Fennel

There are 19,000 hectares dedicated to fennel cultivation in Italy, with 500,000 tons produced in 2023 and a value of over 250 million euros in the first phase of exchange: numbers that make our country the world's leading producer of this horticultural species. This is revealed by. read more

The hall was packed at the event on fennel and brassicas organized by Bayer Crop Science in Sestu (CA) on June 11th to present the latest innovations in vegetable seeds and defense. An important opportunity for all stakeholders in the supply chain, including nurserymen, producers, and. read more

In Tarquinia, fennel production boasts a long tradition. Many commercial varieties have been developed from local selections, and the passion and commitment that Tuscia producers dedicate to this vegetable are remarkable. read more

"These are weeks characterized by continuous ups and downs, mainly due to the unstable weather," said Duccio Caccioni, Director of CAAB, summarizing to IFN the macro trends within the Bolognese structure during our latest survey, where we focused on. read more

Bulltec has designed and installed an electronic fennel processing and grading system for Colt.Or in Ortucchio (L'Aquila). "The system is constructed entirely of stainless steel and allows for the processing of harvested fennel to prepare it for shipping. The grading machine is patented, and the system includes... read more

Thirty or so members scattered between Puglia, Calabria, and especially Basilicata (the core of the production territories), with a few members in Abruzzo for the commercialization of fennel, the flagship product. From advertising on Rai to presence at Fruit Logistica, Primo Sole is... read more

Qualitative excellence features and a complete range for different growing cycles: these are the characteristics that Blumen Vegetable Seeds, the seed house, focused on for its hybrid fennel varieties Amadeus, Mozart, and Diamante. These were detailed by the responsible person. read more

So far, the commercial campaign for fennel has been characterized by extremely volatile prices, which have put a lot of stress on the supply chain. To get a detailed picture of the situation, we have contacted one of the main Italian players, Op Primo Sole, thanks to their contribution. read more

The approaching Easter holidays lead to an increase in demand for various crops, artichokes, asparagus, broad beans, but also potatoes and strawberries.For asparagus, the season started slightly early. The harvest of long green Friggitelli peppers has begun. Instead, it is about to
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For Atilla Dagvers, a foodservice wholesaler based in Deerlijk, Flanders, the transition from the winter season to spring has truly begun. "When people feel the sun and warmth, they forget about cabbages and sprouts and start thinking about summer products. Sales of salads with green fennel,
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Amidst ups and downs due to market fluctuations, the winter fennel harvest season continues throughout Italy. For Seminis, the seed division of the Bayer Group, this is expressed in August; read more

The beginning of March continues along the lines of February with flat sales. There was a recovery in aubergine and courgette prices, while for brassicas the market remained firm. The situation is better for fennel; satisfactory quotations for tomatoes and peppers, especially
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The fennel market lives through ups and downs but, as Gianluca Soda, co-owner of the Turrà farm, which is based in Crotone and cooperates with the Lella farm in Apulia, Ginosa, for a total of 200 hectares, points out to IFN, the origin mark has become a key factor for the
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Rimini's agro-food centre is characterised by sluggish sales and the month continues as slowly as it started. Demand is low and prices are falling accordingly. In particular, courgettes are struggling, which barely exceed 1 euro per kilogram; same
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With the production of common Italian clementines coming to an end, the orange campaign marked by small calibre continues. Underwhelming or static demand for several vegetable crops, such as artichokes, cauliflower, Savoy cabbage, aubergines and fennel. Strong entry of courgettes in the markets
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Paolillo was also present in Berlin this year, where it presented some innovative proposals. "A Paolillo fennel chutney,' said Maria Pia Paolillo, co-owner of the company of the same name, 'accompanied by a scented water, fennel, lime and ginger, in a gift box.
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Launched the 'Paniere Zero Residui' brand to enhance the offer of the segment in large-scale distribution: a network of companies ready to get involved to build a new category of fruit and vegetables.Paniere Zero Residui starts with 14 product families: tomato, watermelon, berries, pumpkin,
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Calm sales and a dormant market, this is the situation that Michele Colasuonno, president of Ago (Association of Fruit and Vegetable Wholesalers) and owner of the company of the same name operating at Foody Mercato Agroalimentare in Milan, describes to IFNwhen we asked him for an overview of the turnout and
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"Only those who understand that we are now in a new market will be able to stay afloat, it is useless to complain. Things have changed and they will probably never go back to how they used to be. We must adapt and anticipate new trends," explains Marco Babbi, sales manager of "Finò, il
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