In recent weeks, Sicily, one of the main areas in Italy for pepper production, has been hit by a severe outbreak of Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus. The latest generation Rijk Zwaan pepper varieties are showing excellent performance thanks to their package of traits. read more

Aldo Grasso, a renowned journalist and television critic, has once again talked about fruits and vegetables, specifically the Emilia-Romagna Igp Pear in the latest edition of Pit Spot, a segment in the L'Economia insert of Corriere della Sera. read more

The category of apples continues to lead in consumption in the fruit and vegetable department, alternating with bananas depending on the period or distribution reality. In November, there is usually a peak in the assortment available for sale, which in some cases, at a glance, may. read more

New Zealand kiwifruit producers Zespri have approved the expansion of Zespri Global Supply (ZGS) by agreeing, through a producer vote, to allocate a maximum of 420 additional hectares of SunGold Kiwifruit per year for six years in Italy, France, Japan, South Korea, and Greece. read more

"In this campaign, we are witnessing a surge in sales of the Verona IGP radicchio, which is clearly reaping the rewards of years of efforts made by producers who have worked hard to enhance this excellence." This is what emerges, in a nutshell, from the situation. read more

Sicilian pomegranates ready to take on a leading role for the Christmas holidays thanks to their excellent quality. Vincenzo Di Pasquale, sales manager of the company in Delia (Caltanissetta), describes the production season and commercial performance to IFN. read more

Master lecture on Biotechnologies in horticultural productions. This is the new appointment with Macfrut Academy scheduled for Thursday, December 12 at 5 pm (Italian time) with Professor Bruno Mezzetti. The episode is free of charge upon registration on the Academy's platform. read more

The major "evil" plaguing agriculture, especially in southern regions, is drought. This is why the agricultural world is mobilizing to find solutions that limit water consumption. Among these, we find intermittent irrigation, which is used in the cultivation of strawberries. read more

Communicating the values of origin, territoriality, and quality of Val Venosta apples. Based on these principles, the historic partnership between VIP and Unicomm has successfully continued, with Val Venosta apples being featured in 74 Famila and Emisfero stores in the past season. read more

A new superfood is taking the stage in the fruit and vegetable landscape: we are talking about watercress. Researchers from the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) have identified the healthiest vegetable on the planet based on the analysis of its vitamin and mineral content. read more

The Rojo Brillante has become the flagship product in the persimmon sector in recent years. This year, the prospects were very promising for the Italian product, but the expected results have not been achieved, at least so far. IFN spoke with Domenica Divano, administrator and director about it. read more

New seizures by the financial police in Turin as part of the 'Via dei semi' operation, which focused on the marketing nationwide of vegetable seeds (tomato, chili pepper, and green beans) predominantly of Chinese or foreign origin but labeled. read more

The commercialization of Melannurca Campana Igp proceeds regularly, with the conclusion - in mid-November - of the laborious ripening process, characterized by the typical "reddening" of the product laid on beds of earth covered with spruce shavings, the characteristic apple crates. read more

Zerbinati, a leading company in Italy in the production of salads, fresh vegetables, and ready-to-eat meals, is launching its first collaboration: a print featuring the brand's iconic dish, vegetable minestrone. read more

In recent seasons, the vegetable market has accustomed us to sudden fluctuations, with dramatic peaks or drops. However, at the moment, we are experiencing a phase of standstill, with little interest in the markets and prices remaining stable. But in the past few days, there have been some signs that suggest a turnaround may be coming. read more

November is confirming to be a challenging month for the sales of fruit and vegetables, as the slight decrease in volumes in large-scale retail confirms. The results are mainly affected by fruit, but also by the vegetable sector, which has been influenced by the increase in wholesale prices and retail prices. read more

Mercadona's commitment to the Spanish agri-food sector is reflected in a strategy that values local productions: over 85% of its assortment comes from products grown, fished, or processed in Spain, as reported by revistamercados.com. This philosophy has led to read more

The campaign for Angys Pears, produced and distributed exclusively in Italy by Spreafico Francesco & F.lli, started at the beginning of December. Once again this year, the Angys Queen confirms itself as the fruit of excellence that combines taste, quality, and sweetness. read more

There is a new plant-based superfood that, according to its nutritional values, has the potential to not go unnoticed. It is called Molokia, also written as Mulukhiyah or Molokhia, also known as "jute mallow," "Egyptian spinach," or "pharaoh's spinach": a vegetable. read more

A study conducted by the School of Management at the University of Bath in the United Kingdom, as reported in a press release, has shown that the use of emotional signage in retail stores, particularly in the fruit and vegetable department, can encourage consumers to choose products. read more