Archive For February, 2018

Why is eggplant called “eggplant”?

The first ones that found their way to Europe were the ones with the white fruits. Later, the larger purple ones became more popular, but the name stuck. The name eggplant seems to date back to the British occupation of India,…

Spain: “Lettuce supply more stable than last year”

Although the supply of Spanish lettuce from the country’s main production areas was a little more limited between December and the first week of January, the situation has changed completely since the second and third week of January. “The demand…

Difficult season for broccoli

Against all expectations there is more than enough broccoli on the market, says a Dutch importer. A shortage of broccoli and other Spanish product was predicted due to the drought in the region, but nothing could be less true. “The…