Sales of cone cabbage in Germany have increased by 50% over the past five years, while Dutch supermarkets saw an 18% increase in sales in the first eight months of 2023 compared to the previous year. According to market expert Wilko van den Berg, kale is the best-selling cabbage in Dutch supermarkets and is in high demand in the kitchen, as indicated by online searches for cooking methods and recipes. The Netherlands is the fifth-largest cabbage producer in the EU, supplying to Germany, Great Britain, and Spain.