Netherlands: Many bell pepper order cancellations, cucumber prices should rise

Published 2021년 5월 26일

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The article provides an update on the sales of greenhouse vegetable markets in the Netherlands, highlighting the challenges faced due to weather conditions and COVID-19 prevention measures. The tomato market experienced a tough start but improved prices, while bell peppers had high and variable prices until week 18, followed by a drop due to oversupply. Cucumber prices were higher than in 2020 but are expected to stabilize, and aubergine prices were significantly lower than in the previous year. The market is struggling with high production and low consumer demand, with some countries cancelling orders. However, there are positive signs such as improved weather and the hospitality industry's reopening, which could lead to better pricing.

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Dutch greenhouse vegetable sales have faced several challenges. There was a shortage of light, cold weather, and COVID-19 prevention measures. Ton van Dalen is Oxin Growers' commercial director. Here, he provides an update. That's about the tomato, cucumber, bell pepper, and aubergine markets. "The bell pepper market has never been as bad for the time of year. Especially now, during this Pentecost week," he begins. Tomatoes: tough start for loose; TOVs off to a flying start"The start of the season was anything but easy for loose tomatoes. That's thanks to the snow and frost. It was also difficult price-wise. Nut, these gradually improved as the season wore on. Unfortunately, they're currently dropping sharply. It's cold (almost) all over Europe. So, it's not really tomato-eating weather. There's a lot of competition too, mainly from Tunisia and Morocco." "We hope the gradual reopening of, especially the British, hospitality catering and foodservice sectors will lead to better ...

Source: Hortidaily