There is a new frontier in active packaging that focuses on using natural substances and moving away from nanotechnologies based on heavy metals. It is preferable if these substances are derived from waste, following the principles of the circular economy. This innovation is being driven by startups, such as the one in Sardinia. read more

At Fruit Attraction, we met with the management of Pink Lady Europe, one of the most successful brands in the world of apples. They welcomed us to their minimalist stand, which was the work of an artist like the Italian designer Francesco Poroli, who designed both the stand and the shopper bags. read more

Even in Italy, the eve of All Saints' Day is now celebrated in the most eccentric ways. The fruit and vegetable department of the stores is no exception, offering original display solutions that usually feature pumpkins as the main protagonist. Let's see some typical setups. read more

Always considered a precious product - Roman emperors eagerly consumed it while reclining on the triclinium, and Jack the Ripper used it to lure his victims - table grapes are now experiencing a new phase in their relationship with both consumers and the market. read more

Seasonality is one of the key pillars of many retail chains. To emphasize the presence of seasonal products, retailers and their respective produce department managers experiment with a variety of display and assortment solutions, often with a creative touch. In this context, read more

Good the first and it won't be the last. Now even Italian table grapes, one of the most sought-after and appreciated excellences of the tricolor fruit and vegetable sector on foreign markets, have their long-awaited vertical fair. The zero edition of Luv has indeed ended with substantial success. read more

The appointment with Biosolutions International Event (Bie) is renewed, the exhibition dedicated to natural products for plant defense, nutrition, and biostimulation, scheduled for the next edition of Macfrut, from Tuesday 6th to Thursday 8th May 2025 at Rimini Expo Centre. It will be coordinated by... read more

The 2024 campaign of the Melone Mantovano Igp has come to a close, and Mauro Aguzzi, president of the Melone Mantovano Igp Consortium, is drawing up an initial assessment. "We have recorded a better performance than in 2023, in terms of commercial results, exceeding 11,000 tons, a milestone never reached before." read more

New Factor, a company specialized in selling dried fruits in the Italian retail sector (such as walnuts, almonds, pistachios, hazelnuts), is successfully carrying out the In-Noce supply chain project for the development of Romagna walnuts. They lead the project, together with the Faenza cooperative. read more

Full production for national persimmons, while the sale of clementines has started: the first Italian clementines arrived last week. The new harvest of Italian chestnuts has begun, with the first shipments also for the Marroni varieties. The Fuji apples are enjoying good success. read more

Despar Nord continues its program of development and restyling of the sales network, aligning the sales points with the most modern image of the brand. The key factors that distinguish the fruit and vegetable department remain the same, as already described in this article. read more

Chiquita is once again launching the "Small Change, Big Difference" campaign for 2024 to raise awareness for breast cancer prevention, supporting the Airc Foundation in Italy. This increasing commitment not only enriches the project in terms of design but also in its ability to engage with consumers, particularly women. read more

The first edition of Luv-Fiera dell’Uva da Tavola 2024 is ready to kick off, gathering industry players in Bari from October 22nd to 24th at the Nuova Fiera del Levante. The 8,000 square meter space will host over 200 exhibitors including associations, consortia, producers, and. read more

Arriving on the shelves in supermarkets in some regions of Italy, at trusted fruit and vegetable stores, as well as on the dedicated e-shop, is the yellow kiwi from Basilicata under the Kiwy Matera brand, produced by Nicofruit, which is part of the Op Frutthera Growers, made up of 30 local growers. The variety is... read more

At the recent Fruit Attraction fair in Madrid, the Melinda Consortium presented the new brand image of the Golden Delicious apple. For this historic variety, considered the queen of apples and the most consumed by Italians, Melinda has decided to renew the image to make it read more

At Fruit Attraction 2024, Sorma presented three technological innovations for fruit selection. The new solutions include PulpVision, Bioscan, and an improved version of HyperVision. PulpVision: optical selection for kiwi. read more

Satisfaction from the Italian Consortium of Nurserymen who participated in Fruit Attraction 2024. The Italian Consortium of Nurserymen, specialized for over forty years in the genetic improvement of apple and strawberry, presented in Madrid the latest innovations and the results of ongoing research projects. In addition to that, read more

For years, Conad Nord Ovest has been working to promote local excellence and producers operating in the areas where the cooperative is active. This commitment led to the creation of the "I nostri Ori" line in 2021, offering locally sourced fruits, vegetables, and seafood. read more

Very positive results from Apofruit's spring 2024 settlement - the first of four planned by Op during the year - presented to the members in three meetings held in Scanzano Jonico, Cesena, and Bosco Mesola. read more

At the Madrid Fruit Attraction 2024 fair, La Grande Bellezza Italiana celebrated its sixth anniversary by presenting a selection of autumnal fruits and vegetables. Among the highlights of the stand were some of the brand's jewels: the red Igp apple, the table grapes. read more