As summer comes to an end, Dole's van doesn't stop. After visiting the main Italian beaches as part of the Dole Summer Vibes campaign, the fruit producer's vehicle continues its journey with a series of promotional activities from Northern to Southern Italy. By the way, it is a van. read more

After two years in which onion prices almost doubled, with the 2024 production having just begun, prices are starting to fall again. The new national golden onions cost around 1 euro per kilogram in July (cal. 60/80 - category I°), a value that has since dropped to 0.70-0.80 €/kg. read more

On 10th and 11th October, it's Walnut Day to celebrate the beginning of the harvest. New Factor, a company specialized in marketing dried fruits for the Italian retail sector, will open the doors of the San Martino farm in Forlì to witness the mechanized harvest and the first. read more

October is approaching, the month of breast cancer prevention, and the first initiatives are starting. Among these, one stands out: that of Melandri Gaudenzio, a women-led company focused on innovation, which is presenting the Pink Bean under the Melandri Nature&Health brand. read more

The importance of women in the fruit and vegetable supply chain, the well-being of women and children through healthy and sustainable nutrition will be some of the topics discussed in a roundtable dedicated to conscious consumption of fruits and vegetables, which will involve the participation of the Association Le. read more

In the new organic season in Val Venosta, a -10% decrease in volumes compared to last year is expected, despite an even greater decline in Europe. This was announced by Vipche, who will be attending Fruit Attraction 2024 (8-10 October). The summer season was exceptional thanks to the microclimate, as mentioned by Gerhard Eberhöfer. read more

Approximately 1500 square meters, mainly dedicated to potatoes, carrots, and fourth range pumpkins destined for the HoReCa channel. Patfrut, a cooperative of the Naturitalia group, has inaugurated in Medicina (Bo) the new plant specialized in processing vegetables from its members. read more

Flooded fields and submerged vegetables: these are just some of the reports received by Confagricoltura Forlì-Cesena and Rimini. The bad weather has also affected the metropolitan area of Bologna, causing damage to fruit crops. Lettuce underwater, damaged crops. read more

Sponsorships in the sports sector are expanding for Dole Italia, which has announced a partnership with Givova Scafati Basket. Following triathlons and football, in addition to a series of sporting events such as marathons and running trophies, the brand known for premium bananas and pineapples is broadening their presence. read more

With the end of the summer break, it's back to school time. It's an important transitional moment that marks a series of changes in daily habits. Retailers have also adapted by offering activities and targeted display solutions to celebrate Back to School. This is no exception. read more

The national melon campaign of 2024 started at the beginning of April with Sicilian products showing prices close to 3 euros per kilogram. Before that period, Moroccan netted melons were available with significantly lower prices. Moroccan melons had quality... read more

The pomegranate harvesting in Calabria started about ten days earlier than usual. In the Sibari Plain, members of the Op Agricor in Corigliano Rossano (Cosenza) carried out the first harvests, and the first shipments left the Calabrian plant. read more

The new campaign for Emilian pears has started, featuring the Abate Fetel and William varieties. The quantities of Italian pumpkins, specifically the Lunga Violina and Moscata di Provenza cultivars, are increasing. There is also a growing demand for cauliflower. Lastly, the final notes are for the Vittoria white grapes and Strawberry grapes. read more

In the Italian fruit and vegetable landscape, the Lusia Market stands out as one of the main centers of excellence in Northern Italy. Thanks to the pioneering vision of Nevio Maggiolo, founder of Maggiolo Srl, the market has been able to evolve while keeping strong roots in tradition. read more

Fruit is a fundamental food in the human diet, rich in essential nutrients and beneficial bioactive compounds for health. However, managing the ripening of fruit poses a significant challenge for the food industry. Fruit must go through a read more

The perspectives of the controlled temperature supply chain are at the center of the fifth edition of Fresh Food Logistics-The Summit, which will take place on the 9th and 10th of October at Pavilion 4 of Ifema Madrid, as part of Fruit Attraction 2024. Key requirements read more

Reassuring clarifications come from Ortorom, the manufacturer's recall notice, published on the Ministry of Health's website, of several batches of Iceberg lettuce from 19 different brands due to microbiological risk caused by the presence of Listeria Monocytogenes. read more

At the center of Lidlin Sweden's new experiment is a very specific question: can music help fruits and vegetables grow better and enhance their flavor? Together with the government research institute Rise, the brand has carried out a project to provide a concrete answer. read more

There are companies that, even in difficult times for consumption, think big and focus on innovation, new trends, believing that daring in the long run pays off. One of these is called Solco Maggiore and it deserves credit for having started the entire process (lasting four years) that led to the... read more

The export of Italian fruit and vegetables is growing in the first half of 2024. Data from Istat processed by Fruitimprese show an increase compared to the same period last year of 5% in volume and 3% in value, which amounts to just below 2.8 billion euros. Citrus fruits are part of this trend. read more