Demand for watermelons is very strong with production coming into full swing. High and decidedly good quality also for melons with prices at historic highs. Good volumes for peaches and nectarines but demand is not the best, the same goes for plums.The entry of the new
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There are many ways to support the consumption of fruit and vegetables, which are essential for the prevention of many diseases, according to scientific studies. Little thought had been given to the elderly. Thus, against the current, the initiative of a healthy snack at the Casa di Cura San Giuseppe in
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The Russian-Ukrainian war and the trade tensions between China and the USA are also having an effect on the export markets for fruit and vegetables. The good news is, for example, the opening of China, for the first time, to Italian pears. Phytosanitary agreements are now one of the keys to making
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'They want to invest in Arra grapes, with the aim of being a reference point for them in Sicily'. The Barbera Group held a conference dedicated to this particular variety of seedless grapes in Canicattì, in the province of Agrigento, which was attended by many
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Sicilian producers must adopt new techniques for the winter cultivation of aubergines if they want to counter the growing trend of foreign imports and if they do not want to risk being denied access to the large-scale retail trade due to improper use
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Helping to deseasonalise and internationalise the Calabria destination through one of its agrifood icons is the objective of the Tropea Experience. This year the Festival of the Red Onion of Tropea Calabria Igp will be inaugurated on the eve of the autumn equinox and
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The advertising campaign for Melinda cherries, which have recently arrived on the shelves of the large-scale retail trade, has begun. This year's promotion is based on the cities of Milan and Florence with large, high-impact digital posters in high traffic areas. Specifically in Milan
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High prices and a compromised harvest in Italy also due to the flood. In fact, global demand for cherries is increasing and packing stations are under pressure as they have to handle larger volumes. An emergency that can be overcome thanks to the
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L'Insalata dell'Ortoclosed the first half of 2023 with an important growth in turnover. "In the first six months of the year we recorded a 10% increase in turnover over the same period in 2022," explains CEO Cinzia
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The weather is still the protagonist, in a negative way. The violent thunderstorm on Monday afternoon that hit agriculture in the Bologna area, particularly in Valsamoggia and the Anzola dell'Emilia area, caused extensive damage to crops. A lot of fruit fell to the ground, while that
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The Be Fruity! summer tour, devised and organised by Sgmarketing, gets under way. From 14 to 30 July eight stops in seven seaside resorts, three regions involved: the protagonists are seven premium products, representative of the fruit and vegetable department. The products will also be offered as drinks created by the
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The Mordi e Vinci con Evelina (Bite and Win with Evelina) competition, the initiative launched by Melindae the apple club Evelinwhich for 12 weeks offered as many weekends for four people in Val di Non and Val di Sole, closed with an extremely positive balance. On social media will be told
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Galbani Santa Lucia and Bonduelle present the perfect pairing for summer. The two brands, dairy and fresh-cut respectively, join forces by bringing their flagship products to the table: salad and mozzarella with the claim 'Made to be
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The 2022 balance sheet of Apofruit Italia was approved.The total value of production was EUR 268,140,000. The consolidated balance sheet of the Group (Apofruit, Canova and Mediterraneo Group) reached 339,784,000 euro and the net profit was 568,000 euro. The winter liquidation amounted to
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Strong demand for watermelons driven by high temperatures. Demand for Italian hulled melons was also high. Increasing quantities and subdued demand, however, for apricots. Good availability of peaches and nectarines despite a lower supply of fruit from Emilia-Romagna. In
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Coop values translated into a commercial to emphasise the retailer's fruit and vegetable and private label products. I'm not a robot has been on air since 3 July and summarises in thirty seconds the values of mdd with the aim of emphasising the fruit and vegetable department, which has always been one of the
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Not only 'cold' considerations on the record-breaking edition held last May, but above all the anticipation of some novelties in view of next year, when Macfrut will be staged at the Rimini Expo Center from 8 to 10 May, with the region
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Dole Italia will launch a high-visibility promotional activity in some wholesale fruit and vegetable markets. The protagonist will be its branded vehicle, recognisable by a giant Banana Premium: the pickup will be positioned at the entrance to the central aisles of the structures. The tour read more

D'Amico, in collaboration with 50 Top Italy, launches the third edition of the contest Veggie Style-L'Altra Faccia del Panino. The contest is aimed at young catering professionals under 35 years of age, who will have the task of making the Melanzane a FilettiD'Amico protagonist
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The event launched by the municipality of Noicattaro (Bari) 'Regina di Puglia', an initiative to enhance the Apulian table grape and its territory, will be held from 23 to 26 July. Table grapes, we recall, are the second most important export product after apples.
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