Sector | Vegetables
Lawrence Ratshabedi – Lawmagrow Organics
“I just plant and believe”
Olivier Thomas, Ferme du Pont d'Achelles
"The French asparagus campaign is not over yet"
NZ growers support freshwater rule reforms
Yuksel Seeds launches:
"Creamy cucumber" concept launched through B2B partnership
Teboza celebrates 80th anniversary
"Green asparagus sales could overtake white variety within five years"
Sven Jordens, Gemex
"Belgium's specialties keep it distinctive on the German early markets"
Photo report of the 27th AECOC Fruit and Vegetable Congress in Valencia
Tomatoes, kiwis, oranges, and grapes are the fastest-growing organic crops in Greece
Profitability starts with knowing your numbers
“Some crops just don’t make financial sense”
German BLE week 21:
'Oversupply led to discounts'
Seasonal perishable products weekly update:
Avocado and blueberry prices steady as asparagus trade slows
Consumers are already enjoying the taste of Europe's first melons and watermelons
Significant decline in Brittany
French cauliflower production set to decline over 2024-2025 marketing year
Estonia's vegetable self-sufficiency declines
Washington's Skagit Valley welcomes ideal conditions for planting season
of course in Japan
The $16 tomato with a resume
Uganda reopens direct flights to UK for produce
Benjamin Hintz from OGS Südbaden GmbH:
"Exclusive cultivation of the Abate Fetel pear variety as a growth market"
New Jersey asparagus season begins strong
In Mexico, summer vegetable production under protective environment is getting underway
U.S. fresh vegetable availability drops 3% in 2024
The Coastal Companies recalls products for Salmonella risk
Egypt steps in as garlic supplier to the U.S.
Agrieuropa:
Italian mini watermelons are seeing a good market response
New crop varieties at Hort Connections 2025
Belarus to boost potato supply to Russia
Rougeline inaugurates double-walled, inflatable multi-chapel greenhouses
Ocean Mist Farms adds to sales team
Francisco Mora, deputy director of Agropaco:
"Sweet potato companies in Andalusia are closing down due to unfair competition from Egypt"
Sandeep Valodia - Iris Fresh
Berry exporter branches out into baby vegetables and exotic fruits
DA-2 targets garlic sector boost in Batanes
Daraa farmers halt harvests over low prices
Penny Reidy - South Australian Produce Market
Good tomato supply at local greengrocers and independent retailers
Robert Vogel, AGF Direct
"Slow start for broccoli, tough times for cauliflower, and a bleak outlook for iceberg lettuce"
Jordan expands fruit and vegetable exports
Ukrainian vegetable grower rebuilds after $15M loss
Green Crops and Giovanni Turrà collaborate in the leafy vegetable sector
"New life for agriculture in southern Italy"
Giovanni and Michele Riontino, from AgriDaniele (Italy):
"I haven't seen such a rich carrot harvest in a long time"
Paris Direkt on the start of the Balkan chanterelle season
"Encouraging demand from week 21"
Moroccan tomato growers convinced by biological control solutions
"For some, the 2025 season ends here"
Producers in the Tarn region are devastated by rain and hail
Quebec to double its production of greenhouse fruit and vegetables
China aids Pacific Island vegetable farming
Scherpenhuizen Beheer and Growers United seek joint control of Scherpenhuizen Spain
AGF Price Monitor week 21:
Tomatoes, blueberries, and mangoes on promotion
Bacteria and antibiotic resistance found on vegetables
Norfolk Healthy Produce partners with All Aussie Farmers to bring The Purple Tomato
Lettuce: Climate change and fewer crop protection products shift focus to resistance
New steamer product takes to spotlight at west coast show
Masato Fujisaki, Les Légumes de Masato
Asian vegetables grown in France
Spring frosts delay Ukraine's early harvests
Frost cuts Turkey's produce output, fuels inflation
U.S. processed vegetable trade hits record imports
Evan Braham - Braham Produce
“Demand has been good this year, but can be a bit up and down"
Cebu vegetable output drops 50% due to drought
Heavy rain damages 304 hectares of crops in Kolar
National Retail Report - Specialty Crops:
Memorial day boosts fresh produce ads and prices
"As it is going now, this gem grows bigger every year"
Westland Seeds prepares for a future without Wim Grootscholten
Sunden Farms focuses on building local supply chains
"‘Buy local for good’ is a call for regional self-sufficiency"
AVIS 2025 to showcase R&D for growers
Asparagus season finishes in California
The area is similar to last year, but almost 60% smaller than in 2023
Cordoba's garlic harvest begins with better product quality than in 2024
China and UAE launch smart farming hub in Abu Dhabi
Cucumber recall widens over salmonella outbreak
Stefano Lo Casto, owner and commercial director of Lo Casto Srl:
"We have spent over 30 years building reliable and lasting relationships between suppliers and customers"
Rijk Zwaan scales up with new snack pepper brand: "You must tell a story"
Wholesale fruit and vegetable prices UK:
Asparagus down 23%, strawberries up 4% in weekly price shift
