Courgette (zucchini)

In week 41, the pre-packaged fruit and vegetable sector with fixed weights recorded a significantly higher growth compared to the Packaged Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) sector. However, the increase in the average mix price shows slightly positive volumes. In recent weeks, the issue of price hikes for the read more

In September, the fruit and vegetable department of the large-scale retail trade recorded an increase in consumption, with significant differences between the major categories and individual products. Among the best-selling fruits of the month, only two show a growth in volume. On the other hand, vegetables show trends. read more

The season of domestic eggplants and zucchinis is coming to an end. It is ending with a price bang, as due to the rapid decline in the availability of these vegetables, their prices have significantly increased. There is also an offer of imported zucchinis and eggplants on the Polish market. At what prices? read more

The innovative brand thus incorporates into its portfolio up to 35 fresh vegetables straight from the field, including different varieties of lettuces and zucchinis, sweet corn, and aromatic herbs such as mint or cilantro. Products that will bring all the read more

Cachi in full countryside, originating from Emilia-Romagna and Campania. Good presence of pumpkin varieties, the latest arrival being Butternut. The production of Central Italian radicchio is about to end to make space for the Veneto product. Prices are very high for fennel and courgettes. Also on the rise. read more

In the greenhouse vegetable market, there is a transition happening this week from the Belgian and Dutch supply to the Spanish season. "Starting this weekend, larger volumes of aubergine, zucchini, and bell peppers will come from Spain, followed by tomatoes in the following week. At that point, read more

In these weeks, the vegetable market is very hectic with high prices and limited volumes. It makes no difference for zucchini, which is experiencing high prices due to limited volumes. Claudio Filosa, president of the (organization name), describes the situation to aIFN. read more

The 2024/2025 season of the solar greenhouse in Southern Europe has begun with the marketing of peppers, tomatoes, cucumbers, zucchinis, and eggplants. Throughout the summer, producers have been working on preparing the soil for the upcoming season. Following the processes of solarization, cleaning, and planting, some crops, such as read more

Southern European solar greenhouses kick off the 2024/2025 campaign by delving into the commercialization of products such as bell peppers, tomatoes, cucumbers, zucchinis, and eggplants. In this way, during the summer season, work is done to prepare the soil for

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In week 38, the average price of aubergines at the VBT increased to €2.65 per kilogram. Prices also went up for green zucchini (€0.51 per piece), green bell peppers (€1.54 per kilogram), and lettuce (almost €1.10 per head). This represents a doubling of the price for lettuce in just one. read more

According to a survey commissioned by Borough Market of more than 1,000 7-11-year-olds, less than a third of children can correctly identify a beetroot or courgette. read more

On the podium of the best-selling references during the summer season for Annatura, a company specializing in fresh-cut vegetables, there are spinach, green beans, and the grilled line, consisting of peppers, zucchini, and eggplants. Commercial IFNil Giovanni Palermo reported: "Spinach is [...]". 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

Rijk Zwaan, a leading company in the research and commercialization of vegetable seeds for professionals in the industry, introduces Calaforte RZ F1, a new variety of dark green zucchini that promises to revolutionize winter crops, especially in Mediterranean climate areas like the. read more

Kantar has revealed its ranking of the most popular fruits and vegetables among the French during the summer of 2024, based on the quantities purchased over the two summer months. The top 3 are as follows: Fruit: Melon takes the top spot as the number 1 choice. read more

These varieties have been a success among farmers who have tried them due to the high yields they have produced and the quality of the fruit throughout the entire cycle. Another point highlighted by producers in these areas is their ease of management, presenting a

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For consumers, this means fully stocked shelves and displays with a wide variety of fresh vegetables and fruits from the region, all at cheaper prices than last year. "Fresh vegetables, especially cucumbers, tomatoes, carrots, and" read more