Artichokes

Polfarm communicates more than 30 years of experience, farming on over 800 hectares, and a strong position in carrots, beetroot, and other root vegetables. It's one of those examples of a Polish company that, instead of going the small-scale local route, moved from the start toward scale and advanced technology — aimed at working with retail chains, not with regional wholesalers. read more

A marketing campaign co-funded by the European Union that aimed to promote the consumption of broccoli, artichokes, and berries has won eight awards at the Smile Festival (International Festival of Advertising and Humour), an annual European advertising and creativity awards ceremony held in Madrid. read more

Do you ever feel so inspired by the simple elegance of an artichoke that you believe it should have a special place in your daily life? The team at Loewe certainly did, and instead of keeping that idea to themselves, they transformed it into a handbag. The Artichoke clutch is... read more

Have you ever been so inspired by the simple elegance of an artichoke that you felt it deserved its own dedicated public appearance in your daily life? The team at Loewe certainly did, and instead of keeping that thought to themselves, they transformed it into a handbag. The Artichoke clutch is... read more

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