The Castelli Tapparelli d'Azeglio in Lagnasco were the worthy setting, on the morning of Friday 29 September, for the signing of the deed of incorporation of the Fruit Food District, which identifies the fruit-growing area of Piedmont as the main centre of production at the level of
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"The weather caused a considerable drop in the production of industry tomatoes in the Ravenna and Ferrara provinces, we can say of around 40% now that the campaign has ended," reports Arturo Santini, general manager at La Cesenate Conserve Alimentari. read more

The Cool Logistics Global conference has been taking place this week in Italy's bustling city of Genoa, there have been three days of sessions packed with facts, figures, predictions and knowledge about the global shipping and container industry. read more

In a world increasingly oriented towards sustainability and environmental awareness, the Multicedi Group and the Catania Network Group with the Dodecà sign demonstrated their commitment to promoting environmental sustainability at the opening of the new supermarket in
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Guatemala, exporter of a wide variety of fruits and vegetables, has been experiencing logistical delays due to the political unrest in the country. read more

Fried, roasted or boiled, potatoes are a staple of the Italian diet. These tubers, historically known as 'poor food', have in fact been able to win a place on the Italian table not only for their taste and cheapness, but also for other factors
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Last summer, people feared a return 'to the old ways': Dutch tomatoes in the summer, Spanish ones in the winter. Last year's unusual energy situation considerably affected lit tomato cultivation, though some growers dared leave their lights on. That will happen more often this winter despite
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The FDA says the outbreak of Salmonella Newport infections linked to three farms in Indiana is over, but the agency has not named the farms. read more

After introducing in mid-September the novelty of jet marking on every Lara walnut for the 2023 campaign, Il Noceto, the organisation of 14 Lara walnut producers from Veneto and Friuli, has already received the first positive feedback from the market; read more

UK farmers are planning a night of direct action against supermarkets, protesting the low prices they receive for their produce. Today, at around 7pm, farmers say they will blockade several supermarket distribution centres to demand fair pay and more support for British farming. read more

Offering all fruit and vegetable products all year round? As a full-service specialist wholesaler, Dutch company Postuma AGF provides a total assortment, but director Sjoerd Postuma always insists on reminding customers to sell with the seasons. "Offering everything year-round is pure luxury;
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On October 10, Syracuse, UT based Onions 52, Inc. announced plans to expand operations to the east coast; with a distribution and packing facility in Cincinnati, Ohio set to be fully operational beginning early 2024. With existing FOB shipping locations in Utah, Washington, Idaho, Oregon, Texas,
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After the débâcle of the 2022 table grape season, some with little caution, had sanctioned the end of traditional grapes: making way for seedless and shelving historical crops. But the current season has silenced many detractors. read more

In week 39, sales of fruit and vegetables by weight came to a standstill, while LCC continued to grow undaunted. In terms of channels, only the supermarket and free service grew weakly, with the discount store breaking even and the hypermarket in free fall. With the
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Ancillary services for producing and trading produce are numerous and often highly specialized. Amongst these, the recycling of collapsible plastic packaging and pallets is essential for the entire fruit and vegetable supply chain. read more

UK: Britain's Sainsbury's to recruit 22,000 workers for Christmas season read more

Finding a welcoming fruit and vegetable department with good quality produce on display and timely, but not invasive, communication is a rare commodity. Therefore, when we manage to find it, it is our duty to bring it to your attention. read more

In the Spanish Region of Valencia, lemon growing is carried out mainly in Alicante. In 2022, the province, especially the Vega Baja, accounted for almost 99% of both the Valencian lemon production and the acreage, with the producers relying on the PGI Cítricos Valencianos as a quality seal,
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By 2050, according to the OECD, the over-60s will account for about 21% of the world's population. But what should the so-called 'silver generation' do to stay healthy? Certainly follow a varied and balanced diet combined with regular physical activity. This is the
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In Bolognalo store in Via Indipendenzacambia volto e aprire domani al pubblico con il Tuday Conad. AUrban Format dedicated to proximity and oriented to the 'ready solution', designed for the city centre and ideal for neighbourhood residents, urban-business customers working
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