Artichokes

Sicilian Tarocco oranges are entering full swing and demand for leclementines is increasing. The cold weather causes an increase in prices for artichokes, lettuce, aubergines and courgettes. Production in trouble for Sicilian peppers. Decreasing quantities of Italian pears and
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The high prices of artichokes reported by various auctions in the Spanish province of Alicante reveal that the available supply remains limited at the moment. "Due to the persistent heat and lack of rainfall, the harvest has been significantly delayed, which is why the little that is available
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The Orto di Eleonora artichoke campaign, which aims to 'revitalise' this category also for export, is now in full swing. So much so that at Fruit Logistica it will present a new product, the Green Queen artichoke, with the aim above all of targeting France and Germany. We heard the
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The post-Christmas period and the still not cold temperatures mark the demand for various fruit and vegetable products. Starting with Tarocco oranges, whose pigmentation is not yet at its best. Demand for clementines and artichokes is also suboptimal. Still low is the availability of
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In addition to the disadvantages suffered by artichoke cultivation in the Vega Baja del Segura, such as drought, the effects of climate change and the drop in production, we must add another problem to this list of grievances: the thefts of artichokes that have taken place in the region in the last few years.
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The Sardinian artichoke season had already started this year under very good auspices (click here to read more) and the increasingly low temperatures gave a real boost to both production and demand. read more

According to EastFruit, Egypt remains the leading supplier of imported artichokes in Italy, both in fresh and frozen form. The amount of Egyptian artichokes that enter the Italian market varies from 9 to 15 thousand tons per season (roughly from July to June). Egyptian exporters have a strong
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According to EastFruit, Egypt remains the leading supplier of imported artichokes in Italy, both in fresh and frozen form. The amount of Egyptian artichokes that enter the Italian market varies from 9 to 15 thousand tons per season (roughly from July to June). Egyptian exporters have a strong
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Prices for clementines are down by 5% compared to last year but not for Tarocco oranges which, instead, are up by 25%. And while chicory is expensive with prices up over 20% and courgettes up 40%, artichokes remain stable but not aubergines, which fall by up to 40%. It presents itself
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With the arrival of Tarocco there is less interest in Navelina oranges, although the pigmented product is still lagging behind due to the warmer weather. Interest and harvested quantities for the Gold variety of kiwifruit, which is in full swing, are increasing. Growing demand
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The Sardinian artichoke harvesting campaign started without any particular jolts for theOp La Collettiva, confirming the early season forecasts we reported in October (click here to read more); read more

According to EastFruit, Egypt has become the top exporter of frozen vegetables, fruits and berries to the EU market in 2022, surpassing its competitors in both quantity and quality. Egypt has also achieved a remarkable feat of exporting more frozen products to the EU from January to September
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The 2023/2024 commercial campaign of Violì, the 100% made in Italy artichoke that brings together, in the consortium of the same name, four major players in the national fruit and vegetable sector: Apofruit, Cericola, Op La Mongolfiera and Peviani, has opened with excellent premises. Despite a complex campaign since
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Demand for clementines is high, thanks to good quality and still low prices. Demand for oranges is still centred on blond Navelina oranges, although Sicilian Tarocos are on the rise. Demand for artichokes is increasing; kiwi and
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The 2023-2024 commercial campaign of Violì, the made-in-Italy artichoke that brings together, in the consortium of the same name, four major players in the national fruit and vegetable sector, Apofruit, Cericola, Op La Mongolfieraand Peviani, has begun. The harvest is lower than the previous year, due to
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According to consumers and traders, Italian artichokes are expensive this year. High prices are discouraging buyers as households tend to save more. read more

The artichoke from the Vega Baja del Segura has officially started its season today in the municipality of Daya Vieja with the chef Aurora Torres, founder and chef of the restaurant La Herradura located in Los Montesinos (with 1 Solete in the Repsol Guide) and the gastronomic space Lula by Aurora.
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The Fruit & Vegetables Special went from words to deeds. After the workshop, fruit and vegetables took centre stage in all their shapes and colours to entertain delegates at the inevitable light lunch in the foyer of the Fico Eataly World congress centre in Bologna. A way to comment,
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Until a few weeks ago, Apulian producers were complaining about the prolonged heat putting a spoke in the wheels of seasonal products such as broccoli, artichokes and citrus fruits. Even up until the end of October, the almost summer-like temperatures were driving demand for typical products
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According to a representative of the COAG agricultural organization, producers opted for other products because of the artichoke's cold, abundant water, and high labor demands. read more