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To understand the evolution of the melon sector, it is crucial to observe the points of sale of the large-scale retail trade, where the relationship between the supply chain and the consumer is concretized. A survey conducted in 13 supermarkets and discount stores in Northern Italy (all over 1,500 square meters) highlighted an... read more

The summer's flagship product, celebrated by the media and increasingly strategic for distribution, is sold for just a few cents per kilo. Watermelon is experiencing a rising trend that shows no signs of slowing down, driven by an offering that focuses on innovation, service, and quality, and by a growing demand. read more

Three days of discussions, field tests, and technical insights involving over 120 professionals from the horticultural sector, coming from Italy and more than 35 countries: Cora Seeds' Open Days, held at the experimental station in Cesena, have once again proven to be a key event. read more

The European 2024/2025 season of Pink Lady apples has officially ended, making way for fruits from the southern hemisphere and providing the opportunity to assess a truly positive year, characterized by excellent performance across the board. read more

The 2024/2025 season of European origin apples has officially ended, marking the transition to the commercialization of fruits from the Southern Hemisphere, which is now in full swing across Europe. It's the perfect opportunity to take stock of a record-breaking season. read more

In recent days, reading the statements of Angelo Mastrolia, the mastermind behind the swift transition of Carrefour Italia with its 1,027 stores to his NewPrinces (for more details click here), on the business model with which he intends to relaunch the retail group through the GS brand. read more

On July 31st in Monticello, Chile, in the O'Higgins region, the second edition of Kiwi Day was held, a key event for the kiwi industry organized by Redagrícola, Frutas de Chile, the Kiwi Committee, and Fedefruta, as part of the Fruit Week 2025. A full day of events took place. read more

With the beginning of August, the prickly pear season officially starts, symbol of the Sicilian territory and flagship product for OP La Deliziosa. Despite a slight delay compared to the usual timing, the campaign is starting with good premises: the first harvests confirm a high quality. read more

There is breaking news in the fruit and vegetable departments: Bocconcì are arriving, the first baby potatoes specifically selected for cooking in an air fryer. They are being launched by Coppola Patate, a historic company from Campania, a benchmark in the sector for over 50 years. An innovative, unique product. read more

After weeks of sultry weather and accelerated ripening, the Roman summer is changing pace. The milder temperatures of the last few days are indeed slowing down the fruit and vegetable market at the Centro Agroalimentare Roma (CAR). The new report from the Price Observatory captures this slowdown. read more

Bayer Crop Science is launching Macconyto (pre-commercial code: SVTC0014) on the market, the new Seminis variety of cherry tomato with Intermediate Resistance to Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus (ToBRFV). read more

Unia Europejska ogłosiła, że jej system wprowadzania/wyjazdu (EES) zostanie uruchomiony 12 października, a grupa biznesowa Logistics UK przywitała pewność, jaką daje to członkom, ale wezwała do uzyskania większej liczby szczegółów. read more

Despite recent warnings about potential oversupply of avocados, key figures in the UK industry remain optimistic as the market continues to accommodate growth. read more

Indonesia has recently approved the import of fresh Peruvian blueberries, making it the latest market to do so. read more

At a time when consumers are increasingly seeking foods that are both healthy and environmentally responsible, the World Avocado Organisation (WAO) is celebrating World Avocado Day on July 31 by sharing new insights into how avocados fare in terms of both nutrition and sustainability. read more

Biedronka has become the first retailer in Poland to sell table grapes that were grown in the country. read more

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In the Innovation Lab KIOptiPack, researchers from the Fraunhofer Institute for Process Engineering and Packaging IVV are developing innovative AI-based optimization tools, along with a data space, in collaboration with 51 partners from industry and academia. read more

"When evaluating the amount of water needed to obtain essential nutrients from various foods, avocados consistently stand out for their efficiency. From fiber and potassium to healthy fats and magnesium, the comparisons offer a new perspective." read more