On the occasion of Valentine's Day, BMTI conducted an analysis on the wholesale prices of the most commonly requested products, based on the data collected from the wholesale markets of the Italmercati Network.
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Varietal innovation on display at Macfrut
2025-02-14 00:00
It is called VIP but it is not a social event. VIP stands for "Varieties International Project": a series of focuses on genetic improvement and new varieties in modern fruit cultivation. A crucial theme that will be at the center of four workshops led by top breeding experts together.
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On Valentine's Day, the only fruit of love... is the strawberry.
2025-02-14 00:00
Today is Valentine's Day, the holiday of lovers, and even the fruit and vegetable sector seizes the opportunity to celebrate this event. This is demonstrated by the themed decorations we have observed in various chains of organized retail in recent days. Among the most scenic displays...
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Assomela: positive January for sales (+13%) with 218,500 tonnes
2025-02-14 00:00
The traditional monthly meeting of the marketing committee of Assomela took place on Tuesday, February 11th, where Italian apple producers had the opportunity to discuss the market trends of the past month, the final European production, and the forecasts.
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Week 5, ortofrutta LCC still growing and inflation at a minimum
2025-02-14 00:00
After a positive January, in week 5 the sales of Lcc fruits and vegetables continue to grow, with a minimal increase in the average mix price. All physical channels are growing, except for hypermarkets, while online sales are back in positive territory.
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Click day, over 100,000 tickets sold out in just a few moments.
2025-02-13 00:00
The click day, activated yesterday, once again proved to be a obstacle course for both companies looking for workforce and for non-EU workers hoping for temporary employment in Italy. In fact, the 110,000 "positions" were filled in just a few minutes.
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South Hemisphere Forecast: apples up (+5.5%); pears down (-3.3%)
2025-02-13 00:00
On Friday, February 7, 2025, the World Apple and Pear Association (WAPA) held its annual General Assembly, which took place at Fruit Logistica in Berlin. On this occasion, the association presented the forecasts for apple and pear harvests in the Southern Hemisphere for the upcoming season.
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Organic farming: surface areas are growing in the EU, but fruit and vegetable production is declining
2025-02-13 00:00
The agroecological conversion in Europe is continuing at a steady pace, with the percentage of agricultural land cultivated using organic methods reaching 11%. These figures are highlighted in the document "The World of Organic Agriculture 2024", referring to the year 2023.
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Blumen Vegetable Seeds grows with Verisem.
2025-02-13 00:00
The international seed sector sees a significant development with the acquisition of Blumen Vegetable Seeds by the Verisem Group, a multinational known in Italy mainly for its subsidiary Suba Seeds. This operation marks the establishment of Verisem Italy, a new entity that...
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Bio: organic consumers appreciate Cara Cara oranges
2025-02-13 00:00
Discovered in the 1970s in Venezuela as a spontaneous mutation of the Washington Navel, the Cara Cara orange has quickly gained appreciation in the market due to its qualities. Its juicy and sweet flesh, with slightly acidic notes reminiscent of cherry, has made it a popular choice among consumers.
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"Basilicata will increasingly be a protagonist in the Berries"
2025-02-13 00:00
The growth of Basilicata in the small fruits sector is evident to everyone. It all started with the strawberry boom, which quickly became the pride of the region and served as a driver for the cultivation of blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries as well.
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Melinda celebrates the Greengrocer: free Dolcevita apples.
2025-02-13 00:00
An opportunity to promote the quality of purchases right at your doorstep, as well as a chance to discover the professionalism of the retail merchant and their attention to the customer's needs. Approximately 70 retail points of sale from various companies will be offering this on Saturday, February 22nd.
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The first months of the year are historically challenging for wholesale markets, characterized by a decrease in demand after holiday expenses. The first weeks of February have also been no exception, with few exceptions such as strawberries and artichokes.
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Fruit Logistica pulls in the crowds: visitors slightly on the rise
2025-02-12 00:00
Berlin was the place to do business last week, as over 91,000 people from around the world working in the fresh produce sector gathered for FRUIT LOGISTICA 2025. The world's leading trade fair for fresh products attracted a significant number.
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Valfrutta Fresco joins forces with Fondazione Airc.
2025-02-12 00:00
Valfrutta Fresco, a company of the Alegra Group specializing in premium 100% Made in Italy fruit and vegetables, together with MD, a major retail chain present throughout the country, have launched an important initiative to support the AIRC Foundation for cancer research: until February 23rd.
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Wow, what a selection of goods!
2025-02-12 00:00
As we well know, the Brassicaceae family includes a wide variety of vegetables, with cabbages and broccoli being among the most representative. However, in recent years, other products have also gained increasing popularity among consumers and, therefore, space in stores.
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Packaging regulation: no to an ideological approach
2025-02-12 00:00
A pragmatic and data-driven approach is what the fruit and vegetable supply chain is asking for to discuss the implications of implementing the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR). The discussion took place during a roundtable organized by ProFood and Freshfel.
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Strawberries, promising campaign for Coop Sole
2025-02-12 00:00
The strawberry season is in full swing, with positive prospects for producers, and leading an excellent supply chain is Coop Sole, one of the largest national producers in the sector.
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New season, new appointment with the Demo Days by Rijk Zwaan Italia, dedicated to greenhouse lettuce in Fondi (LT). Innovation and resistance were the focuses of the event which, at the end of January, saw the participation of numerous industry operators including producers and technicians.
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Enjoy Dolce Frutta promotes the tang-Gold mandarin.
2025-02-12 00:00
At Fruit Logistica Enjoy Dolce Frutta promoted a late variety of mandarin. The promotion campaign for fresh fruit made in the EU, supported by Op Armonia and co-financed by the European Union, also encourages the seasonal consumption of strawberries, kiwis, clementines, and more.
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