Courgette (zucchini)

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

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

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

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

Decrease in demand for strawberries after the beginning of March festivities. Asparagus still not very consistent, as well as broccoli and zucchini. First arrivals of new Italian potatoes. Conclusion of the campaign for Emilian pears and Tarocco and Navelina oranges is approaching. read more

There is a boom of fresh produce on the markets with the arrival of spring, due to the start of 2025 which has seen a record heat of +1.65 degrees compared to the historical average. This is stated in an analysis by Coldiretti based on Isac Cnr data on the occasion of the new season's arrival. read more

The Italian horticultural sector, particularly the cultivation of zucchinis, is facing a growing threat: the New Delhi virus (ToLCNDV), which is causing difficulties in productions especially in Central-Southern Italy. In response to this challenge, Syngenta Vegetable Seeds will introduce Lambda. read more

The Golden Vineyard of Ciriacono Loris continues to actively participate in the Sicilian horticultural campaign with intense and rewarding harvesting and marketing activities. Loris Ciriacono says: "We cultivate green zucchinis and red and yellow peppers, the fruits of our ongoing dedication and meticulous care." read more

HM.Clause has held open days to launch two new zucchini materials for the late segment. With them, they complete their NO-ND catalog with resistance to New Delhi.

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