The closing of the 2024/2025 fiscal year confirms the growth of Brio, a company within the Alegra Group specialized in organic fruits and vegetables. The revenue is on the rise, reaching 67.3 million euros, a 21% increase compared to the previous fiscal year, results that, in a stagnant market, correspond to a read more

The table grape harvest campaign of O.P. Agritalia, the producer organization in Puglia and Sicily, is in full swing: significant volumes and substantial quantities of organic and PGI grapes. The campaign for table grapes by O.P. Agritalia. read more

For the second consecutive year, Chiquita bananas will be present at the Venice Film Festival, scheduled from today, August 27, to September 6. "We are happy to participate," highlights Mariaelena Paragone, head of global brand building strategy at Chiquita, "for the second year." read more

The Chierese-Carmagnolese food district is starting a new path of territorial enhancement. It chooses to do so on the occasion of the 76th edition of the national pepper fair in Carmagnola, a symbolic product of the area, by presenting a showcase at the Agri-food Center. read more

The European Commission has approved the first health claim awarded to a fresh fruit, the green kiwi, which is also the first one approved for fresh products in general. The decision comes after a strict evaluation process, which is successful in one out of 8 requests. read more

Lidl Italia's social media campaign visible throughout the month of August focuses on the daily gestures we make to cook and consume fruits and vegetables, in a joyful context reminiscent of a summer hit. Not surprisingly, the main video features the iconic song "La Banana" by Michael. read more

The producer of Pescabivona IGP from Parlapiano Sicilia intervened at the festival in Bivona by participating in a talk show, right in the middle of the distribution of this fruit to the large-scale retail trade. The saga of Pescabivona IGP with Parlapiano Sicilia. read more

The producer of Pescabivona Igp Parlapiano Sicilia participated in a talk show at the festival in Bivona, right in the middle of the distribution of this fruit to retailers. The saga of Pescabivona Igp with Parlapiano Sicilia. read more

The EcorNaturaSì Impact Report confirms the retailer's commitment to the Planet specializing in organic products. As stated by CEO Fausto Iori in the presentation of the document, "we are committed not only to supporting, but also to identifying new read more

The organic Val Venosta apple season is coming to a close, with the last batches of the harvest set to be shipped from the packaging center in Castelbello by mid-August. Despite the production challenges of the past year related to weather conditions. read more

The European 2024/2025 season of Pink Lady apples has officially ended, making way for fruits from the southern hemisphere and providing the opportunity to assess a truly positive year, characterized by excellent performance across the board. read more

The first edition of the Mantuan Igp Melon Symposium, organized by the Protection Consortium, concluded with a very positive outcome. The event, held from July 22nd to 24th, 2025, brought together over 200 professionals from the entire supply chain. We will tell the story of the symposium in three episodes, starting with. read more

"Take a break with fruit: how good it is for you! This is the sixth edition of the Op Joinfruit initiative in Verzuolo with Fai-Castello della Manta. From August 7th to 9th, from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM, three afternoons to discover a new way of enjoying summer fruit with Fresh Fruit." read more

Modern agriculture follows the new possibilities offered by technology. This is to obtain more sustainable products, without agrochemical residues and with greater nutritional properties. An example comes from Verona with My Eden, a family-run vertical farm led by brothers Massimo and Nicolò. read more

The watermelon campaign is going well, with high volumes and excellent quality. On the other hand, the quantities of netted melons are decreasing. Peaches and nectarines are also decreasing, but there is growth in larger-sized Italian plums and apricots. The new campaign for dry onions has started. read more

After much spinning, the roulette ball of US tariffs seems to have landed on number 15 (percent). However, the agreement reached between Europe and Trump establishes a tariff that is practically triple the current average for a large part of Italian goods. And it's alarming. read more

Over the years, Fondazione Airc has launched numerous initiatives to support research with the involvement and active participation of modern distribution chains. Many of these initiatives have been featured on Fresh Point Magazine, highlighting their value, characteristics, and results. read more

Eighty years of history and over 20 varieties, from integrated and organic production. In the year of Marlene's anniversary, celebrating the 30 years of the brand, we take stock with Vog, which has continuously innovated, launching new brands with a defined positioning. read more

New Tuttigiorni store in Casoria (Naples), the first one opened by Crai Mediterranea, the Crai company that, under the guidance of Michele Apuzzo, will develop the brand in Campania and the south, as already reported on Gdoweek. "With Tuttigiorni, we wanted to imagine a new way of grocery shopping: read more

Luca Zaglio, general manager of the Melinda Consortium, Apot (Trentino Fruit and Vegetable Producers Association), and La Trentina Cooperative, has resigned. The boards of directors of the three organizations have already started the process of finding a new figure. read more