The continued warm weather is affecting the demand for many fruit and vegetable products. The pomegranate campaign is in full swing, with volumes still not very high for persimmons but increasing for clementines. The quantities of Italian Navel oranges and chestnuts are also on the rise, with abundant supplies for the... read more

The international presentation stages of Macfrut 2026 continue. In November, the fruit and vegetable fair (scheduled from April 21 to 23, 2026 at the Rimini Expo Centre) will be introduced in Central and South American countries. Patrizio Neri highlights the support of Ice. read more

Fruit and gastronomy are the flagship departments of the Superò chain, a low-cost brand by Megamark (Selex), active in Naples and surrounding areas with 19 stores. The most recent opening was in via Posillipo 337, covering an area of 450 square meters. read more

Enhancing an excellent product like mountain cherries through a collaboration along the supply chain. This is the goal of the agreement signed between the Melinda Consortium and Vip-Association of Fruit and Vegetable Cooperatives of the Val Venosta, with immediate effect starting from. read more

Fresh Del Monte has launched Bob, a friendly and interactive robot designed to animate the fruit and vegetable department of the supermarket. The activation at the Intermarché store in Gif-sur-Yvette, France, is enjoying great success. The goal is to expand this initiative. read more

Not just salad. The HoReCa and food processing industry are also driving the demand for fourth-range potatoes, carrots, onions, and sugar. A segment that Naturitalia is developing thanks to synergy with the associated cooperative Patfrut and investments. read more

In the Official Journal of the European Union dated 05/11/2025, the name "Fragola della Basilicata IGP" was registered. According to updated data from the Qualivita Observatory, the food sector made in Italy includes 331 PDO and PGI designations, of which 128 are for fruits and vegetables. read more

The OrtoRomi project returns to schools, an educational initiative that has been successfully accompanying children and teachers in discovering the themes of healthy eating and sustainable agriculture for years. The new feature of the latest edition is the introduction of a guidance activity. read more

From November 27th to 29th, 2025, the SiciliaFiera pole in Misterbianco (Ct) will host the second edition of Frutech-Mediterranean Fruit & Vegetables Expo, the event dedicated to innovation, sustainability, and internationalization of Mediterranean fruits and vegetables. Three intense days with read more

Change at the top of the Vignola Consortia. Following the passing in September of Andrea Bernardi, a historic president of both, Pier Giorgio Lenzarini has been appointed as president of the Vignola PGI Cherry Protection Consortium, while at the helm of the Cherry Consortium. read more

Apofruit Italia reports that in 2025 it registered a 20% increase in the number of employees compared to 2024 in its ten facilities spread throughout the Peninsula, with approximately 2,000 people employed in the processing centers. "In a complex economic environment, we have chosen to invest." read more

Del Monte Italia and Spreafico, active players in the production, sale, and distribution of fresh and cut fruit, are starting a partnership where Spreafico will commercially develop Del Monte branded products in Central North Italy and Sardinia. read more

One brick at a time, like building with Lego, to look towards the future of a strategic product in the fruit and vegetable department, starting from the keywords expressed by participants at the Watermelon Summit organized in Rome by Basf Nunhems, the seed brand of the German multinational. read more

This winter Halaesasi is preparing for its first harvest of Sicilian-grown avocados. A organic product, from a controlled supply chain, from owned lands. The goal for 2029 is ambitious: to reach 500 hectares cultivated, covering 10% of the Italian consumption of the sales superstar fruit. read more

The harvesting of Italian Hayward kiwis has started, while the sale of the New Zealand-branded product is about to finish. The new campaign for Italian blonde oranges has also started early. The current heat is not favoring the quality and demand for clementines and artichokes. It's getting busy. read more

In Sicily, a new brand has been born, called Unica, which adopts the every day low price commercial formula, focusing on continuous affordability throughout the year. The first store was inaugurated by the company. read more

The deadline for free submission of candidatures for the Fruit Logistica Innovation Award in the Fresh Produce and Technology categories has been extended to November 7, 2025. Fruit Logistica will take place from February 4 to 6, 2026 in Berlin. There will be two categories, two juries, and ten disruptive innovations. read more

Preserving the quality of apples after harvest is a crucial challenge for the fruit and vegetable sector. During the storage and transportation of apples, maintaining crispness, flavor, and freshness is essential to ensure consumer satisfaction and reduce food waste. read more

The new commercial season for Jingold has started. It is in line with the best performances of recent years, with the distribution of sizes remaining stable compared to the previous campaign. There is an increase in volumes for both yellow and red flesh varieties. Yellow kiwi. read more

With a tripled production estimated at around 1,800 tons from approximately 360 cultivated hectares, Dulcis inaugurates the new commercial season with a significant growth compared to the previous year. Calabria is a new strategic cultivation area, with the first test supplies being sent abroad. read more