The plum offer is wide, the new Gala apple productions are starting, both from the plain and mountain areas, with the first harvests of plain Golden Delicious apples. The tomato sector globally records a decrease of over 2%. The demand for pumpkins is not yet at full capacity. Prices are in. read more

Syngenta Vegetable Seeds announces that the 2025 edition of Fields of Innovation will take place from September 23rd to 25th, 2025 in Grootebroek, the Netherlands. The three-day event will showcase significant advancements in disease resistance, sustainable farming practices, and. read more

Fresh Del Monte announces the arrival of the first shipments of premium oranges under the Del Monte brand, harvested and packaged in the region of Salto (Uruguay), ready to be distributed in the main European markets starting from next week. Wide range of sizes. read more

Jingold's season is just around the corner: the harvest of the first kiwis will start in the second half of September, with the first picks of red-fleshed fruits, while yellow kiwi will be available not before October 10, with the peak of harvesting in the second half of the month. From Italy. read more

The melon campaign continues, with demand remaining lively and good quality, but poor for watermelons. There is also strong demand for peaches and nectarines, but weak for eggplants and green beans. The quality of "salad" tomatoes is not optimal, as they have been penalized by a challenging summer. read more

Positive signals continue on fruit and vegetable consumption: according to the market observatory Cso Italy, in the first half of 2025, total volumes amount to 2.68 million tons, up by 4% compared to 2024, while total spending reaches 6.95 billion euros (+8%). read more

Pac2000A Conad has strengthened its presence in the Ragusa area with a Conad store in Marina di Ragusa, located on the provincial road 25 in Contrada Gaddimeli, on an area of 1,000 square meters. The fruit and vegetable department is quite representative of the group's mission, which emphasizes read more

In the Italian market for importing exotic fruits, McGarlet stands out as a strategic player thanks to its strong, quality-oriented corporate structure. read more

Proposing custom, technologically advanced, and truly sustainable packaging solutions that can protect products. This is the mission that has always guided the Guillin Group, founded in Ornans, France in 1972. Within the Fresh Produce business unit, the companies Ciesse read more

During the Mantuan Melon Symposium, we had the opportunity to meet and talk with companies belonging to the Mantuan Melon Consortium, established to meet a specific need: "To make consumers aware of a unique product, often unrecognized," says Mauro Aguzzi, president. read more

All applications of ethylene for fruit ripening. Catalytic Generators, based in Norfolk, Virginia (USA), a specialist in this technology, will participate in Fruit Attraction 2025 (Hall 10, Stand 10A25) scheduled in Madrid from September 30 to October 2. "We want that". read more

The closing of the 2024/2025 fiscal year confirms the growth of Brio, a company within the Alegra Group specialized in organic fruits and vegetables. The revenue is on the rise, reaching 67.3 million euros, a 21% increase compared to the previous fiscal year, results that, in a stagnant market, correspond to a read more

The table grape harvest campaign of O.P. Agritalia, the producer organization in Puglia and Sicily, is in full swing: significant volumes and substantial quantities of organic and PGI grapes. The campaign for table grapes by O.P. Agritalia. read more

For the second consecutive year, Chiquita bananas will be present at the Venice Film Festival, scheduled from today, August 27, to September 6. "We are happy to participate," highlights Mariaelena Paragone, head of global brand building strategy at Chiquita, "for the second year." read more

The Chierese-Carmagnolese food district is starting a new path of territorial enhancement. It chooses to do so on the occasion of the 76th edition of the national pepper fair in Carmagnola, a symbolic product of the area, by presenting a showcase at the Agri-food Center. read more

The European Commission has approved the first health claim awarded to a fresh fruit, the green kiwi, which is also the first one approved for fresh products in general. The decision comes after a strict evaluation process, which is successful in one out of 8 requests. read more

Lidl Italia's social media campaign visible throughout the month of August focuses on the daily gestures we make to cook and consume fruits and vegetables, in a joyful context reminiscent of a summer hit. Not surprisingly, the main video features the iconic song "La Banana" by Michael. read more

The producer of Pescabivona IGP from Parlapiano Sicilia intervened at the festival in Bivona by participating in a talk show, right in the middle of the distribution of this fruit to the large-scale retail trade. The saga of Pescabivona IGP with Parlapiano Sicilia. read more

The producer of Pescabivona Igp Parlapiano Sicilia participated in a talk show at the festival in Bivona, right in the middle of the distribution of this fruit to retailers. The saga of Pescabivona Igp with Parlapiano Sicilia. read more

The EcorNaturaSì Impact Report confirms the retailer's commitment to the Planet specializing in organic products. As stated by CEO Fausto Iori in the presentation of the document, "we are committed not only to supporting, but also to identifying new read more