The Melone 2023 Summit, promoted byBasf Nunhems, was an interesting conference that discussed the melon supply chain in Italy, from the field to the point of sale, at a time when cultivated areas are shrinking from 18 to 16 thousand hectares, according to the data on display
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Consumer demand has increased the value of kiwima sales climate change and the spread of pathogens make sorting and sizing solutions necessary for higher product quality, better efficiency and less waste. Tomra Food offers three systems of
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Agro-voltaics is growing in Italy, with Sardinia leading the way in terms of average plant size per megawatt and Lombardy in terms of installed power. The sector, supported by NRP plans and technological innovation, promises an increase by 2024. Thanks to the
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The stories and faces of Caat's fruit and vegetable companies. A new format kicked off in the last few days, with the first launch episodes broadcast on the Centro Agroalimentare Torino's social networks, Facebook pages, Linkedin and YouTube channel. Among the first companies to talk about their
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The Orsero Group renews its support for the Flying Angels Foundation, a non-profit organisation that finances and organises life-saving air flights for seriously ill children around the world who cannot be treated in their own country. From November (and while stocks last), the
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The Kanzi apple marketed in Italy by Voge Viphas launched its marketing campaign with innovative and high-energy initiatives in line with the brand: participation in the Deejay Tendi Milan marathon and the XXL Cube in Bologna. Also in store promotion and initiatives aimed at the
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Going beyond the Cavendish variety to produce bananas resistant to pathogens and more resilient to climate change. This is the goal of the innovative Yelloway project launched by Chiquitain in collaboration with KeyGene, MusaRadix and Wageningen University and Research. After mapping
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Italy is speeding up bilateral agreements with non-EU countries in the Far East on the subject of phytosanitary protocols, a subject that has often been a brake on exports and also ended up on the Ministry's table. After the necessary inspection visits, prepared by Cso Italy, we open
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Organoleptic quality of domestic clementines not yet optimal: first appearance of the common clementine. With the arrival of the Rojo Brillante variety, persimmon prices should improve. With the varieties Scilate (Envy) and Cripps Pink (Pink Lady) the
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Club apple projects are growing and yielding increasingly positive results. Among these is that ofCrimson Snow, which brings together top companies such as Rivoira and Sanifrutta in Piedmont, Consorzio Vog and Fratelli Clementi in Bolzano. We talk about this with Jürgen Braun,ad ofKiku Variety
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Chestnuts are the seasonal product par excellence. We use them during a limited period of the year, they lend themselves to numerous uses in cooking and characterise this period, making it distinctive. In the South in particular, it is usual to find roasted chestnuts in various corners of the city. Also
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Wood is the most sustainable packaging and now has a new international seal, Ecowoox. The European certification mark, which guarantees the complete recyclability of wood packaging, is an initiative of Fedemco, which presented it at Fruit Attraction. The seal
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Cedior, a multifunctional fruit and vegetable centre and well-known for its Elisir, Cedioro and Lombardia Gerunda brands, has chosen the logistics provider Gi.Ma. Trans for deliveries to large-scale distribution centres. Guaranteed by remote tracking. Growth target in the Centre-South Lo
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A large part of our energy future will come from energy communities, which have the potential to revolutionise the energy system of states, making the most of the availability of free energy. The European Union has regulated them in the Red II Directive and Italy is among
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'A reality that has continued to grow steadily, prioritising innovation and always keeping the focus on the consumer'. This is how Martin Pinzger, general manager of the Vip-Association of Fruit and Vegetable Cooperatives in Venosta Valley, explains the success
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Ortia, a brand inspired by the tradition of Italian cheeses with a vegetable twist, launches Cremoso, the chickpea-based spread that aims to be a plant-based alternative to dairy products. And it aims to be on the shelves of the large-scale retail trade. A 100% plant-based product prepared as
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Back on the market, with a growing crop, is envy, the premium apple of the Vog and Vip consortia. And it does so with a disruptive, aestheticising visual communication that recalls the world of beauty and fashion. Crunchy and aromatic read more

The Poli Group (Agorà Network), active on the market in the provinces of Trento, Bolzano and Verona with 68 sales outlets under the Poli, Regina, Orvea and CCAmort brands, inaugurated the Cittadella, a sales structure comprising several activities including an Iperpoli, the largest
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The Realco Group (D.IT-Distribuzione Italiana) is a multi-brand reality that operates under the Sigma, Ecu and d Economy brands, differentiating its presence with various formats in line with customers' diverse consumption needs. In particular, the Ecu brand offers the formula
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The budget of the Operational Programme 2024 of Aop Gruppo Viva, in which 13 associated POs, operating throughout the country, participate: Apofruit Italia, Asipo, Botticelli, Cerere, Codma, Consorzio Agribologna, Mongolfiera,
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