Macfrut (with a 40% increase in turnover in 2024) is increasingly looking towards the Middle East and African markets. The presentation of the 42nd edition in Cairo, following previous editions in Doha, Riyadh, and Expo Dubai, confirms this trend. Egypt as an international partner, with the Lazio Region playing a leading role, focusing on potatoes. read more

The new VG il Viaggiator Goloso store opened this morning at Via Spartaco 12 in Milan, a central area rich in offices, presents the new format of the sign, an urban taste shop, in which there is ample space for fruit and vegetables. Fruit and vegetables under the spotlight in the shop format. read more

The table grape campaign continues, with demand focusing on seedless white and pink varieties. The Italian pumpkin season has also started, with the first arrivals of Moscata di Provenza, Tonda Delica, and Violina varieties. As for peaches and nectarines, the markets are almost exclusively stocked with the usual varieties. read more

War and climate change are the main concerns for Italians, as highlighted in the new Coop 2024 Report. The fact that fruits and vegetables are one of the categories most affected by climate change is confirmed daily by the news we experience. read more

The third edition of the 2024 Be Fruity! project, conceived by SG Marketing, has successfully concluded. This multi-channel promotional campaign aimed at promoting the consumption of fruits and vegetables saw 100,000 entries in the instant-win contest "Summer is Be Fruity!" and over 20,000 tastings. read more

For national watermelons, the marketing period has now been extended, starting from the end of April and (surprisingly) ending well into October. Climate change also encourages consumption of this fruit/vegetable even in the autumn months. You might be interested. read more

The engines are warming up for Luv Fiera, the first vertical trade fair for table grapes scheduled to take place from October 22nd to 24th in Bari. "The program is already available on the official website, but it will be constantly updated," says Mirko Sgaramella, project manager of Luv Fiera. read more

Millions of euros in damages to agricultural productions in open fields and greenhouses, trees swept away, particularly affecting flower and herb plants. The severe weather that has especially hit Liguria is being assessed, with ongoing checks also in Piedmont and Lombardy. Reviewing the situation. read more

Revenue reaches 56 million euros (+11% compared to last year) and sales volumes consolidation: positive balance for Brio, a company of the Alegra Group specialized in organic fruits and vegetables. From the partnership with Alce Nero to the private label apples Brio-Alce Nero. read more

The apple harvest has started well in the designated areas of Trentino Alto Adige, an area that alone produces about two-thirds of the national total (with forecasts of 2.16 million tons for the current year). According to estimates released during Prognosfruit, the 2024-2025 season is expected to be successful. read more

Australian Avocados, Joy Wing Mau Group, Sam’s Club China, and Hortifrut IG Berries are the winners of the Asia Fruit Awards in the four respective categories. These are Marketing Campaign of the Year, Importer of the Year, Fresh Produce Retailer of the Year. read more

Gruppo Unifrutti has announced the successful completion of the acquisition of 100% of Sociedad Exportadora Verfrut S.A. ("Verfrut"), a fruit producer and exporter with over 7,500 hectares of operations in Chile and Peru. Unifrutti reaffirms its position as one of the largest producers of fruits. read more

The production of seedless grapes is continuously growing worldwide. The organic seedless grape production is also increasing annually by around +5-7% at the European level, accounting for a market share in Europe ranging from 5 to 10% of the total. Italy, among the main European producers, contributes with. read more

Cso Italy is once again a protagonist at Asia Fruit Logistica, taking place in Hong Kong from Wednesday 4 to Friday 6 September, with a collective stand (booth F20, hall 3) measuring 165 sqm. read more

The over 4,000 apple growers of the Vog-Home of apples Consortium are hard at work on the new harvest. The prospects for the upcoming commercial season are positive, with the guarantee of product availability for 12 months a year. Also contributing to the promising forecasts is the successful closure. read more

Torna Fields of Innovation, a showcase event by Syngenta Vegetable Seeds dedicated to innovative solutions for the horticultural industry, scheduled to take place from September 24th to 26th, 2024 in Grootebroek, Netherlands. Over 1200 key industry operators from around the world are expected to attend this prestigious showcase. read more

The Italian table grape campaign is in full swing: the most requested variety is the white Vittoria. Meanwhile, the Italian melon campaign is coming to an end. It's also the end of the campaign for peaches and nectarines, with the sale of Sicilian products closing the season. read more

Alce Nero, a brand of organic farmers and processors since 1978, is expanding its range of organic fruit purees for children in 100g doypacks with new flavors: apple, peach, apricot, and oats. Alce Nero: 100% Italian fruit puree. read more

The apple sector, always looking for innovative solutions to optimize production processes and ensure the highest quality of the final product, can find valuable support in the various solutions offered by Sorma Group. Among them is the revolutionary Aporo filling machine designed. read more

SpeSì is the supermarket chain owned by the Petruzzi family and part of the company Tre P Srl, the latter being a founding partner of Scudo scarl which is affiliated with the C3-Supercentrale Forum Group. In recent weeks, the chain has expanded its presence with. read more