The unfair competition from foreign producers and the prices set by large retailers are crippling the Puglian artichoke supply chain, a high-quality product appreciated by consumers. Confagricoltura Puglia is stepping in to defend the region's farmers. read more

Przetłumaczone zdanie: "The constant rains in south-eastern Spain over the last month have taken a toll on the supply of open ground vegetables such as brassicas, artichokes, and, above all, leafy vegetables, especially lettuce. "Between early December and early January, we've had many rainy or cloudy days," says. read more

At the beginning of 2026, southern Italy experienced a cold snap. The sudden drop in temperature had a significant impact on the fruit and vegetable sector in northern Apulia, specifically affecting artichokes and fennel. Between New Year's Eve and New Year's Day, temperatures suddenly plummeted to -4°C. read more

The Rome Agri-Food Center is getting ready for the Christmas holidays with a particularly dynamic market and a wide range of high-quality products. This is what emerges from the price monitoring carried out by the CAR Observatory, which highlights how the approach of Christmas is driving the demand. read more

We are in the heart of the artichoke countryside and, as often happens, the picture that emerges is a mix of positives and negatives. On one hand, a production that, at least in Sardinia, is offering significant results in terms of quantity and quality; on the other hand, a market that struggles to keep up. read more

The volumes of Tarocco oranges are increasing, with the arrival of winter a higher demand for clementines is expected. There are abundant quantities for savoy cabbage, a good level of demand for pak choi. The market for artichokes and fennel is still below expectations: stagnant for greens. read more

Eurofruits Levante S.L. has become a new member of Anecoop to enhance its competitive position in an increasingly tough market. Located in Rojales, Alicante, the company specializes in the production of peppers, broccoli, zucchini, and artichokes, providing a range of local, fresh, and high-quality products that complement the market. read more

The artichoke harvesting season is now in full swing in Sardinia, with the Spinoso, Tema, and Romanesco varieties being currently harvested. Salvatore Lotta, sales manager at OP Agricola Campidanese, provides a very positive evaluation of the progress of the 2025/26 artichoke season. read more

The temperatures still above the average have slowed down the demand for various seasonal fruit and vegetable productions, which is slowly growing. This is the case for artichokes and clementines. As for oranges, the demand is shifting towards Sicilian Tarocco variety, although the sizes are still... read more

The clementine campaign continues with very high volumes despite a limited demand. Tarocco oranges have entered the market, while Navelina oranges continue to be sold. There has been a significant increase in the demand for artichokes, while demand remains stable for chicory and below average for fennel. read more