BASF's vegetable seeds business is ready to lay the first stone of a cutting-edge research and development center in El Ejido, Almería, Spain. Covering an area of 25 hectares, this new facility will lay the foundation for continuous innovation and operational excellence. read more

Crunchy, crispy, and irresistibly light. Almaverde Bio's Vegetable and Quinoa Sticks bring to the table all the goodness of fresh vegetables and the valuable nutritional properties of quinoa, in a 100% plant-based and organic product. Perfect for those looking for a balanced diet. read more

On the occasion of Halloween, F.lli Orsero is organizing a special initiative to celebrate its "scarily good" fruit in Italian fruit and vegetable markets. read more

In week 42, the pre-packaged fruit and vegetable sector continues to show positive signs in terms of volumes, aided by a decrease in the average price mix. Among the various distribution channels, supermarkets and self-service stores are growing, while hypermarkets and discount stores are struggling. read more

The Chilean fruit industry association Frutas de Chile, through its Cherry Committee, predicts that the Latin American country will export 131 million boxes (each weighing 5 kilograms) during the 2025/26 season. This is equivalent to approximately 655,000 tonnes of cherries. read more

Wholesale prices rising for vegetables; decreasing for table grapes, pork, and butter. read more

Reducing food waste at home - and maybe saving money - is possible. And technology can help. This is the principle behind Shelfy, a small air purifier designed for refrigerators, which promises to prolong the freshness of fruits and vegetables and improve. read more

Avocado and tomato, two leading crops in the Spanish horticultural system but with opposing trends, as highlighted by the analysis from Valenciafruits.com. On one hand, avocados are experiencing a productive growth phase, thanks to the return of rain and the expansion of cultivated areas; read more

In the usual in-depth analysis carried out by IFN in collaboration with the permanent Observatory YouGov Shopper, we analyze a historical and fundamental category for the fruit and vegetable department: potatoes. read more

In the last two years, a Salmonella outbreak has affected several European countries, with over 500 confirmed cases between 2023 and 2025. According to the ECDC (European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control), the bacterial strain, known as Salmonella Strathcona, was identified as the cause. read more

For years, within the category of fruit pulps, the segment of functional references has conquered a stable and recognized role. In this context, Natura Nuova's Prunolaxdi reaffirms its market leader position, with sales performance superior to the main competitors, both in read more

Bonduelle, a leading company in the vegetable market in Italy, is introducing two important innovations: the launch of four new Pastallegre references to be enjoyed hot in the fresh fruit and vegetable counter, and the arrival of the first frozen Pastallegre range. This double launch effectively meets the demands of the market. read more

Out of over 200 Italian fruit companies interviewed, 84% use biosolutions, confirming a growing focus on innovative and environmentally friendly agricultural practices. This data comes from a recent survey conducted by Agri 2000 Net, a service company. read more

The persimmon harvest in Spain will be lower than expected. The initial forecasts, which estimated a total production of around 350,000 tons, have been revised downwards: according to the latest evaluations, the season is unlikely to exceed 300,000 tons. This information was reported by read more

Dole Food Company announces a groundbreaking new partnership with Minecraft, the world's most popular video game, to inspire healthier lifestyles through interactive play, education, and fun powered by fresh fruit. For the first time, Dole is launching a read more

What are the current needs of the Italian and European distribution towards watermelon? This was discussed in depth during the "Watermelon Summit 2025 - Building the Future", organized by BASF | Nunhems and held yesterday in Rome. It was a concrete and visionary discussion that read more

The Italian table grape season is coming to a close without any major upheavals, but some concerns are now emerging. In the production areas of the South, especially in Sicily, attention is focused on Botrytis cinerea, the gray mold of the vine that in the last read more

The management of fruit ripening has always been one of the most delicate stages in the fresh produce supply chain. Bringing bananas or other climacteric fruits to the ideal ripening stage at the right moment is both an art and a science. Ethylene, a plant hormone, plays a crucial role in this process. read more

An event that brought together key players in the watermelon supply chain to envision the future of a crop that is becoming increasingly strategic for the Italian fruit and vegetable sector. The "Watermelon Summit 2025 - Building the Future" was held yesterday in Rome, organized by BASF. read more

The Open Day titled "Productive Cultivars, Innovation and Research: Review of the 2025 season and research activities for 2026" organized by the Agricultural Center of Fondazione Agrion as part of the Green Cori OrtoFruit Project took place on October 17, 2025 in Cravanzana. read more