The restrictive EU Green Deal policies impacting on plant protection products and packaging risk penalising Italian companies already burdened by the drought problem and the shortage of skilled labour. This was the summary of Marco Salvi's report to the 74th assembly of
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Among the thematic halls of Macfrut 2023 one confirmed is that of biosolutions, a topic that is increasingly at the centre of European interest, also due to the objectives of the Green Deal that envisage significant cuts in synthetic products. Coordinating the area is Agri2000 Netdi Bologna.
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After the 5-6 April frost, a group of farmers from the Forlì area asked for a discussion with Luigi D'Eramo, undersecretary at the Ministry of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty and Forestry, and MP Jacopo Morrone on some hot topics on the new Masaf's agenda. Among these
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There is optimism among operators in the food industry for the long spring weekends in late April and early May. In the coming weeks, an increase in consumption and the volume of product offered on the market is expected, especially in the catering industry. The
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An area for processing herbs, a space dedicated to sensory tests, aromatic aperitifs with expert bartenders. The exhibition of spices, officinal herbs and aromatic herbs at Macfrut, hosted in the West Hall, is also this. Officinal plants and essential oils are worth 800 in Italy
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It is the brassica market where Syngenta Vegetable Seeds focuses its research and genetic improvement. In particular, the broccoli segment, where with early varieties, Monrello, and late varieties, Gongga, it aims to cover all cycles. High performance and pathogen resistance
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All eyes at Macfrut 2023 will be on International Blueberry Days (3-5 May, Rimini Expo Centre). Taking part in the Symposium, scheduled on the first day of the fair, will be James Olmstead, Director of Blueberry Breeding at Driscoll's, one of the leading players in the global market
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Alce Nero expands the frozene range by launching Passati Rustici Biologici Surgelati. Vegetable, source of protein and rich in fibre, an innovative, healthy and tasty product; convenience, ready in just 6-8 minutes. With no water or stock in the recipe and no added seasoning Alce
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The asparagus season is severely delayed due to the mild winter. Apofruitis therefore relying on innovation to increase productivity and support members' investments. Such as harvesting with 'go karts' to replace manual harvesting. Green technology in the field read more

The partnership between F.lli Orsero and Autogrill has been renewed for the fourth year. The brand's Extra Premium fruit enters almost200 points of sale on motorways, airports and main railway stations throughout Italy. New flavours and freshly squeezed orange juice in Hpp read more

Sorma Group will be exhibiting again this year at Macfrut (stand 147, hall D1), where it will present the new LCP-128A weigher, specially designed for cluster tomatoes and table grapes, as well as the latest innovations for fruit and vegetable sorting and packaging. The companies
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A restyling operation is modernising the Spazio Conad points of sale which, while maintaining the characteristics of the format, will have some new elements. Fruit and vegetables is a strategic department that accounts for about 10% of the shop total and will be
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The pea campaign started with medium-high volumes. The May 1st holiday is expected to give a new impetus to broad beans. Decisive drop in asparagus prices with the start of the asparagus harvest (after Campania) in Apulia, Sardinia and Veneto. Demand for strawberries is reduced,
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Edible flowers, has the time really come to believe in them? It would seem so, at least according to Barbara Ruffoni, a researcher at Crea in Sanremo and coordinator of Antea, the Italian-French project on edible flowers that represents the point of reference for the sector: 'Although still
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How can production be increased by counteracting the negative effects of climate change, water shortages, and increasing pathogens, while drastically decreasing synthetic pesticides and fertilisers, as the Green Deal calls for? Many are calling for the use of the new
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Fruit symbol of the 2023 edition of Macfruts will be the blueberry. The International Blueberry Days will make it the world capital. Opened by a study day at the Università Politecnica della Marche (Ancona), the Forum will host the Symposium (3 May), with leading scholars and
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Aop Cio, an association of producer organisations based in Parma, of which Ainpo, Consorzio Casalasco del Pomodoro and Consorzio Agrario di Cremona are members, presented the TomatER research project, for the improvement of environmental sustainability, to the Emilia-Romagna Region
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Presented in Rome, at the Ice Agency, the 40th edition of Macfrut, scheduled at Rimini Expo Centre from 3 to 5 May. Record numbers: 1100 exhibitors, +35% of exhibition areas (and +20% compared to 2019, with two more pavilions), +50% of foreign exhibitors (30% of the total), two
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Bonduellerivoluates the world of the fourth range and launches the new Protein Salad line, legume and vegetable salads that naturally contain protein. In 2023 the consumption of legumes will grow by 27%. read more

The asparagus harvest has started in Apulia and Sardinia, as well as Campania: high volumes have led to a fall in prices. Demand for artichokes increased, with positive effects on quotations. Strawberry prices rose sharply. Sicilian pepper production did not
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