Artichokes

The post-holiday period continues to be a challenging time for fruit and vegetable markets. This is confirmed by Sebastiano Vendramin, a seller from the Lusia agricultural company, who operates at the Treviso market. "After the holidays, we see a clear decline in purchases, accentuated this year even read more

With the arrival of Christmas, the consumption and prices of artichokes tend to increase, especially if the year is marked by a reduction in the number of hectares planted due to prolonged heat and drought. "Our cultivation area is 30% less than last season. This year, about read more

Artichokes are among the great protagonists of the Christmas holidays, especially in some regions of Italy where they are an essential food for the festive days. In fact, this year the demand for artichokes continues to grow as Christmas approaches. read more

The clementine campaign continues with a certain stability and regularity. Most of the oranges are still of the blonde pulp variety, but the interest is in the Tarocco variety, which is not yet available in high quantities and with medium-small sizes. The artichoke market is lively with prices. read more

At what moment is the Artichoke Association of Spain?

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The chef of the restaurant El Xato (La Nucía), Cristina Figueira, who holds 1 Michelin Star, 1 Repsol Sun, and the National Hospitality Award 2023, has officially launched the campaign for the read more

The Summit Artichoke by Basf Nunhems, held in Foggia at the end of November 2024, represented an important opportunity to take stock of the current situation and future prospects of artichoke production and marketing in Italy. But not only that, also innovations were discussed. read more

A journey into the "planet" of artichokes, where industry experts provided an overview of the current market situation, interpreted consumer tastes and demands, and illustrated the efforts of the industry and research to meet an increasingly commercial demand. read more

The Regulatory Council of the Alcachofa de Benicarló Protected Designation of Origin is carrying out a research project aimed at obtaining virus-free Blanca de Tudela artichoke plants. This traditional variety in the region has seen a decrease in yield in recent years due to climate change. read more

Abundant supply of clementines in the markets. First batches of Sicilian Tarocco oranges. Higher prices for apple varieties like Envy, Stark Delicious and good presence of Fuji. Full production for black cabbage. Still low interest in artichokes. read more

Cristinia Figueira, chef of the El Xato restaurant in La Nucía, which holds a Michelin star, a Repsol Sun, and the National Hospitality Award in 2023, will be in charge of inaugurating the campaign. read more

Accumulated rainfall of up to 180 liters per square meter in the north of Castellón flooded agricultural and livestock farms. Some had already experienced rainfall in the previous weeks. Due to excessive moisture, artichoke fields are going to

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The most affected crops are vegetables, especially artichokes, as well as citrus fruits, mainly in varieties like Clemenules, which could lose between 15 and 20% of the harvest, both due to the direct impact of the storm and the effects of excess humidity.

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The Tudela artichoke season is currently in full swing. The production started a bit slowly due to cooler and rainier weather in September and October than usual; however, this cooler climate has helped the plants grow very well and kept potentially harmful pests at bay. read more

Obecny trend klimatyczny, połączony z ubiegłorocznymi niezwykle gorącymi i suchymi warunkami pogodowymi, stwarza wyzwania dla nowej kampanii zbiorów fioletowego karczocha z Brindisi. Ermanno Barletta z Biemme Srl, włoskiej firmy dostarczającej owoce i warzywa do włoskich sklepów spożywczych, zauważa że... read more

The DANA that hit Catalonia last week has left the farmers of the Parc Agrari del Baix Llobregat with almost total losses of their winter harvest, including essential crops such as artichokes, cabbage, cauliflower, calçots, and

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The artichoke season is starting to take its first steps in the main Italian growing areas, and in Puglia, the first seasonal product is also being marketed: the much-appreciated Brindisi violet artichoke. At IFN, we discuss the season's prospects with Mario Cavassa, director of Op. read more

The artichoke season has started, as well as the production of radicchio in Veneto, while the campaign for cabbage is in full swing. The quantities of Italian clementines of the Navelina variety are increasing, while the peak season for chestnuts has arrived. read more

For a few days now, the harvesting of one of the flagship products of the local fruit and vegetable industry in Sardinia has begun: the artichoke. And who better than Salvatore Lotta, the commercial director of Op Agricola Campidanese, can describe the feelings after the first harvests and what the prospects are for it. read more

Heavy rainfall this week on Sardinia has caused flooding, especially in the central and southern parts of the island: According to Terra e Vita, leafy greens such as lettuce and potatoes have been affected by the water masses, as well as the typical Sardinian artichokes. read more