Hungarian growers have a headache because of the cheap Polish cabbage

Published 2023년 11월 10일

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Cabbage is in season during autumn and winter and is a nutritious vegetable with high amounts of vitamins and minerals. However, domestic kale producers in Hungary are struggling due to increasing import pressure, which has led to lower purchase prices and difficulties in enforcing their interests against supermarket chains and processors. Market organization and greater cooperation, along with increased customer awareness, are needed to ensure that domestically produced cabbage can reach consumers and support the livelihoods of producers.
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Although most types of cabbage can be found in stores all year round, their real season begins in autumn, with the arrival of colder weather. Unfortunately, domestic kale producers are in a difficult situation due to the increasing import pressure. According to the National Chamber of Agriculture (NAK) and the Hungarian Vegetable and Fruit Association, FruitVeB, market organization and greater cooperation are needed in the sector, and customer awareness also needs to be increased. There is a real vitamin bomb lurking in the pantries, cabbages have many beneficial effects and are considered an important food in the European diet. They contain large amounts of vitamin C, folic acid, potassium, selenium, and fiber. In addition to their high iron and calcium content, they also contain vitamins A, B6, B12, D, E and K. They thereby contribute to the optimal functioning of the immune system, their role is essential in blood formation, they support the health of the eyes, and they play a ...
Source: AgroForum

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