The Spettacoli alla Frutta2023 live edition format makes its debut in the points of sale of several Italian large-scale retail chains. The protagonists are 22 excellent fruit and vegetables that together represent 74% of the references available in the fruit and vegetable department. Four weekends, from 16 June to 8
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In this new instalment of our freshtalks, we talk to Gianluigi Cugini, CEO of Cedior, about the importance of a brand in the fruit and vegetable world, going into the relaunch of the Elisir brand, which identifies the company’s premium fruit and vegetables. read more

High prices and sub-optimal quality due to rainfall do not favour the cherry campaign: Vignola's branded product has started. Demand for watermelon has not yet taken off, while demand for melons remains good with the start of production in Northern Italy.
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Agricola Lusia presented its first sustainability report prepared in accordance with the Gri (Global Reporting Initiative) guidelines. "We describe our goals and our commitment on the path towards sustainable development that is combined with the growth of our business,
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A policy of planning and design of the minor water network, with canalisations and small reservoirs; sustainable forest management as a strategy for soil consolidation and water management, which counteracts its unwise use. read more

With more than 300 references, mainly in bulk, fruit and vegetables are at the centre of the offer of the new urban Freshaperto format in Milan of Banco Fresco, the chain specialising in fresh and ultra-fresh food that is continuing its expansion project in northern Italy, in
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Fourth-range players reorganise in the face of some difficulties in this market: the processing phase of Cultiva Op's products will be taken over by Sab at its facilities in Telgate (Bg). The high cost of energy has an impact read more

Fruit Attraction announces a new edition of the Innovation Hub Awards, the awards recognising innovation and entrepreneurship in the fruit and vegetable sector. read more

From Syngenta research comes four Baby Plum tomato varieties specifically for the Italian market with high brix and also resistant to the Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus. The new cultivars developed Adorelle, datterino Syngenta read more

With 13 million kilograms, bananas confirm their position as the best-selling Fair Trade product, although slightly down on the previous year (-3%), due to the general decline in organic volumes. The figure was released in Milan, on the occasion of the
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Cesena Fiera closes with yet another positive balance sheet: in 2022 revenues exceeded 6 million euro, with numbers once again above pre-Covid levels (5.3 million). A photovoltaic plant for energy autonomy read more

Partnership between Fresh Del Monte and Zag Heroez Miraculous to create a fun fresh and packaged product promotion for millions of consumers and fans across Europe of Miraculous-The Stories of Ladybug & Chat Noir. The announcement was made by Hyde Schram, Vice President
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Placing fruit and vegetables at the opening of the fresh area is a choice shared by many retailers for several reasons: many consider it a business card, a strategic department to communicate freshness and product quality. Also in the store that Nova Coop has read more

Inflation, coupled with production problems due to weather conditions, is affecting the drop in fruit and vegetable consumption, which has been consecutive for 17 months. The decrease in the first quarter of 2023, compared to the same period in 2022, is 8%. Same percentage for the price increase instead
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Sipo, an Italian company active in the production and marketing of fruit and vegetables, received the Contest Ambassador Award, presented by Cortilia, an eCommerce platform for fresh food and typical specialities. Sipo's most popular products from
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The Dolce Passione black-skinned watermelon, the fruit of a new generation of all-Italian genetics, is in production nationwide (from May to September). Selected in Italy and cultivated for the domestic market and Northern Europe, the Dolce Passione watermelon is represented
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Italian apricots are on the market, with a high price range due to lower product availability, also due to the flooding in Emilia-Romagna. Quality and demand are pushing up the prices of melons. For watermelons and aubergines, the product is not only Sicilian but
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Agricola Moderna, with the agency G/B_22, triumphed at the Grand Prix NC Award 2023, in Milan, as Best Holistic Company, best holistic communication project 2023 in the Food sector, and for the best Design & Packaging project. A pop and biobased pack with waste frying oils
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Distinctiveness in a sign can be played with the information card, bringing together health, sustainability and cooking content. It is called Nutritionists among trolleys the proposal made to retail by the Italian Association of Nutritionists in the Kitchen (Ainc), which
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Insalata dell'Orto, Europe's first producer of edible flowers, will be present for the first time at Riminiwellness from 1 to 4 June with an innovative product designed for sportsmen and women: a snack made from dehydrated edible flowers, enriched with toasted dried fruit and apricots
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