Broad bean

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

Some of the critical issues that had led to a surge in some fruit and vegetable prices seem to have been overcome: the prices of tomatoes, bell peppers, and zucchinis are decreasing, while the eggplant market is also returning to normal. The long weekend is boosting some productions, such as broad beans, as well as. 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

"Nisza i sezonowe produkty są bardzo cenione, ale rynek jest bardziej oczekujący wobec towarów konsumenckich, takich jak radicchio" - informuje dyrektor generalny Sipo, Massimiliano Ceccarini, wraz z Laurą Ferrari i Andreą Gobbi (biuro zakupów), przedstawiając obecną strategię firmy zlokalizowanej w... read more

The Apulian winter, characterized by anomalous temperature fluctuations, is disrupting the natural rhythms of agriculture. The first broad beans have already appeared in local markets and peas are now ready to be harvested. This phenomenon, caused by climate instability, is accelerating the... read more

This season could have been better for zucchini producers in Almeria and Campo de Cartagena, as they have not been able to obtain a selling price that fully covers production costs. Other crops increasingly affected by rising costs are broad beans, because of the labor involved, and artichokes. read more

During Holy Week, The Shopping Bag, the weekly service created by BMTI and Italmercati Business Network, in collaboration with Non-Profit Consumerism, offers useful tips for purchasing fresh, seasonal products without sacrificing savings and sustainability, even during. 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

The strawberry campaign continues, characterized by high quality and abundant production. The Sabrosa branded Candonga and the Inspire branded Matera are in high demand. Asparagus also has good production and quality, while broad beans are currently in full swing. Sicilian lemons are selling reasonably well. read more

"Wiosna unosi się w powietrzu w Fellini Patrizio – pomimo pogody. Główne sezonowe plony są teraz zbierane, a sprzedaż jest w toku. Kierownik sprzedaży, Andrea Pignato, dzieli się aktualizacją dotyczącą postępów w uprawie agretti, szparagów, bobu i grochu." Patrizio i Emile Fellini w agretti read more