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

British pea farmers are experiencing losses of up to £65 million (US$82 million) annually as a result of crop viruses. New research trials are being conducted to evaluate the impact of these viruses and provide guidance for management decisions. Turnip Yellows Virus is recognized as a significant threat to vining pea crops, potentially leading to significant yield losses. 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

Approximately 1.8 million units of soups and broths were sold in the first four months of 2025, with a significant growth for winter vegetables, including a +6% for pumpkins and a +10% for turnip greens (2025 vs 2024), increasingly purchased out of season. read more

The Harry cyclone that hit Sicily and the bad weather in the South, with rain and frost, have caused variations in production and consequently in prices. Particularly affected were turnip greens, lettuce, artichokes, and oranges, the latter being the most impacted. read more

Marketing of celeriac has been very poor this season. "Eastern Europe has been able to harvest late thanks to relatively favourable temperatures, and that is where the main weakness lies. Demand is fairly average across the board. No market really stands out at the moment," says Pierre. read more

The winter vegetable season is now in its second half. Overall, the 2025/2026 growing year presents a mixed picture, as vegetable producer Florian Jochims from Elpersbüttel tells us. While good results were achieved in the cultivation and distribution of beetroot in particular, yields for read more

During the expansion phase, the orange campaign is starting, with the first arrivals of the Tarocco variety. Demand is still low for clementines, while the first mandarins are being reported. Artichoke demand is beginning to rise, with high volumes for turnip tops, but the demand is still static. read more

The weekly shopping advice from La Borsa della Spesa is back, the service created by BMTI and Italmercati in collaboration with Consumerismo No Profit, on the best products to buy in terms of quality-price ratio and seasonality. read more

The trade in white turnip, fennel, carrot, and lettuce is showing highly positive signs, and the current weather conditions are favorable for a steady production. "Our forecasts are optimistic," says Antimo Filetti from L'Ortolana. "These vegetables are primarily intended for export, with around read more

In the past year, carrots and turnips (4,315.3 ha) came in second and third place, followed by onions for consumption (3,885.7 ha). 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

The summer varieties of plums are starting to finish, and the summer production of fennel is coming to an end, while the new chestnut campaign is opening. The harvest of turnip greens has started early. There is a good balance between supply and demand for eggplants. Prices for eggplants are starting to decrease. 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

Fujisaki is determined to make Asian vegetables such as kidney beans, water spinach, Malabar spinach, komatsuna, Japanese turnips, daikon, and pak choi more widely available in Blois, located in the Loir-et-Cher department. "I realized that it was technically possible," he said, after studying landscape design. read more

Despite a challenging start to the season for some crops, the spring campaign is progressing well, driven by high demand for early potatoes, broccoli, chicory, turnips, and cabbage. Francesco Romano, director of the Apulian company RO.GR.AN, summarizes the current situation. read more