Chives

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 annual seasonal transition for cut herbs is approaching: "Traditionally, the supply of German cut herbs gradually increases starting in March. We can already source chives, wild garlic, and curly parsley, among others, from regional growers," says Ahmed Bouklata, also known as the Kräuterkönig. read more

The vegetable harvest in Nuremberg's Knoblauchsland is now gradually gaining momentum. "Just like in previous years, we are already harvesting mini cucumbers, regular cucumbers, and radishes in our greenhouse. We are also starting to harvest chives in the tunnel, and in a few days, the first... read more

Ondulati Maranello, a packaging company part of the Pro-Gest S.p.A. group, closes 2025 with solid results, confirming the growth path started in recent years and strengthening its role as a reference industrial entity for the area. After recording in 2024 a read more

Johnson Ngila, director of Royal Herbs Exporters in Kenya, stated that the demand for Kenyan chives is currently strong, leading to annual growth in production. He mentioned that during the current chives season, there is more demand than supply, with consistent production driving the demand. 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

Basil from the Netherlands, in the middle of winter? Until last year, it was a project, but since January, it has been a reality. "We now supply Dutch-grown basil, year-round, guaranteed," says Piet van Vugt. Dutch chives are also available every day of the year at Van Vugt Kruiden, as are edible… read more

"The greatest growth opportunity for the supermarket channel lies in encouraging people to consume more herbs," says Marco de Jager, Director of Vitacress Real. "One way to further expand is by innovating packaging concepts for traditional herbs such as mint, parsley, coriander, basil, chives, and dill, rather than focusing solely on flavor..." read more

It is a rather long story that has seen Bimi, the promising baby broccoli developed in the 1990s in Japan by Sakata Seed Company, trying to enter the Italian market. Just by scrolling through our archives, we can discover that they tried in Maremma in 2017. 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

The Colorado Orange apple has made a comeback. After more than 20 years of investigation, DNA testing, and searching through a forgotten archive of apple drawings and wax casts, the fruits have reappeared in an orchard in Western Slope and a tree nursery in northern Colorado. They may also be found on trees planted in various locations. read more