Courgette (zucchini)

From special items like mini zucchinis and okra imported from their home country of Syria, to seasonal fruits and selected herbs, since November last year a new cash & carry market called Alamir Grosshandel GmbH has been located on Herzogstraße in Gelsenkirchen. The young company's customers... read more

"According to forecasts as of June 1st, 2025, French zucchini production is estimated to be 129,800 tons for the 2025 campaign, which is 9% lower (-13,400 tons) than in 2024. In May 2025, prices were 31% lower than in 2024 and 15% lower than the average for the same month in the period 2020-2024," according to. read more

Also this week, La Borsa della Spesa, the weekly informational service created by BMTI and Italmercati in collaboration with Consumerismo No Profit, highlights the most convenient and high-quality seasonal products, ideal for enjoying the summer heat with taste and savings. read more

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Buccia striata, an attractive intense green color background, crunchiness, and sweetness are the four characteristics that are driving the Cru zucchini to carve out an increasing space in the Italian retail landscape. Since its launch, Cru - produced and marketed exclusively by read more

The appointment with La Borsa della Spesa continues, the weekly informative service created by BMTI and Italmercati, in collaboration with Consumerismo No Profit, to help consumers make informed purchases by choosing the best seasonal products based on their. 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

The Swiss retailer Coop has announced its plans to import fruits and vegetables from Albania. CEO Philipp Wyss stated that contracts with Albanian producers are anticipated to be signed this spring, with tomatoes, cucumbers, courgettes, strawberries, and mandarins being among the products that will complement their offerings. read more

As QS reports, referring to the BVK, CURZATE 60 WG (active ingredient: Cymoxanil) may be used to combat downy mildew on zucchini beyond the existing authorization from May 27 to September 23, 2025. read more

Obecnie, tradycyjne rolnictwo jest uzupełniane przez coraz bardziej techniczne podejścia. Szczepienie, uprawa hydroponiczna i rolnictwo organiczne to niektóre z działań, które zostały wyznaczone lata temu i które zostały podjęte przez szkółki, które odgrywają fundamentalną rolę w tym procesie. read more

As QS reports, based on information from the BVL, the fungicide Orondis Evo (active ingredients: Azoxystrobin + Oxathiapiprolin) is allowed beyond its existing approval to be used on bottle gourd, garden squash, butternut squash, pattypan squash, giant pumpkin, and zucchini outdoors for the control of downy mildew. read more

When the campaigns for Almeria's major crops, such as zucchini, eggplant, tomato, pepper, and cucumber, are coming to an end in most production areas, two other significant ones arrive: melon and watermelon. Each season in Almeria is unique. Fruit and vegetable producers in Almeria face new challenges each season. read more

The first episode of the analysis on eggplants and zucchinis highlighted different strategies among the six considered brands, with significant differences in the depth of assortments (click here for further details), and a clear prevalence of packaged products for zucchinis, unlike. read more

Włoska firma żywności ekologicznej EcorNaturaSì pozyskała 45 mln euro na strategię wzrostu. Transakcję przeprowadziła Banca Finint jako doradca, a koordynowali ją BNL BNP Paribas, Intesa Sanpaolo i Unicredit. read more

During the periodic surveys conducted in the retail points by IFN, we have found that some horticultural categories have quite uniform assortments among different stores, especially when it comes to similar formats and sizes, as in the case of potatoes. However, they are not uniform. read more

A day dedicated to innovation in the heart of the Bologna fruit and vegetable market. On April 18, during an Open Day at the CAAB (Agri-Food Center of Bologna), HM.Clause presented Dozza F1, a new variety of Bolognese zucchini that aims to redefine the standards of. read more

Great success for the Open Day "Ortofrutta Experience 2025" of the Eurocirce Producer Organization: journalists, students, and teachers visited the fields and warehouses to discover the supply chain of zucchinis and pumpkin flowers, with tastings, training, and sustainability initiatives. read more

The advertising machinery has been set in motion at supermarket chains and discount stores to create sales impulses. In the current 14th calendar week, according to AMI, promotional prices for zucchinis are being advertised 14 times in the retail sector. The number of promotions has increased fourfold compared to previous weeks. read more

The arrival of Easter usually puts the spotlight on the agri-food sectors related to celebrations, lowering interest in the vegetable market, which, on the contrary, remains stable this year without any significant changes. Eugenio Celeste captures the situation. read more

In the heart of the Plain of Fondi, one of the most fertile agricultural areas in Italy, grows a product that embodies tradition and quality: the white zucchini. This vegetable, still undervalued and less recognized compared to its darker counterpart, is at the center of the cooperative's commitment. read more