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 date of Fresh Market 2026 has been officially confirmed. read more

A carrot producer in Ireland has stopped its operations after a High Court decision to wind up Hughes Agriculture and Farming Limited and appoint a liquidator. The company, located in Kells, Kilkenny, managed approximately 283 hectares of land growing crops such as carrots, parsnips, pumpkins, cereals, and flowers. read more

Generalnie popyt na pasternak rośnie stabilnie na rynkach, gdzie warzywa korzeniowe są popularne jako zdrowa i wszechstronna opcja. „W Stanach Zjednoczonych popyt na niego rośnie w tym okresie roku, ponieważ konsumenci częściej gotują pieczone warzywa podczas sezonu świątecznego” - mówi Anthony Stevenson z firmy Tozer. Jednakże, w niektórych częściach... read more

On September 17th, the Mazurkas Conference Center in Warsaw will host the 19th edition of Fresh Market, the most important B2B event for the fresh fruit and vegetable sector in Central and Eastern Europe. read more

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​Fresh Market 2025 will host a large delegation of twenty Turkish companies exporting fresh fruits and vegetables, representing diverse segments of the country’s dynamically growing sector. read more

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As every year, the event will be accompanied by the Fresh Market Catalog – a printed and online publication distributed directly to the most important retail chain buyers from Poland and the region. read more

At Teeuwen Telers in Helden, Limburg, the new crop of parsnips is once again coming off the production line. "We began last week, which is a week earlier than last year. The demand is decent, although there is still Spanish product available in the market," says Geert Teeuwen. He is the sole producer in the Netherlands. read more

Marks & Spencer (M&S) has expanded its partnership with Gilfresh Produce, located in County Armagh, to provide Irish parsnips to M&S stores across Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. This expansion showcases M&S's ongoing commitment to supporting local farming practices. Gilfresh. read more

Finland: S Group's sales almost reached the previous year's level from January to March. S Group reported that the retail sales, before taxes, of S Group's regional cooperatives, SOK Corporation, and their subsidiaries totaled EUR 3,276.4 million in January-March 2025. Sales were 1.1% lower compared to the previous year. read more

Unseasonable weather patterns are beginning to impact the availability of staple vegetables in UK supermarkets. From empty avocado displays to gaps in locally sourced carrots and parsnips, consumers are noticing the effects of a changing climate on their fresh produce options. Supermarkets are read more

In the Middle Ages, the starchy parsnip played a similarly important role as the potato does today. Until the mid-18th century, it was one of the most important staple foods in our latitudes due to its low susceptibility to diseases. read more

East of England Co-op has named Andy Rigby as Acting Chief Executive. Rigby will step into the role for at least 12 months following the departure of Doug Field, who served as CEO for the past two years and is leaving the organization after a 16-year tenure. read more

SPAR Scotland has confirmed that its 2025 tradeshow and awards will take place on 25th September in Aviemore. The annual event brings together suppliers and SPAR retailers operating in the Scottish convenience sector. read more

How did the production of fruit and vegetable juices as well as frozen fruits and vegetables evolve in the three quarters of 2024? read more

M&S is announcing today the initial results of the first retailer-run 'autonomous field' trial, which will result in the retailer selling lower carbon parsnips later this year. They are the first retailer to farm and sell a lower carbon vegetable following an 'autonomous field' trial. In partnership with. read more

M&S has launched a new trial to autonomously farm parsnips, aiming to reduce carbon emissions and improve the quality and quantity of crops. read more