Golden Bay Fruit (GBF) has introduced a modern twist on a traditional concept by unveiling a selection of cold-pressed juices packaged in a box format. read more

Esasem, an Italian seed company, confirmed their interest in promoting research, especially in three crops - tomato, bell pepper, and watermelon, at Macfrut 2025. read more

"An interesting, dynamic fair, more international compared to previous editions." With these words, Matteo Mazzoni, commercial director of the homonymous Group, comments on the participation in the last edition of Macfrut, the leading trade fair event for the industry. read more

The Ferrero Group is expanding its offering in the snack bar market with the EAT NATURAL brand, bars made from dried and dried fruit, thus consolidating its presence in the better-for-you segment along with FULFIL protein bars. A strategic move to respond to... read more

Kiwi Dulcis™ continues to amaze, the new 100% Italian variety of actinidia developed by New Plant in collaboration with the Universities of Udine and Bologna, produced and exclusively marketed by the cooperatives Alegra, Apofruit, and Orogel Fresco. A quali-quantitative survey. read more

The campaign for Sicilian watermelons has started. The Bigarreau cherry campaign has also started, along with the first batches of Puglian products, and peaches, although in limited volumes. Italian netted melons production is in full swing. It's a good moment for tomatoes. However, they are not enjoying the same fortunes. read more

In Italy, the watermelon campaign has officially started, with the first cuts of baby watermelons in the early areas of the South, followed by the start of other varieties expected at the beginning of May. Meanwhile, in the Central-North region, field transplantations continue tirelessly. read more

The new Fruit Energy line by Frullàsi has been awarded 2nd place in the "Product Innovation - Health and Baby Product" category at the Better Future Award 2025, a prize promoted by GdoWeek and Mark Up, during the latest edition of TuttoFood in Milan, one of the most prestigious. read more

The fruit and vegetable section includes both categories that are constantly found on supermarket shelves and seasonal products, whose availability is often limited to short periods. Some of these categories, although only present for a few weeks, become real protagonists of the department at the peak moment. read more

Według nowego raportu Christian Aid do 2080 roku niemal dwie trzecie regionów uprawy bananów w Ameryce Łacińskiej i Karaibach może stać się nieodpowiednich do uprawy z powodu zmian klimatycznych. read more

The advanced webinar on June 25 aims to raise awareness of potential risks of hidden defects in order to be able to formulate complaints in a timely and well-founded manner. read more

The advanced webinar scheduled for June 25th aims to raise awareness of potential risks of hidden defects, in order to be able to formulate complaints in a timely and well-founded manner. read more

"It was an intense Macfrut with many qualified encounters," said Mauro Laghi, General Director of Alegra and Sales Manager at Brio. "We had the opportunity to exchange ideas and discuss important plans with Italian and international customers, strategical..." read more

This development is due, among other factors, to a growing demand for organic fruits and vegetables. The Lidl range now includes permanently over 350 organic products. The retailer holds four organic theme weeks each year and supplements its range with additional organic promotions. read more

The state-of-the-art logistics and packaging center for fruit is unique in Europe thanks to its advanced techniques for sorting, packaging, and logistics, all integrated into a closed and refrigerated chain. By combining robotics and automation... read more

Ostatniego tygodnia odbyła się pierwsza dostawa chińskich gruszek do Argentyny, co stanowi ważny kamień milowy w dwustronnej wymianie handlowej między obydwoma krajami. Przesyłka 2 597 kartonów świeżych gruszek o wartości 25 420 dolarów została dostarczona przez firmę Botou Dongfang Fruit Co. z prowincji Hebei. read more

As reported by QS citing the BVL, the insecticide Novodor FC (active ingredient: Bacillus thuringiensis subspecies tenebrionis, strain NB 176) is allowed to be used for controlling Colorado potato beetles on potatoes. The emergency authorization for Novodor FC is limited to organic farming. read more

Fresh Del Monte plans to pursue legal action against the unauthorized production of its exclusive pink pineapple in Nicaragua. read more

Between the years 2020 and 2024, mushroom production increased from 340,000 tons to 360,000 tons due to sustained demand from both domestic and international markets. The domestic mushroom market is characterized by a strong spatial concentration of production. The largest mushroom production... read more

An article in the US newspaper The Spokesman-Review indicates that there is a growing black market for Cosmic Crisp apples in Washington state. This development is concerning for growers and marketers who have made significant investments in the licensed variety. read more