"An meeting was held in Rome in recent weeks at the headquarters of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, between Undersecretary Giorgio Silli and the European leaders of Zespri, the New Zealand multinational company that is a world leader in the marketing of kiwifruit, to share perspectives." read more

The increasingly warmer climate has brought forward, as we have seen in recent seasons, the early harvest of table grapes. However, above-average winter temperatures can be detrimental to the success of the campaign. In fact, table grapes require the. read more

The export campaign of Italian apples to Taiwan for 2024/2025 has started. The Taipei External Trade Development Council, following their visit to Italy a few weeks ago, has approved the new lists of packaging centers, thus initiating the exports. read more

The melon is the protagonist of the tenth edition of the column dedicated to the evolution of the profile of the national purchasing manager for fruits and vegetables, realized in collaboration between Monitor Ortofrutta of Agroter and Consumer Panel of GfK Italia. read more

The Melinda Consortium confirms its solidity, registering growth in gross revenue and liquid assets thanks to the commitment of its members and the strength and effectiveness of the cooperative model that characterizes the Trentino fruit and vegetable sector. However, long-standing issues on the forefront have emerged. read more

In this week's Grocery Bag, the BMTI and Italmercati Rete d'Imprese services, in collaboration with Non-Profit Consumerism, are promoting autumnal products with the most advantageous prices. read more

The banana stuck to the wall with duct tape is going up for auction for the first time with a starting estimate of at least one million dollars: a staggering amount for the conceptual work by Maurizio Cattelan that in 2019, causing a great sensation, was sold for over $120,000 amidst controversy. read more

Della Casa - For modern distribution, what are the most immediate application areas of AI and which ones seem more promising in the future? read more

Halloween is just around the corner and we couldn't help but talk about the latest trend that is taking over social media in the spookiest week of the year. Especially on TikTok, a trend featuring fruits and vegetables, combined with a good dose of creativity, is becoming very popular. read more

There is no autumn without persimmons, a fruit that is experiencing a revival thanks to the innovation that is characterizing its supply. This is why It's Bio, a project funded by the European Union and AOP Gruppo Vi.Va, promotes the values and benefits of fruits and vegetables. read more

Two days in the open air, among the colors and flavors of autumn, to discover the secrets of cultivating Romagna walnuts in the spirit of solidarity. Tomorrow and Sunday, October 27th, the Solidarity Harvest returns to the San Martino in Strada Agricultural Company (Via Persiani). read more

Two weeks after the conclusion of the 16th edition of Fruit Attraction, it is possible to reflect on the evolution of our industry trade fair. The Spanish event was a success and the numbers support this statement: there was participation. read more

The Chilean fresh fruit export season, which started on September 1st, 2023 and ended on August 31st, 2024, will be remembered as one of the best in a long time for the sector. In fact, with a quantity of about 2.6 million tons shipped, Chilean exports were highly successful. read more

A sector that is growing and finding its showcase at Macfrut. The appointment with Biosolutions International Event (BIE) is renewed, the trade show dedicated to natural products for plant defense, nutrition, and biostimulation, scheduled for the next edition of the fair from Tuesday 6th. read more

Fomet has long been a reference point for the production of fertilizers with one of the largest production facilities in Europe. Despite just celebrating its 50th anniversary, it continues to innovate and take steps forward to improve the sustainability of the agricultural sector. read more

A group of scientists has succeeded in mapping the entire brain of an adult female fruit fly (Drosophila melanogaster) for the first time. This work will allow for a better understanding of how the brain of this insect functions, but it will likely have repercussions. read more

Due to adverse weather conditions, especially the high rainfall, it has been a very difficult year for onions from the beginning. In Piedmont and the Piacenza area, the early rains in February and March have caused serious damage to newly planted plots and delayed sowings. read more

In week 41, the pre-packaged fruit and vegetable sector with fixed weights recorded a significantly higher growth compared to the Packaged Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) sector. However, the increase in the average mix price shows slightly positive volumes. In recent weeks, the issue of price hikes for the read more

The interest in the persimmon sector is demonstrated by the segmentation that has been taking place in the industry in recent years. The variety with firm flesh is now present in the assortment of every retail outlet of the Large-scale distribution, but the mini persimmon with soft flesh is a much more sought-after item. read more

Watermelons are among his favorite fruits, but he often 'draws' on pumpkins, melons, carrots, oranges, apples as well. We are talking about Giuseppe Guida from Puglia, who is a world champion in fruit carving, which is the art (of oriental origin) of carving fruits and vegetables. read more