Artichokes

The Roussillon artichoke had a delayed start this year. The 100% organic Coopérative La Tour, which has been growing artichokes for 5 years, is evaluating the season for this iconic regional vegetable, as well as the cooperative's expansion into citrus fruits. read more

Easter has always been a holiday that evokes tradition, conviviality, and, for the fruit and vegetable sector, a strategic moment between the end of winter campaigns and the beginning of summer references. The industry is experiencing a period of transition and great attention from the supply chain. read more

The new campaign for netted melons has started, with Sicilian products already available, while the asparagus campaign is picking up. With the Easter holidays approaching, the demand for artichokes and broad beans is increasing. Italian green beans have had a good start, as the commercial season continues. read more

Giuseppe Ventura, the owner of the company La Zucca Rossa, located at the Centro Agro Alimentare di Napoli (CAAN) and specializing in the marketing of pumpkins and artichokes, has stated that the artichoke season is going well in terms of both production and sales. "Artichokes were never lacking read more

Significant increase in strawberry prices at the beginning of this week: demand remains high, focused mainly on the Lucanian product. Quantities of new Italian potatoes, mainly from Sicily, and artichokes are increasing. Demand for asparagus remains stable. read more

Agro Mediterranea Distribuzione's production of Sardinian artichokes is currently at its peak, with a notable increase reported over the past week. However, sales are being impacted due to it being the end of the month, a traditionally challenging period for the market. We are currently in a surplus phase. read more

W eksportze peruwiańskich karczochów w lutym tego roku odnotowano spadek w porównaniu do tego samego miesiąca poprzedniego roku. W lutym 2025 roku Peru wyeksportowało 3 002 ton karczochów o wartości 7,62 miliona dolarów. Stanowi to o 0,2% mniej pod względem objętości i o 15,4% mniej pod względem wartości niż w lutym 2024 roku, co jest wynikiem spadku eksportu. read more

A new week has started with La Borsa della Spesa, the weekly service provided by BMTI and Italmercati Rete di Imprese, in collaboration with Consumerismo No Profit, which allows you to do your grocery shopping choosing convenience and quality. read more

The asparagus and broad bean campaigns are in full swing. Strawberry production continues at a brisk pace in Southern Italy, with a noticeable improvement in quality. Quantities of agretti are increasing. The quality of artichokes is very good thanks to the favorable climate in Southern Italy. read more

We are in the midst of artichoke season, but adverse weather conditions are slowing down trading in wholesale markets. In Bergamo, Federico Fapanni, a seller at Ortobergamo company, is photographing the current situation. read more

The heavy rainstorm of the past week has caused damage worth 13 million euros to the irrigated agriculture in Murcia, with over a thousand hectares of vegetables flooded, especially lettuce, broccoli, cauliflower, and artichoke.

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This week retailers focused on all things related to spring. Popular Lenten favorites such as cactus pads, mushrooms, and chayote were in demand, and lemons and limes were advertised alongside fish and seafood. Artichokes, leeks, strawberries, Swiss chard, asparagus, and green beans were also featured. read more

The artichoke harvest in Messinia, located in southern Greece, is currently in full swing. "We began harvesting in early February from 30 hectares of early farms. By employing proper cultivation techniques, we can yield approximately 60,000-70,000 artichokes per hectare from these farms. However, we are anticipating more." read more

With a production of almost 3 million plants per year, of which about 50% are artichokes, the Italian company Microplant, based in Cesena in the Emilia-Romagna region, needed to expand and improve its propagation laboratory. "It's been fully operational for a few weeks now," says Mauro Masini. read more

A recent study by the Institute of Agri-Food and Agro-environmental Research and Innovation (CIAGRO) at the Higher Polytechnic School of Miguel University

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We have entered the final phase of the artichoke campaign, which, as highlighted in the analyses of the Fruit and Vegetable Monitor, has proven to be disappointing. In the Hypermarket + Supermarket channel, volumes are declining: from October to January, there is a 10% decrease in volume and a 9% decrease in value. read more

The School Artichoke Olympics, organized by the Vega Baja Artichoke Association with the collaboration of the Almoradí City Council, combine sports, leisure, and knowledge activities.

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The artichoke season has not been very lively this year, but there have been improvements in the past few days, with some encouraging signs regarding consumption. "The combined effect of the one-month delay in production, the drop in yields, and the general reduction in Italian crops, together." read more

The first months of the year are historically challenging for wholesale markets, characterized by a decrease in demand after holiday expenses. The first weeks of February have also been no exception, with few exceptions such as strawberries and artichokes. read more

Full production for cabbage. Stable orange market with increased demand for Tarocco varieties. Declining phase for clementines. Decreasing quantities for Gold kiwis, with production coming to an end. Below-average demand for various productions, like artichokes. read more