Dutch spinach grower Corne Brören has paused harvesting due to wet, muddy fields and cold weather, delaying production by a week. This adverse weather has impacted spinach availability across the Netherlands and reduced imports due to excessive rain in other regions. Despite these challenges, growers remain hopeful because of spinach's short growth cycle. The Belgian-based Ardo factory expects a bountiful summer and dry autumn but anticipates a spinach shortage, with peas also affected. Spinach prices in Budapest and Debrecen have surged, reflecting the scarcity.