A five-year moratorium on the process of revoking active ingredients. This is the request made in Berlin by Fruit Logistica, by the president of Fedagripesca Confcooperative Raffaele Drei, on the sidelines of the Fair inauguration. Kiwi production halved in 10 years. read more

The Pink Lady apple represents a valuable project that, for 25 years, has brought together the main players in the fruit and vegetable sector in a participatory and collaborative model managed by an association. In this new episode of freshtalks, which we have brought to the field, we explore the. read more

Full production for cabbage. Stable orange market with increased demand for Tarocco varieties. Declining phase for clementines. Decreasing quantities for Gold kiwis, with production coming to an end. Below-average demand for various productions, like artichokes. read more

With 34 events, including conferences, presentations, and cooking shows, the Italian Fruit Village area stands out as the main exhibition space for the discussion of Italian fruit and vegetables at Fruit Logistica. The events on Wednesday's schedule at Ifv read more

The philosophy behind the Il Sole e la Terra store is simple: organic, anti-waste, seasonal, and, where possible, local products. This concept stems from the experience of the cooperative of the same name, which has 15,000 members. The supermarket, developed on a read more

The Orto Salad, which generates 67% of its turnover from international markets, will be present at Fruit Logistica 2025 (Hall 4.2 - Stand B-02) with a proposal focused on projects for the retail sector and a new space dedicated to supply chain discussions, Radio MisSalad. The focus will be on... read more

The brand Envy Apple is set to make its debut at Milan Fashion Week with a project that combines taste, creativity, and style. A unique idea born from the collaboration of the South Tyrolean consortia Vip and Vog with the Istituto Marangoni Milano Design and the designer Marco Rambaldi, a fashion designer. read more

The It's Bio project focuses on the varietal innovation of organic Tango mandarins, targeting Italy, Belgium, and Greece. Financed by the European Union and the Aop Gruppo Viva, it involves Almaverde Bio, Apofruit, Codma Op, Ca’ Nova, Coop Sole, and Aop La Mongolfiera. read more

Fruit Logistica announces that Alexander Stein will be its new director. Starting from February 1, 2025, he will be responsible for the strategic management of the event, which will take place in Berlin from February 5 to 7. Stein will succeed Kai Mangelberger, the area manager of Messe Berlin and former director. read more

With about forty exhibiting companies, Italy, located in hall 2.2, with its 1000 square meters of total area, confirms itself as the largest private collective at Fruit Logistica. Alongside Cso Italy, the National Association Fruitimprese and the Calabria Region are also present. read more

"The Grande Bellezza Italiana has chosen to adopt packaging made of certified corrugated cardboard under the brand "Vaschette Bestack," a voluntary mark that ensures quality and food safety, for packaging the Red Apple Cuneo Igpe and the Mantovana Igp Pear. A packaging solution that adds value to the product." read more

The Heavenly Pleasure of Cosmic Crisp® is back to win over the most modern and urban consumers. Through special events and targeted communication, in 2025 the game changer in the apple category will strengthen its positioning as a lifestyle product to be enjoyed anytime. read more

Sogemi, a company partially owned by the Municipality of Milan that manages the Milan Food Market, and the Solco Maggiore producers' organization have signed a three-year memorandum of understanding to promote the excellences of the Salerno area's Op. read more

Good sales for Tarocco oranges, for juice. Sales have started for Italian Hernandina clementines, in addition to Spanish Tango. Good demand for leeks, in the peak of the season; weak sales for artichokes, cauliflowers, and fennel this week. Low product availability for peppers. read more

There are several Italian companies in Berlin that will participate in the upcoming edition of Fruit Logistica. They will be part of regional or category collectives, such as the Italian Fruit Village promoted by the Consortium Edamus or Italy-The Beauty of Quality organized by... read more

Modern distribution once again mobilizes in support of research. On the occasion of World Cancer Day, throughout the month of February, the initiative "Red Oranges" returns. read more

The sign is continuing to expand in Sardinia with new openings focusing on franchising, as previously reported on Gdoweek. "Vicino a Te (Coralis)" is a proximity sign with about 20 small and medium-sized points of sale, whose main driver, as read more

The campaign for the seedless late-season Tang Gold Mandarin from Op Agricor has just started. This variety stands out for its sweetness, aromatic flavor, thin peel, and high quality. "This year too, we have achieved extraordinary results, thanks to the adoption of..." read more

The campaign for the late seedless Tang Gold mandarin from Op Agricor has just started a few days ago. This particular mandarin stands out for its sweetness, aromatic flavor, thin peel, and high quality level. "This year too, we have achieved extraordinary results, thanks to the adoption of..." read more

The British retailer Tesco reports a growing interest in exotic fruits in the UK market, particularly papaya, whose growth rates are among the highest in the reference market. Exotic fruits on Tesco's shelves. read more