The Sicilian primates were showcased in Catania during the event "Sicilian fruit and vegetable excellences: markets, value, identity". This event followed the presentation of the 43rd edition of Macfrut, where the Island is a partner Region. read more

Patrizio Neri is the new chairman of Cesena Fiera, the company that organises Macfrut (Rimini, 21-23 April 2026). The Board elected him after ratifying the resignation of Renzo Piraccini, the president who led the organization for over 10 years, taking Macfrut to unprecedented levels. read more

It's not exactly a bolt from the blue, since dark clouds and ominous glimmers had populated the sky of Macfrut in the last week, but in any case, this expression fits very well with the resignation tendered by President Renzo Piraccini from the Board of Directors of Cesena Fiera yesterday. read more

If there is a record that Sicily excels in, it is its production of fruits and vegetables. In terms of quantity (data from 2024): its cultivated area for fruits and vegetables amounts to over 263 thousand hectares (22% of the national total), while its production has reached 4.6 million tons (19% of the total). read more

The global fruit and vegetable industry is once again gathering in Rimini for a trade fair that, edition after edition, continues to grow and innovate. Macfrut 2026 is gearing up for a record-breaking edition: larger, more international, and more innovative. A format that has established itself as a point of reference. read more

The advance in April to avoid overlapping with other fairs (should remain so until at least 2029); a new layout, with the division into three main areas (Pre-Harvest; Post-Harvest; Healthy Food Area); two additional pavilions; avocado and mango as symbolic products, focus. read more

Everything is ready for the presentation of Macfrut 2026 in Catania. The appointment is tomorrow at 3.30 pm at the Romano Palace Hotel in an event that can be followed in two ways: in person and through a live streaming by connecting HERE (languages available: Italian, English, and Spanish). Stay tuned for the latest updates on the 43rd edition. read more

Preview of Macfrut 2026 in Dakar. The opportunity was the Africa Food System Forum in the capital of Senegal, scheduled until September 5, which attracted over 6,000 delegates from across Africa to discuss development strategies and issues related to agriculture and food. read more

Macfrut 2026 is presented to the press and operators. It will take place in Sicily, more precisely in Catania (Romano Palace Hotel), on Wednesday, September 17 at 3:30 PM, in an event that can be followed in two ways: in person and via live streaming (in Italian, English, and Spanish). Here is the link: [link] read more

Awaiting the presentation scheduled for Wednesday, September 17th at 3:30 PM in Catania (in-person and streaming event), Macfrut 2026 reveals the main international missions for companies in the supply chain. This demonstrates its uniqueness as an event: not just a three-day event. read more

During the conference "Post-harvest fruit: oxidizing products and technologies for sanitization", promoted by Ri.Nova at Macfrut, the debate on new technologies for the preservation of fruits and vegetables, particularly on cold plasma and bipolar ionization, has sparked. read more

Macfrut unveils the first novelties of the 2026 edition, scheduled at the Rimini Expo Centre from Tuesday 21 to Thursday 23 April. The first concerns the flagship products of the 43rd edition: Avocado and Mango. Two crops in dizzying ascent in production and consumption on an international scale. read more

One of the events accompanying this year's Macfrut 2025 trade fair was the Berry Area - a special space for industry exhibitors and experts. Within it, interesting lectures and debates were held on topics such as the situation in the berry fruit markets. Sarah Ilyas from the company... read more

With almost 500 attendees registered in the four VIP seminars (Variety International Project) during Macfrut 2025, topics related to varietal innovation confirm the primary interest of fruit sector operators in the expectations and results of the main. read more

Following previous editions, this year at Macfrut trade fair, a collection of strawberry varieties developed within Italian breeding programs was also presented. Some of the showcased fruits originated from varieties well known to Polish growers. read more

In the last season, the Ribera Dop Orange has achieved excellent results, as highlighted by Paolo Parlapiano, sales and marketing manager of Parlapiano Sicilia, whom we met at the Macfrut 2025 stand. Despite the season ending a month ago. read more

Macfrut 2025 hosted the first edition of the International Symposium on Biotechnological Tools in Horticulture, the global symposium dedicated to biotechnologies applied in horticulture. The event was promoted by the International Society of Horticultural Science (ISHS). read more

The 2025 edition of Macfrut was a edition of change for OP CONSORZIO FUNGHI DI TREVISO, which presented itself at the fair with a renovated stand in terms of graphics and vision: fresher, more welcoming, designed to enhance dialogue with buyers and tell the story. read more

Smurfit Westrock, a new global entity resulting from the recent merger between the Irish Smurfit Kappa and the American WestRock, has become the world's leading group in the paper-based packaging solutions sector. At Macfrut 2025, their presence was prominent, with the CEO of Smurfit. read more

With the 2025 edition of Macfrut now over, there is no denying the palpable interest shown in the solutions offered by the Cartonpack Group. This interest can be attributed to two key innovations: the BK1 with resealable top seal and heart-shaped dispenser hole, and the FMKX6 flat cardboard tray from Fimat. read more