Roberto Baggio, Francesco Totti, and Javier Zanetti are once again the protagonists on the football fields. Dole Italy, a producer and distributor of fruit, is a partner in the nostalgia operation, an event that will bring back onto the field 36 retired footballers, from the national team's top scorer to. read more

The fruit and vegetable sector is the main supply chain of interest for wholesale markets, as around half of the product flows in Italy pass through this channel. The origin is predominantly national, with a significant share of local productions (coming from a distance). read more

Organized by Ifema Madrid and Fepex, the 16th edition of Fruit Attraction, which will take place from October 8th to 10th, 2024 in the Spanish capital, will feature specific areas and actions to facilitate sales, promotion, development, and growth of all exhibiting companies. The event will focus on providing opportunities for networking, innovation, and business expansion for participants. read more

"In 23 years of career in the organic apple sector, I have never seen such a positive situation." This is how Gerhard Eberhöfer, responsible for organic production at Vip, the association of fruit and vegetable cooperatives in Val Venosta, summarizes the situation. read more

The new commercial season of Perla Nera has started, featuring the mid-sized watermelon with dark skin and few seeds, sweet and crunchy, exclusively produced by Op Francescon, Peviani, and Op La Mongolfiera. read more

The tomato campaign is now in full swing: prices of cherry and date tomatoes have dropped by 60% compared to last year. The apricot campaign is going well (with the Errani variety entering the market) as well as the nectarine campaign. The campaigns for watermelons, cherries, and peaches remain stagnant and are not optimal yet. read more

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It is the fight against fruit and vegetable waste that drives the innovation of agreenet. PìFresc is a simple sticker to be applied inside the packaging. Made of biodegradable material, it releases active ingredients suitable for food, derived from essential oils, which reduce the development of. read more

The 41st edition of Macfrut has ended and it is time to take stock for Agricola Lusia, the company from Rovigo specializing in the sourcing, packaging, and distribution of national and overseas citrus fruits. The most important news is that since May 7th, the company has modified the. read more

Three new ranges, two mousses (one protein-based) and a 100% fruit dessert, created by Melinda Lab, the Business Unit of the Consortium committed to developing ideas and products in the processed foods sector, are at the center of a diversified promotional campaign in June. The highlight event in Milan. read more

The trend of bowls continues to dominate the scene, combining with the customization trend of food. Cameo presents its interpretation for the summer with My Fruit Bowl: fruit pulp with a luscious texture, soft and juicy fruit pieces, and seeds. read more

Dole Italia, a company in the field of production and distribution of fresh fruit, confirms its presence again this year at Deejay Tri. The event is scheduled for Saturday, June 1st and Sunday, June 2nd at the Idroscalo in Milan. "Triathlon is a unique challenge," comments Cristina Bambini. read more

Syngenta Vegetable Seeds introduces the latest innovation in tomatoes: Doryta is the midi-plum variety that represents the evolution of Piccadilly. The presentation took place during the Open Day in Fondi at the Petrillo Roberto Farm. Less waste even at the point of sale with Doryta tomatoes. read more

SG Marketing Agroalimentare announces the start of the third edition of the summer season campaign Be Fruity! The project aims to support the consumption of fruits and vegetables through a mix of promotional activations and to engage consumers in leisure places and special events. read more

The marketing of the first Italian apricots has started, with different cultivars ranging from Cot to Pricia. The sale of Bigarreau cherries is coming to an end, making way for Pugliese Ferrovia cherries. The watermelon campaign is expected to pick up soon, with a new product on the way. read more

There remains uncertainty on the supply side of the cashew market. This factor, combined with sustained demand, is leading to significant increases in the prices of the dried fruit. Extreme weather conditions and limited investments are hindering production. Image generated by AI. read more

Chiquita is investing in logistics. In Cortenuova, in the province of Bergamo, they have inaugurated the largest banana ripening center with the blue sticker in Europe, located within the logistics hub of the operator Gi.Ma.Trans. The technological facility features 24 ripening cells spread over 5,000 square meters. read more

For the ninth consecutive year, Dole Italia will be present at RiminiWellness, which will take place in the city of Rimini from May 30th to June 2nd. The company is preparing to welcome sports enthusiasts, wellness seekers, and those interested in balanced nutrition at the Foodwell area with a colorful display. read more

At the ParmaFood Group at Cibus in Parma, in addition to presenting the new references on ready-made dishes, they also focused on innovations related to the assortment in the Fresh Ideas line, with products based on fruits and vegetables or very fresh products, processed in HPP. read more

McGarlet, among the most recognized companies in Italy in the field of exotic fruits, continues to offer its customers new references. In a market like Italy, where domestic consumption of exotic fruits is slowly but steadily increasing, McGarlet does not hesitate to follow the trend. read more