The 2024 production campaign for the Green Asparagus of Altedo Igp has kicked off, slightly earlier than in previous years: an abundant production of the highest quality is expected. Germany one of the main export destinations read more

Rijk Zwaan introduces the first lamuyo pepper variety resistant to Leveillula taurica (powdery mildew) in Sicily. Sicilian growers were able to appreciate the excellent field performance of this variety, 35-LR1682 RZ F1, which is soon to be introduced commercially, at a demo
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Sustainability, interpreted in the necessary data culture, is increasingly affecting logistics. And it is expressed in collaborative projects. The partnership between the OrtoRomi agricultural cooperative, Ifco, a global supplier of reusable RPC crates, and Alì, with 117
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EU Council and Parliament agreed. Ban on single-use plastic packaging for fruit and vegetables weighing less than 1.5 kg if unprocessed. But with exceptions. First of all, the ban will not affect fourth range products, i.e. processed products (thus excluding salad
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After the success of the digital communication for the years 2022 and 2023, Nicofruit, has entrusted Brand-Cross with all the corporate and product communication of Fragola Matera for 2024, the year in which it celebrates its anniversary. The aim is to create an emotional bond with the Fragola Matera consumer
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The Ipercoop sales outlet in Milazzo (Me), developed over an area of 4,000 square metres and the food locomotive of the Parco Corolla shopping centre, has been renovated and represents the formula on which the NewFdm(Radenza-Coop Alleanza 3.0) will focus to renew the format of its four
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Late oranges, Valencia Late variety, are arriving, while the end of the campaign for Tarocco oranges is approaching. The asparagus campaign has started. High presence of Italian strawberries, best quotations for those from Matera followed by Candonga. Under tone the artichoke market for which we wait
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During Fruit Logistica 2024 we stopped by the stand of La Grande Bellezza Italiana to take stock of two concepts, design and youth, that have always permeated the role of the network of companies active in the fruit and vegetable sector. We were able to talk to Camilla Turrina of the Odorizzi company,
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Also this year the initiative Lemons for Research, a project of Fondazione Umberto Veronesi Ets realised in exclusive partnership withCitrus l'orto italiano, is back. In supermarkets, citrus fruits will be available in special nets distinguishable from packages
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Final go-ahead for the European single text on quality products. At the Strasbourg plenary session, the new EU regulation on PDO, PGI and TSG products was voted in. It will make it possible to strengthen the role of consortia, protect production chains of excellence and valorise the
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The healthy character of fruit and vegetable production finds a home for the first time at Macfrut 2024. New product trends, from the fourth range to fruit and vegetable snacks and fresh juices, will find space in the first edition of Innovation Hub For Healthy Food, realised in
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With Goldenweeks, comprising special activities in retail outlets, supported by dedicated POP materials and communication in various media, VIP invites you to rediscover the Golden Delicious through its pairing with other foods
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La Scuola allo Stadio,a relevant socio-educational project promoted and organised by Atalanta B.C. Dole Italia, Official Healthy Food Sponsor of the Orbital Club, has restarted.
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What are the drivers when buying potatoes? How important are sustainability, price, origin, supply chain? This question was answered by a survey in a number of large supermarkets and retail outlets on the peninsula conducted last November by Potatoes Forever. In its second year of activity,
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Adhoc is the cash and carry sign, reserved for professionals in the horeca sector, present in Campania with four sales outlets (Arzano, Capua-Vitulazio, Castellammare di Stabia and Orta di Atella), in Puglia with a sales outlet in Altamura, and also in Molise thanks to the recent
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Relations between Italy and Azerbaijan (currently our leading oil supplier and host country of COP29) are getting closer and closer in the constant search for technologies for production innovation. A new mission for Macfrut 2024 saw the participation of around twenty companies
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27The Tarocco orange campaign is drawing to a close, while strawberry production in Basilicata is getting into full swing. Good volumes but rather firm demand for peppers and courgettes. Radicchio continues to have high prices. More demand is expected for artichokes
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Innovation and resistance were the focus of another Rijk Zwaanfocused Demo Days on lettuces. Around 80 participants, including growers, technicians, nurserymen, cooperatives and retailers, took part in the Demo Day at the Società Agricola
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From Monday 26 February, and for the whole month of March, an innovative multimedia advertising campaign will involve Pedon's line of ZuppeI Pronti, consisting of Zuppa di legumi e cereali, Zuppa di Fagioli con pasta and Minestrone. The claim, You can't tell in time that it's already ready, puts
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Tomorrow, 24 February, is Fruit and Vegetable Retailer Day, organised by the Confcommercio Milano provincial association of fruit and vegetable retailers, in partnership with Melinda. More than 50 points of sale will participate in the event. The objective, as
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