Dole Italia, a leader in the production and distribution of premium quality fresh fruit, is sponsoring TriO Mantova, taking place on the 28th and 29th of June in the beautiful setting of the Lombard city, a UNESCO heritage site. read more

The Antitrust has imposed a fine of 30.36 million euros on Novamont and another fine of 1.7 million euros - jointly with the parent company Eni - for abuse of dominant position at least from January 1, 2018, to December 31, 2023. Novamont operates in the national raw materials markets. read more

Sicily once again confirms itself as a land of excellence in the Italian agri-food panorama, thanks to a unique combination of fertile soils, dry climate, marked temperature variations, and a millenary agricultural tradition. In this privileged context, the Barbera table grape is born. read more

After a slow start, caused by a delay in ripening in the main productive areas, the commercial campaign for peaches and nectarines has finally picked up. The market is gaining ground, supported by a good quality of the fruits, favored by a varietal turnover that read more

Solid and growing balance sheet for the AgroFood Center of Bologna in 2024: improving operating results, increasing net profit, and confirming the financial strength of the Bologna fruit and vegetable platform. "We continue to build the future of the fruit and vegetable supply chain, which has" read more

The company Fortini, among the main European players in the production and commercialization of celery, is also consolidating its presence in the brassica sector, with a growing focus on broccoli. The goal? Ensuring the availability of the product year-round. read more

After challenging seasons, such as the one in 2022, marked by extreme weather events and commercial difficulties, Mazzarrone is back to smiling. The year 2025 has started positively in every respect: agronomically, qualitatively, and commercially. This is confirmed by Gianni Raniolo, the president. read more

In 2024, it is confirmed to be a year of extraordinary recovery and relaunch for the agri-food sector of Emilia-Romagna. After the difficulties related to the spring frosts and the devastating floods of 2023, the sector has recorded a performance never reached before: over 6 billion euros. read more

"Maturation is the moment when a fruit stops being just a biological structure and becomes a commercial product with a high perceived value. It is there that the quality game is played." Speaking is Maria Rosaria Stile, Research & Development Manager at K-Adriatica, who tells us. read more

Let's conclude the analysis on the management of peach and nectarine sales in large-scale retail trade (GDO) started yesterday (click here for more details), by examining other factors that influence the purchasing decision: display space, packaging types, presence of brands, and price levels. read more

The hail continues to torment Spanish fruit growers. The latest case concerns a violent hailstorm that hit the province of Lleida last Thursday and caused extensive damage to stone fruit crops, affecting approximately 1,120 hectares in the regions of Segrià and. read more

It's melon time for Farmer Don Camillo: in the 2025 campaign, important initiatives will accompany the presence of the most iconic fruit of the summer on the shelves. read more

Among the areas most suited to the cultivation of table tomatoes in Italy, Lazio holds a prominent position. Thanks to the Agro Pontino, with approximately 1,500 hectares of greenhouse horticulture, this territory represents a true reference point for quality production in. read more

From the assembly of Confagricoltura Modena comes the warning from farmers: insuring one hectare of pears in Europe costs between 500 and 700 euros (with refunds being paid in the same year of the disastrous event), while in Italy it costs around 4,000 euros. This is the focal point around which the crisis revolves. read more

Despite the difficulties caused by the bad weather and the violent hailstorms that have hit key areas like Murcia and Aragon, the mood among Spanish agricultural producers remains surprisingly positive at the beginning of the summer season, as highlighted by the Spanish publication ValenciaFruits.com. read more

UNITEC S.p.A., a Romagna-based company and world leader in technology for the selection and classification of fruit and vegetables, is celebrating its 100 years of activity alongside another historic milestone in 2025: the 100th anniversary of the Grand Prix. Two stories born in the same century, united by a shared DNA. read more

"The 2025 production season of Italian table grapes is currently fairly regular from an agronomic point of view. It is necessary, however, to exercise caution in venturing into estimates and quantitative forecasts, as medium-late cultivars are still." read more

The aggregate of fruits indicated as "peaches and nectarines" has now become a complex category, especially when we put ourselves in the shoes of a customer shopping in the fruit and vegetable section of a supermarket. This complexity arises from numerous factors, even before we get to read more

The General Assembly of CPR System's members unanimously approved the 2024 financial statements, confirming the positive trend of the cooperative company that leads the reusable plastic pooling system for the fruit and vegetable, fish, and meat sector. President Gabriele read more

The Local Police of Catania has increased checks on street vendors - as reported by Cataniatoday.it - with particular attention to the sale of fruit and vegetables. During an operation extended to various urban areas, seven vendors were checked. read more