Fennel

Cora Seeds carries out a research program entirely developed in Italy, conducted in the main productive areas of the country. The goal is to select varieties capable of combining high quality, significant yields, fewer agricultural inputs, and increasing adaptability to the conditions. read more

Fennel remains popular in Switzerland: In 2025, approximately 11,900 tons of the vegetable were consumed, 40 per cent of which came from domestic production. Although the area under cultivation increased slightly for the first time in years, domestic production was lower than in the previous year. read more

Craft gin brand Penrhos Spirits has collaborated with the wonky vegetable box scheme Oddbox to create a new limited-edition summer gin made with rescued apples, fennel, and lemon. read more

Polfarm communicates more than 30 years of experience, farming on over 800 hectares, and a strong position in carrots, beetroot, and other root vegetables. It's one of those examples of a Polish company that, instead of going the small-scale local route, moved from the start toward scale and advanced technology — aimed at working with retail chains, not with regional wholesalers. read more

In recent years, fennel cultivation has been facing a phase of increasing agronomic complexity. Persistent rains, temperature fluctuations, and a growing phytosanitary pressure are reshaping the production balances in traditional areas, requiring a selection. read more

Punctual, as always, Preludio Enza Zaden opens the spring fennel harvest in Campania. The freshness of the young product, capable of enhancing all the characteristics of crunchiness and aroma, finds its maximum expression in Preludio. "Earliness, quality of the head, color." read more

HM.CLAUSE Italia, a global leader in vegetable seeds, is investing in fennel, the first historical species of the Italian branch, through a project dedicated to enhancing its value in the national and European markets. HM.CLAUSE's goal is to increase consumption and exports. read more

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 strong critical situation continues for tomato production in Sicily due to bad weather, with prices at very high levels. Prices for fennel are also sharply rising, surpassing €3.00/kg for high-quality Puglian products. Prices are also high for green beans. read more

"We are currently halfway through the winter vegetable season. We still have most of our products available, including Swiss chard, Catalogna chicory, puntarelle, parsley, fennel, broccoli, black cabbage, Romanesco cauliflower, and turnip greens. Additionally, we are in the process of transplanting our spring and summer crops." read more

Very high prices for tomatoes: datterini tomatoes have exceeded €6.00/kg and piccadilly tomatoes €4.00/kg. The scarcity of Sicilian produce, due to weather damage, also affects zucchinis, which have seen price hikes. Similarly, fennel prices have also risen due to the climatic damages. read more

At the Catanzaro Agri-Food Center, Palmino Rotundo, a wholesaler for Multierre, provides an update on the situation of the fruit and vegetable market in these weeks of instability. With prices slightly increasing and consumer demand remaining cautious, Rotundo emphasizes how the perception of the market has read more

Cora Seeds aims to strengthen the future of winter cauliflower production in Southern Italy with a precise approach: making productions more high-performing, sustainable, and aligned with market demands. In a scenario where supply continuity, field yield, and post-harvest storage are crucial. read more

W ciągu ostatnich pięciu lat sektor kopru włoskiego uległ głębokim zmianom, które charakteryzowały się zmienną produkcją, presją klimatyczną i rosnącą rolą genetyki. Według Ciro Paolillo z firmy Paolillo z regionu Kampania, powierzchnia upraw zmieniała się bez wyraźnego trendu wzrostowego lub spadkowego. read more

In the Crotonese area, one of the reference points for winter fennel destined for the national market, Ottaviano di Seminis has achieved noteworthy results. Transplanting began on September 25, with staggered harvests between January 25 and February 20: a window read more

The current weather conditions in the countryside are putting a strain on fennel crops. The continuous rains, in addition to causing direct damage such as browning of the bulbs and the development of leaf diseases, are making the harvest particularly difficult and costly. read more

This year, Paolilloa Fruit Logistica presented many innovations focused on fennel, which they grow, produce, and market throughout the year. The innovations included... read more

There is a humble vegetable that endures through time without losing its essence. It is fennel - the quiet yet essential main character in the 66-year history of the Campania-based company Paolillo, a story woven from earth, skilled hands, exploration, and love. This tale will be showcased at Fruit. read more