Artichokes

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The asparagus and broad bean campaigns are in full swing. Strawberry production continues at a brisk pace in Southern Italy, with a noticeable improvement in quality. Quantities of agretti are increasing. The quality of artichokes is very good thanks to the favorable climate in Southern Italy. read more

We are in the midst of artichoke season, but adverse weather conditions are slowing down trading in wholesale markets. In Bergamo, Federico Fapanni, a seller at Ortobergamo company, is photographing the current situation. read more

The heavy rainstorm of the past week has caused damage worth 13 million euros to the irrigated agriculture in Murcia, with over a thousand hectares of vegetables flooded, especially lettuce, broccoli, cauliflower, and artichoke.

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This week retailers focused on all things related to spring. Popular Lenten favorites such as cactus pads, mushrooms, and chayote were in demand, and lemons and limes were advertised alongside fish and seafood. Artichokes, leeks, strawberries, Swiss chard, asparagus, and green beans were also featured. read more

The artichoke harvest in Messinia, located in southern Greece, is currently in full swing. "We began harvesting in early February from 30 hectares of early farms. By employing proper cultivation techniques, we can yield approximately 60,000-70,000 artichokes per hectare from these farms. However, we are anticipating more." read more

With a production of almost 3 million plants per year, of which about 50% are artichokes, the Italian company Microplant, based in Cesena in the Emilia-Romagna region, needed to expand and improve its propagation laboratory. "It's been fully operational for a few weeks now," says Mauro Masini. read more

A recent study by the Institute of Agri-Food and Agro-environmental Research and Innovation (CIAGRO) at the Higher Polytechnic School of Miguel University

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We have entered the final phase of the artichoke campaign, which, as highlighted in the analyses of the Fruit and Vegetable Monitor, has proven to be disappointing. In the Hypermarket + Supermarket channel, volumes are declining: from October to January, there is a 10% decrease in volume and a 9% decrease in value. read more

The School Artichoke Olympics, organized by the Vega Baja Artichoke Association with the collaboration of the Almoradí City Council, combine sports, leisure, and knowledge activities.

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The artichoke season has not been very lively this year, but there have been improvements in the past few days, with some encouraging signs regarding consumption. "The combined effect of the one-month delay in production, the drop in yields, and the general reduction in Italian crops, together." read more

The first months of the year are historically challenging for wholesale markets, characterized by a decrease in demand after holiday expenses. The first weeks of February have also been no exception, with few exceptions such as strawberries and artichokes. read more

Full production for cabbage. Stable orange market with increased demand for Tarocco varieties. Declining phase for clementines. Decreasing quantities for Gold kiwis, with production coming to an end. Below-average demand for various productions, like artichokes. read more

Good sales for Tarocco oranges, for juice. Sales have started for Italian Hernandina clementines, in addition to Spanish Tango. Good demand for leeks, in the peak of the season; weak sales for artichokes, cauliflowers, and fennel this week. Low product availability for peppers. read more

The 'Ciutat d'Elx' Congress Center will host the twelfth edition of the Technical Conference on Artichoke Cultivation, which will take place on Wednesday, January 29th, starting at 9:00 am. This event, organized by the Station read more

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Kilka kolejnych nocy przymrozków na południowym wschodzie Hiszpanii, w regionie Levante, z temperaturami spadającymi nawet do -10 stopni w niektórych wnętrznych obszarach Murcji, spowodowało znaczący spadek produkcji karczochów. Karczochy ucierpiały na skutek przymrozków. "W tej chwili bardzo trudno znaleźć. read more

We are about to start the zero-residue artichoke campaign, the flagship of the Master Fruit company in Licata (Agrigento), which dedicates over 60 hectares of land to this crop. "With an appreciation that has been steadily growing year after year," as explained to us by the. read more

Full production for Tarocco oranges, the sale of late Sicilian tangerines has started, while the campaign for clementines is nearing its end. There is a strong demand for lettuce, with a good level also for turnip tops; artichokes, however, are below par. read more

The Spanish artichoke season is proving to be challenging, as has been the trend in recent years. Prices are strong and artichoke sales are going well, "but production volumes, which are closely tied to field and labor costs, are decreasing, causing the market to gradually consolidate into fewer hands. read more