antonio Ávalos, Managing Director of Deilor:
"Likely overproduction of Iceberg lettuce in January and February"
iCsquared GmbH
Azerbaijan asparagus era: A new chapter in agriculture
Hanoi vegetable prices double after storm Bualoi
Brazil extends antidumping duty on Chinese garlic
Mauritius develops Black Rot resistant cauliflower variety
Ontario exotic mushroom production moves to become even more local
Coen Swager, TB&S:
"Processors value Violetti, and we hope retailers will follow"
Proexport
Murcian producers develop a Bio-network for pest monitoring and prediction
Lettuce supply chain seeks solution for aphid problems
Mozambique vegetable exports fall after post-election unrest
Wisconsin corn reaches dent stage as potato harvests advance
Iceberg lettuce aphid resistance highlighted in Twisk
Garly introduces peeled garlic to European retail
Veg-Land celebrates 50 years in produce
Tribelli seedless peppers and easyQs cucumbers launched
U.S. retail ads highlight apples, pears, and fall vegetables
USDA deregulates Bayer MON 95379 corn
Pascual Blanco commercial director of Hortamira:
"To be profitable, organic products need a minimum price difference of 35%"
UK broccoli and potato trials test low carbon methods
Ontario production of specialty pumpkins grows
Vietnamese winter vegetable crops under flood pressure
Tanzanian growers celebrate new export opportunities
Another innovation from Vivo: Hydroponically grown saffron
Sprout production resumes with an eye on autumn demand
Paul Hussey - Donnelly Fresh Produce:
"Yields are typically in line with expectations, though weather is a key factor"
Mexican share grows in U.S. horticultural imports
Enya Vermuë, Agrivaloire
"You can see very clearly how the leek is planted"
New broccoli hybrid NorthStar developed through collabaration
Seasonal perishable products weekly update:
Mexican avocados steady while Peruvuan asparagus movement declines
Kees Jansen, Teelt-en verpakkingsbedrijf Gebroeders Jansen:
"Most autumn demand for leeks now comes from southern Europe"
Gansu highlands harvest baby cabbage under Qilian Mountains
Floods damage vegetable farms in Volta Region
Cameroon develops cassava hubs to cut wheat imports
Innovation by Bagioni Technology
Asparagus harvesting: A machine suitable for all situations
Israel Ros, financial director of Eurofruits Levante:
"Broccoli cultivation grows at the expense of artichoke and sweet potato decline in Murcia"
Brazil renews tariffs on garlic imports from China
Britsh Tomato Conference bigger than ever
Growth potential for British tomato production, but many challenges stand in the way
Federal court rules carrot grower discriminated against farmworkers with disabilities
Broccoli growers/shippers hope to end 2025 on a positive note
Ukraine salad and pepper harvests delayed by cold spring
Morocco cucumber exports to Spain exceed $20 million
Ukraine unveils world’s first red-and-black sweet corn Bordo
Corrie Bezuidenhout - South African Garlic Growers' Association
South African garlic growers address import challenges
French apple and vegetable exports expand in Asia
Sproomz CEO Maurice Koppen steps down after 27 years
Innovations for freshness and efficiency in packaging
Pieter de Ruiter (4Fruit Company) sees little momentum in the trade:
"Spanish fruit vegetables arrive in full loads, but struggle to find buyers"
Vietnamese vegetables show limited VietGAP certification
German BLE week 38:
'Peaches and nectarines from Spain predominated, with Turkish and French loads playing only a supplementary role'
Peru snow peas extend season in Europe
Oregon unions back boycott of Windmill Farms mushrooms
Mangoes and more in the spotlight in Anaheim
Netherlands field trials showcase new celery varieties
Azerbaijan increases lettuce imports by 25% while exports decline
Indian traders protest closure of Jai Kisan vegetable market
UK park displayed 700 handmade pumpkins
More than 100 vegetable varieties showcased at Dutch field trials
EU imports of chanterelles from Russia up 17% in July, Lithuania main buyer
Cameroonian plantain and pineapple outputs decline
Pakistani fruit and vegetable prices surge in Rawalpindi
Bangladesh starts sea exports of mangoes and vegetables
Enrico Bucchi, Director of Valfrutta Fresco:
"New things are coming regarding peppers, tomatoes, and yellow-fleshed watermelons"
Fermín Aldaz, sales and marketing director of Florette:
"Every day we put 750,000 salads on the market"
Kyrgyz cabbage exports down 3.3 times in Jan–Jul 2025
L'Ortolana has new projects in the pipeline
High-end products, strict standards, and Made in Italy to tackle foreign markets
"A world first"
Ecorobotix launches Ultra-High Precision (UHP) treatment for weed control
Ukraine to fund US$4.9 million vegetable storehouses
Georgia readies for corn harvest
Marco Bergman, Harvest House:
“Pepper season marked by high volumes and tight margins”
Poor pickle harvest creates challenges for Kesbeke
President of ASPEE Garlic, Vissa, on the garlic market conditions:
“We are negotiating supply programs that are expected to bring higher prices than free trade”
What were France's favorite fruits and vegetables this summer?
Expansion in Morocco for Den Berk Délice
FHF Fontellas:
"Our dream goal would be to open a new export channel"
Italy's Op Altamura ready for Madrid fair
"We want to strengthen the positioning of our baby leaf products in global markets"
Celebrating National Tomato Month
NZ asparagus season peaks with gut health benefit
Nigerian governors open Taraba State greenhouse farm
Aitor Sanzol, commercial director of The Real Food:
"Despite the uncertainty, we are still hoping to achieve better results than last year"
Greater volumes of Peruvian asparagus shipping
Japan to soon receive Mexican bell peppers
ANPCA expresses concern about the serious challenges faced by the Spanish garlic sector
ElbeFruit, specialist in sugar snaps and snow peas
"Solid sales forecasts and excellent availability"
Cyprus approves €1.5m aid for weather-hit farmers
José Miguel Castillo manager of Biotomate:
"Biodynamic farming will be the new organic"
Kyrgyzstan triples onion and garlic imports from Uzbekistan in 2025
U.S. retail ads hit 289,953 with seasonal overlap
Huercasa to showcase its new product category
Local hot pepper deals impacting pricing
New specialty mushroom line with sustainable packaging introduced
Kazakhstan faces export risks for potatoes and carrots due to certification delays
Fielies Kotzé – HAK Papayas
Papaya grower hoping for strong summer sales
Manuel Sánchez, manager of Tomafres:
"We are harvesting pink and beefsteak tomatoes with good flavor and sizes"
German BLE week 37
'Quiet tomato trade with predominantly falling prices'
Frank Sioen, Sioen Fresh Foods:
"With longer shelf life and sustainable growing, we are making a difference for retailers and consumers"
U.S. vegetable markets firm as fruit markets split
Seasonal perishable products weekly update:
U.S. avocado prices mixed as blueberry imports rise
Caroline Louwerse, Louwerse Wortelen:
"Positive outlook for carrot season, hopefully fewer quality issues than in recent years"
Producer Michael Schmidt on the cultivation and distribution of German green beans