Chickpeas

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

Peas, beans, chickpeas, and lentils are present on the tables of more than half of Italians who eat them at least a few times a week, with household spending reaching 1.3 billion euros per year. This is what emerges from a Coldiretti analysis of Istat data. 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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​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

Embrapa has initiated a groundbreaking space farming experiment involving sweet potatoes and chickpeas, which are being cultivated in suborbital conditions as part of a Blue Origin mission launched on April 14. This research is a collaboration between Embrapa and the Brazilian Space Agency under the Space Farming Brazil Network. read more

While climate change is expected to pose significant challenges to agriculture in the coming decades, it could also lead to the widespread cultivation of crops like chickpeas, soybeans, and oranges in the UK. This could result in locally produced hummus, tofu, and marmalade becoming common items on supermarket shelves. read more

The "fresh legumes" from Huercasa, sold in fruit and vegetable specialty stores, are steam-cooked beans, chickpeas, and lentils, without any preservatives or additives and packed with flavor. 100% natural plant-based protein in a new. read more

OrtoRomilancia introduces two new references for the fresh soup category: Cream of chickpeas and Cabbage and potato soup, respectively for the Wellness and Tradition lines. Ingredients from OrtoRomi controlled supply chains for Cabbage and potato soup. read more

How did the production of fruit and vegetable juices as well as frozen fruits and vegetables evolve in the three quarters of 2024? read more

On September 18, 2024, at the Mazurkas Conference Center in Ożarów Mazowiecki, the Fresh Market 2024 took place – the largest B2B meeting in Poland and Central-Eastern Europe dedicated to the fresh fruits, vegetables, and flowers industry. The event brought together key producers, suppliers, and buyers from major retail chains in Poland and neighboring countries. read more

After several months of anticipation and waiting, in September 2024 Ferrero launches Nutella® Plant-Based, the latest addition to the Nutella® family: the same unmistakable experience of the beloved spreadable cream enjoyed by millions of fans worldwide, now made with plant-based ingredients. read more

CMR Group recently joined a campaign dedicated to informing consumers about the crucial role of the agri-food industry in safeguarding Spain's food security. read more

The world of vegetable alternatives to cheese is finding more and more space on the market, with tasty and innovative proposals: this is the case of the brand Ortìa, which recently launched Cremosi, a line of vegetable spreads based on chickpeas and cashews; read more