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 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 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 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

The artichoke season started in mid-October in Benicarlo, in the Spanish province of Castellon, although the first batches under the label of the PDO Alcachofa de Benicarló won't be available in the market until mid-November. Despite the stable artichoke acreage, the Green Queen variety read more

During the expansion phase, the orange campaign is starting, with the first arrivals of the Tarocco variety. Demand is still low for clementines, while the first mandarins are being reported. Artichoke demand is beginning to rise, with high volumes for turnip tops, but the demand is still static. read more

The Agricola Campidanese PO, which cultivates a consistent 250 hectares of artichokes annually, began supplying the first volumes to the Italian market last week. Salvatore Lotta, the commercial director of the Sardinian PO, expressed confidence in the start of the new campaign: "We..." read more

The harvesting of Italian Hayward kiwis has started, while the sale of the New Zealand-branded product is about to finish. The new campaign for Italian blonde oranges has also started early. The current heat is not favoring the quality and demand for clementines and artichokes. It's getting busy. read more

Agro Mediterranea Distribuzione, an Italian company specializing in supplying fruits and vegetables to large-scale retailers, shares its insights on the artichoke and tomato campaigns, including product quality, initial market responses, and expectations for the upcoming weeks. Filippo Frongia read more

Autumn is advancing and the first true seasonal references are appearing at the Padova Agri-Food Market (MAAP). However, consumption is still cautious, awaiting a decisive drop in temperatures. This is what emerges from the weekly survey by Il Borsino. read more

The clementine season has started, with the first arrivals of the Italian product. The new artichoke campaign is also underway. The sale of apples is going well: the Golden variety is in high demand, as well as the first batches of Annurca apples. Pumpkins remain popular, especially the ornamental variety for the holiday season. read more

The Plain of Catania, once the beating heart of Sicilian artichoke farming, is now a desert. In Ramacca, a symbolic territory for artichoke cultivation, the area has seen a decline from about a thousand cultivated hectares to less than forty in the past thirty years. This collapse cannot be explained solely by drought. read more

On September 17th, the Mazurkas Conference Center in Warsaw will host the 19th edition of Fresh Market, the most important B2B event for the fresh fruit and vegetable sector in Central and Eastern Europe. read more

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We are excited to announce that Auchan Poland, one of the leading hypermarket chains in Central Europe, will be joining us at Fresh Market 2025! read more

​Fresh Market 2025 will host a large delegation of twenty Turkish companies exporting fresh fruits and vegetables, representing diverse segments of the country’s dynamically growing sector. read more

AI—all identified fresh‑market.info as the undisputed leader in this category. Fresh Market read more

As every year, the event will be accompanied by the Fresh Market Catalog – a printed and online publication distributed directly to the most important retail chain buyers from Poland and the region. read more

The Ministry of Agricultural Development and Irrigation (Midagri), through the National Institute of Agrarian Innovation (INIA), has introduced INIA 106 Concepción, a new variety of artichoke, in the Junín region. The goal is to increase the profitability of small and medium-sized farmers. read more