It confirms itself as a reference point for cluster tomatoes in the Agro-Pontino area, and has a very specific name: Carreras. This was confirmed by the Open Day organized by Harmoniz at the Capuano agricultural company, an event that attracted the attention of local technicians and producers. read more

The Grocery Bag, the weekly service by BMTI and Italmercati promoted with the support of Non-Profit Consumerism, continues to offer useful tips for conscious and sustainable shopping, also pointing out this week's most advantageous seasonal products to purchase. read more

The use of bumblebees as pollinators in avocado plantations is proving to be a successful strategy to increase productivity. Recent experiments conducted by Biobest – as reported by portalfruticola.com - in collaboration with universities in Spain, confirm this. read more

In a recent article on our platform by Alfonso Bendi (Click here to read more), we analyzed the positive trend of ready-to-eat fresh fruit, with a particular focus on the month of June, which showed a significant performance. After a limited growth in the previous months... read more

Eighty years of history and over 20 varieties, from integrated and organic production. In the year of Marlene's anniversary, celebrating the 30 years of the brand, we take stock with Vog, which has continuously innovated, launching new brands with a defined positioning. read more

The set of restrictions imposed by the Tyrol Government along the Brenner road axis causes an economic damage to Italian companies amounting to 370 million euros per year. Over the last 5 years, the overall impact has been over 1.8 billion euros. Analyses conducted by... read more

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During a routine check at the weekly market in Caltagirone, the police discovered a street vendor who - without any authorization - was selling around 300 kilograms of fruit, mainly melons and watermelons, in the Stadio square, at the corner of Via Madonna della Via, without proper traceability. read more

New Tuttigiorni store in Casoria (Naples), the first one opened by Crai Mediterranea, the Crai company that, under the guidance of Michele Apuzzo, will develop the brand in Campania and the south, as already reported on Gdoweek. "With Tuttigiorni, we wanted to imagine a new way of grocery shopping: read more

The harvesting of Italian-made tomatoes has begun, with initial estimates indicating a slight increase (+5%) in production compared to last year, despite uncertainties related to the weather, particularly drought in the South. The predictions for the "pummarola" campaign are provided by... read more

The end of July and the beginning of August is an intense period on strawberry plantations. In many farms, maintenance treatments are ongoing on one-year-old plantations, while new quarters are simultaneously being established. Magdalena Cieślak-Włodarczyk, an agrotechnical advisor at Yara Poland, emphasizes this. read more

The measure to increase the customs quotas for plums, apples, grapes, and cherries is seen as a recognition of the growing importance of Moldova in the European supply chain for horticultural products. These products are among the most important commodities of the Moldovan economy. read more

Fruitnet is conducting a brief industry survey to gain a deeper insight into how AI and automation are impacting fresh fruit and vegetable supply chains, from the field to the shelf. read more

Dutch tech firm Viscon chose this year's GreenTech exhibition in Amsterdam as the platform to unveil its new scouting robot: EVA (Ephemeralised Viscon Agrorobotics). EVA is capable of operating for up to 22 hours a day, scanning tomato, cucumber, and pepper plants to detect early signs of pests or diseases. read more

Vietnam has the potential to earn $4 billion annually from banana exports if industry efforts to increase production, unify certification standards, and establish a national brand are successful. read more

Moldova is expected to benefit from enhanced access to the EU market for a variety of fresh produce, thanks to an updated trade agreement proposed this week. read more

At full capacity, the farm in Combe will sell 100 kg of its products through local farmers' markets and the non-profit group OxFarmToFork. An additional 15 kg will be delivered to the castle kitchens each week. The farm consists of three units for processing the substrate. read more

Domestic sales are running smoothly, exports have been scaled back again, and the price level remains unchanged. For onions, cleaned and sorted in crates, prices at the beginning of the week ranged between 32 and 38 euros per 100 kg, depending on quality. read more

You have been found guilty of serious conspiracy for a series of crimes in the 1990s during the height of the conflict in the banana-growing region of Uraba, specifically for paying 1.7 million US dollars to the United Self-Defense Forces of Colombia. read more

The South African group Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) states that the export volume of citrus fruits was already 18% higher than the previous year by the end of June, as the current season approaches its halfway point. read more