UK broccoli harvest expected three weeks early
Ricardo Guerrero Tirado, of the finance department of Hermanos Guerrero
"Banks have more trust in agriculture, but restrictions on plant protection products could affect profitability"
Photo report: Morocco Tomato Conference
Poland increases checks as Russian cucumber imports rise
Mateo Ignacio, sales representative at Viveros La Sala:
"44 million grafted watermelon, tomato, cucumber, melon, and zucchini plants have allowed us to consolidate our position in the market"
Wholesaler Bani relocates to new premises in Enschede
"We see strong growth potential in Germany"
German BLE week 20:
'Deliveries of cucumbers and mini cucumbers increased'
Blueberry supply steady as California peppers hold firm
Nigel Clare - Peloton Produce
"If we don’t get the rain, then I suspect there will be a gap in production”
Koelhuis Dronten adds 4,000 m² mechanical cooling facility for arable crops
Pear storage facility expands its reach
Perishable products weekly update
Avocados steady, blueberries $15–38, cucumbers, peppers down
Sleeve technology for asparagus from ATS-Tanner AG
"Sleeves reduce material usage and enhance brand visibility"
Seedleaves unveils 5,000 sq ft vertical barn model
"Produce it where you consume it. That’s our mantra”
California pole-grown tomato program extended with sweet bell peppers
Theo Tielen, Fris-Co:
"The best start to Dutch iceberg lettuce season"
AGF Monitor week 20 - new products
Blueberries often on promotion, Dutch strawberries available online from week 15
Lars Berkhout, B-Four Agro:
"Celery is growing in popularity, with coloured lettuce also showing potential for growth"
Russian cucumber imports spark EU concerns
Kazakhstan reported vegetable price hike due to off-season supply shortages
Russia imports $9m in Chinese tomatoes
Drought impacts crops, strawberries ripen early
De Zeeuw Brothers adopt year-round automation
New sweet cherry tomato introduced
Martin Oudenes, My Roots & More:
"High prices allow for extended availability of Egyptian sweet potatoes"
Mariano Zapata, manager of Mercagrisa and president of Proexport:
"With half of the water, we'll also get half of the production, higher prices and reduced employment"
L'Orto di Mimì ships packages all over Europe
Watercress gains popularity in Italy
Turkey surpassed Spain in the value of cucumber production in 2023
Salmonella outbreak linked to cucumbers prompts recall
First Bimi Baby Broccoli shipment debuts in the Midwest
Michael Bong on the start of the harvest in the greenhouse
"Reducing vine tomato cultivation in favor of cucumbers and smaller tomatoes"
Frankenspross: Microgreens from the Nuremberg region
"We completely avoid nutrient-poor substrates and synthetic fertilizers"
Mexican peppers pressure domestic bell pepper pricing
New vegetable research station opens in Antalya
National Retail Report - Specialty Crops:
Weekly produce ads drop 3%, mixed fruit prices
Frost damage affects potato fields in Ukraine, but farmers hope for recovery
Organic grower Pieter Vandooren
"If the drought continues into harvest, we’ll face a serious problem"
EU rules cut Kenya's vegetable exports by 54.7%
Ciro Paolillo, of the specialist company of the same name
"After an atypical April, Campania's fennel is now making a difference"
Beluli Durim on the marketing potential of Balkan imports in Switzerland:
"Reducing the carbon footprint through sea freight from Durres to Ancona"
Prince de Bretagne
Breton producers determined to make artichokes appealing to young consumers
South Korea's kimchi imports reach record high
Uzbekistan boosts garlic exports by nearly 30% in 1Q 2025
HortNZ urges balanced freshwater rules for vegetable growers
Germany remains dependent on imports for greenhouse vegetables despite soaring demand
Babylon Micro-Farms brings fresh produce to Team USA’s training center
Colleroni (Italy)
Sicilian table grape season shows positive forecasts
Lindner Food looks back on a successful in-house exhibition at the Frischezentrum Frankfurt
"Our main aim was to showcase our ever-growing range of products"
PHOTO REPORT World Union of Wholesale Markets, Johannesburg
Hapus season ends early, pests hit UP mangoes
Società Agricola Guidi has outlined a forecast for apricots
Romagna kicks off peak artichoke harvest season
StoreField founder Martin Balaz:
“We wanted to bridge the gap between vertical farming and the everyday consumer experience"
Verdi raises $4.7M to expand smart irrigation technology
Encouraging interim results for the 2025 asparagus season:
"Supply and demand in balance"
Uzbekistan exports nearly 6,000 tons of tomatoes in Q1 2025
Bioceanic Corridor boosts Chile-Brazil agribusiness
Ciarciello Group made its debut at Macfrut with an innovative line
Packed unwashed range and a modern, ethical, and sustainable agricultural vision
Rafael López, manager of MABE:
"Despite the fire, this vegetable season has been good overall"
"The decline in sea freight prices boosts the competitiveness of Chinese onion exports"
Strong market on organic celery
