Artichokes

At Macfrut Basf Nunhemssi, a clear proposal was presented: to lead varietal change through concrete, market-oriented solutions. In a conversation with Matteo Bano, area sales manager, the increasingly strategic role of the company in developing new genetics emerges. read more

At Le Dauphin, the French artichoke season has begun again. Jeroen Bosschaart says, "Due to the drought at the end of last year and the mild weather in March, the plants are now starting about two weeks earlier than usual, with very good quality." read more

The campaign for Sicilian netted melons has started. First arrivals for new potatoes, especially Sicilian ones. Demand is still contained for peas, loquats, and artichokes, as well as for eggplants. The campaigns for asparagus and strawberries continue: the latter are experiencing decreasing prices. read more

As of April 2026, the Mediterranean agricultural basin is operating under a regime of high-cost volatility and aggressive state intervention. The region remains the linchpin of the European fresh produce supply chain, yet the strategic landscape is defined by a widening chasm between domestic price stabilization and export-driven growth. read more

The date of Fresh Market 2026 has been officially confirmed. read more

The usual appointment with La Borsa della Spesa, the service created by BMTI and Italmercati, in collaboration with Consumerismo No Profit, outlines a market scenario influenced by the recent return of winter weather. The drop in temperatures, which has particularly affected the Center-South, read more

With only a few weeks separating us from Easter, the fruit and vegetable market enters a delicate transition phase. The closure of winter campaigns and the arrival of the first summer produce require the supply chain to pay constant attention to demand, quality, and availability. read more

At the Catanzaro Agri-Food Center, Palmino Rotundo, a wholesaler for Multierre, provides an update on the situation of the fruit and vegetable market in these weeks of instability. With prices slightly increasing and consumer demand remaining cautious, Rotundo emphasizes how the perception of the market has read more

The production of purple artichokes in the province of Foggia, specifically in the Capitanata district of Puglia, has experienced a series of forced shutdowns due to extreme weather conditions. The most significant event was a severe frost that occurred on the night between December 31st and January 1st. read more

The first part of the artichoke season in the Spanish regions of Alicante and Murcia was characterized by a low supply and high prices. However, the situation completely turned around in March, with an abundant supply and no issues meeting the demand. read more

To ma piękny żółty kwiat, smak mieści się gdzieś między karczochem a ziemniakiem, dziesiątki nazw w różnych krajach i niezwykłą historię. read more

The fresh produce sector in Southern Italy has been severely affected by extreme weather in the past month, leading to irreversible damage to key crops such as citrus fruits, artichokes, and leafy vegetables, according to Fruitnet. read more

The fresh produce sector in Southern Italy has been severely affected by extreme weather, resulting in irreversible damage to important crops such as citrus fruits, artichokes, and leafy vegetables over the past month. read more

Po nearly dwóch latach wyjątkowej suszy i surowego ograniczenia zużycia wody, które zmniejszyły obszary nawadniane o nawet 50 procent w porównaniu z poprzednim rokiem i wpłynęły na ogrodnictwo, nowe sadzenia i hodowlę, Sardynia oraz wiele regionów centralnych i południowych Włoch teraz zmierza w przeciwnym kierunku. read more

"The exceptional wave of bad weather that has affected large portions of southern Sardinia in the last hours, whipped by intense rainfall and very strong gusts of wind, has seriously compromised several vegetable crops in the fields, causing particular damage to crops in the phase of." read more

The effects of the Harry storm on various fruit and vegetable productions are still being felt, with damages, decreased quantities, and lower quality, along with rain and frosts. Oranges, artichokes, and eggplants are particularly affected. There is a high demand for strawberries ahead of Valentine's Day. read more