On the occasion of the release of Inside Out 2, Del Monte partners with Walt Disney Pixar by customizing the labels of its main fresh fruit products, from pineapples to bananas, kiwis, and berries. Through a tailored communication campaign, they create the slogan "la read more

It will be up to the new European Parliament legislature to address the issue of agrochemicals, after the proposal to reduce them by half by 2030 was withdrawn at the request of Commissioner Ursula von der Leyen. However, the most innovative companies have been taking action on this issue for a long time. read more

For strawberries, the last months of the 2023 autumn-winter production season were characterized by high prices, with quotes above average: prices remained close to 10 euros per kilo for a long time, sometimes even surpassing that threshold. read more

The Alegra Group (which includes the companies Alegra, Brio, and Valfrutta Fresco) is assessing the stone fruit campaign: spring weather anomalies have impacted production, but investments in plant protection and an expansion strategy are in place. read more

Continuous positive trend for Italian exports of fresh fruit and vegetables: in the first quarter of 2024, both value (+2.5%) and volume (+1.6%) increased compared to the same period of the previous year, according to data re-elaborated by Fruitimprese from Istat. However, imports are growing at a double-digit rate. read more

The plant-based cheese offering continues to expand. Erbochicco, a reference of the Verys line, is the vegetable alternative to blue cheese. A market that is growing at a double-digit rate. read more

With five projects selected for the final phase, the Danila Bragantini Award, the innovation oscar promoted for the sixth consecutive year by the National Association of Women in the Fruit and Vegetable Sector, aims to give voice to female entrepreneurship in the industry. The 2024 edition. read more

The climate does not favor some productions, such as melons, leading to a decrease in prices, while watermelon is entering the market in full swing. New varieties of apricots are entering the market, such as Errani, Flopria, and Orange Ruby. The high prices of cherries are pushing consumers to... read more

New edition of the Innovation Hub Awards at Fruit Attraction, the fruit and vegetable fair organized by Ifema Madrid and Fepex, which will take place for its 16th edition from October 8 to 10. A dedicated space for the three days of the event. read more

The summer season of Vip's products has started: it kicked off in mid-June with mountain cauliflower. read more

Consumer habits are changing, and customers are increasingly inclined to opt for ready-made or easy-to-prepare solutions. Based on these considerations, retailers are adopting targeted solutions. Inside the Spazio Conad store in Sassari on Viale Porto... read more

Agrintesa has celebrated the acquisition (merger by incorporation) of Osas, a historic cooperative company based in Castrovillari (Cs) specialized in the production of stone fruits (peaches, nectarines, and apricots, with numerous hectares of Ondine in full development) and citrus fruits (particularly Clementines). read more

Syngenta Vegetable Seeds expands the spinach range by offering operators a renewed and competitive assortment, with the added bonus of high resistance to Peronospora Pe:20. The focus is particularly on 4 new varieties: El Waka and El Macarena for baby leaf; El Pizzica and El Velocidoper. read more

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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