At the end of June, the new Metis campaign kicked off, featuring premium plums resulting from the natural crossbreeding of different plum and apricot varieties. These products have been on Italian and European shelves for over ten years. Let's catch up with Antonio Zani from the sales office. read more

The numbers for Fruit Attraction 2025 continue to be very positive, scheduled from September 30th to October 2nd at Ifema Madrid (from 9:30 am to 7:00 pm, with closing at 4:00 pm on the last day). read more

The export of Italian fruit and vegetables continues to grow. Fruitimprese's analysis of Istat data for the first 4 months of the year shows a 7.3% increase in the export volume of fresh fruit and vegetables and a 13.3% increase in value. This improvement is positively impacting the trade balance. read more

A meeting in Faenza to celebrate the Igp Romagna Peach and Nectarine. The event "More Taste on the Field" took place at the Nonni Farm. President Paolo Pari illustrated the activities and strategies of the Consortium for the protection and promotion of the Peach and Nectarine. read more

The wholesale food markets in Milan and Turin, which are undergoing major renovations to make the facilities more modern and provide better services, are suddenly facing strikes and protests organized by fruit and vegetable wholesalers, creating a 1970s-like atmosphere. Strike read more

The California Prune Board (CPB) announces the official estimate of the 2025 harvest, which will be approximately 65,000 tons, a production volume lower than the last seasons, but the quality of the fruit remains high and consistent. read more

Apofruit is celebrating its first 65 years of existence by giving itself and its over 2,700 members throughout Italy a special gift: the expansion of the plant located in Altedo di Malalbergo, in the lower Bologna area, a facility dedicated to processing twelve months a year. read more

The plum campaign is in full swing. In addition to the Red varieties, we are expecting the arrival of Sangue di Drago, Goccia D'Oro, Obinaja, and the first Black varieties. The marketing of melons continues at good levels, thanks to the high quality of the product. The same cannot be said for apricots. read more

Not only tomato and bell pepper, Esasem, a completely Italian seed company, is also focusing on the watermelon segment, thanks to a multi-year research program that is bringing innovative varieties to the market. This is what Giovanni Denaro, director, tells us. read more

The Tigros network (Agorà) is strengthening with new openings. The latest, in chronological order, in Villanterio, in the province of Pavia, located at via del commercio 2, with a format that replicates the already tested formula of the brand. The produce department. read more

Zespri is experiencing a strong demand for SunGold kiwifruit in the main European markets. The recently concluded season in the northern hemisphere has shown positive results: stable volumes, improved fruit quality, and an increasingly efficient supply chain. The company has managed to read more

A regional network capable of recovering fresh food surpluses and redistributing them to those in need. It's called Solidarity Logistics Emilia Romagna Markets and is a project that started in Parma and has involved other members of the fruit and vegetable markets business network. read more

On June 3rd, the collection of one of the excellences of the Venosta territory started, the Val Venosta mountain cauliflower, a brand that includes a range of seasonal fruits beyond apples: strawberries, cherries, apricots, and red fruits. The estimated production for the 2025 season is around 3000. read more

Woland is a new automated ventilation system for fruit and vegetable orders developed by AF Robotics, the industrial automation division of the AF Ferrari Group. Woland has been designed to meet the needs of distribution centers. The core of the solution is a read more

Very good quality and consistent demand characterize the melon campaign, which is progressing smoothly: a slowdown this week for watermelon, due to bad weather. With Portici and Faralia, different varieties of apricots are coming to the market. The commercialization of peaches and nectarines continues. read more

The historic cash and carry Centro Cash (Abbi-Crai Group) in Oristano, as already reported on Gdoweek, reopens after renovation works that have expanded the sales area from 2,800 to the current 4,000 square meters. It is a historic retail store located in Oristano on via. read more

Frullà, a synonym for smoothies and natural fruit pulps without added sugars or preservatives, introduces exclusive blends of 3 fruits in a tray to shelf, an absolute novelty in the national market. read more

Chiquita, a global company operating in the field of bananas, employing approximately 20,000 people in 25 countries, with distribution reaching about 70 markets, signs a product placement deal within the new summer music video by Riki, Cha Cha Twist!. The Chiquita music video... read more

Simone Zerbinati has been elected as the president of the Fresh-cut and Fresh produce Product Group of the Italian Food Union. He succeeds Andrea Battagliola. read more

Climate change is also affecting strawberries grown between the Val Venosta and the Val Martello, in the heart of the Stelvio National Park. The 2024 season is marked by an early harvest, starting in mid-June, with estimated volumes ranging between 400 and 450. read more