The development of a coating using biodegradable materials that extends the shelf life of fruits while reducing microbial and oxidative deterioration of the product. This is one of the objectives of POFACS, "Conservability, quality, and safety of high-quality fruit and vegetable products." read more

On the occasion of the European Football Championship, Esselunga launches a new commercial, the first as the official partner of the Italian national football teams. read more

The aggregation project of UnaPera represents a unique initiative in the Italian fruit and vegetable sector, as it is the first PDO fruit and vegetable association in Europe recognized under the Omnibus Regulation. In fact, a complex group that currently brings together 25 companies (13 Producer Organizations and 12 non-Producer Organizations), which... read more

Glasses with thick black frames and hidden cameras are tasked with shifting the balances in the fruit and vegetable department. This is how Waitrose's tool is designed to track the purchasing habits of its shoppers and promote the purchase of loose fruits and vegetables. read more

The melon campaign for Coop Soledi Parete (Caserta) is positive. Production started early this year, volumes have increased by 20% compared to last year, and the products maintain a good level of quality. We discussed this with the director. read more

The Sila potato sector is constantly growing, with many projects on the horizon to enhance the plateau's tubers and develop new opportunities for the area. read more

The British retailer Tesco continues to experiment with solutions to increase the sustainability of its offerings. This time, the featured product is the avocado, which will be presented in a new way: the traditional bar code stickers will no longer exist, instead they will be read more

Enhancing Italian excellences and protecting the agri-food supply chains are the cornerstones that unite Crai and eFiliera Italia in their respective paths towards promoting Made in Italy. read more

Fruit Logistica, the world's leading trade fair for fresh produce, once again proves to be the ideal meeting point for establishing fruitful relationships with both new and existing contacts. read more

"The Red Orange of Sicily PGI is excited to represent quality food and agriculture at the G7 event scheduled in Puglia until Sunday. We are happy and proud to have been invited to collaborate with other consortia among the excellences of the Italian agri-food sector," stated. read more

During this period, vegetables are the special focus of wholesale markets; between steep price drops and glimpses of recovery, the situation is far from stable. At IFN, we discuss this with Carlo Quirico, a wholesaler who operates at the Caat in Turin with the Quirico srl stand. "The trend... read more

In Portugal, a new decree on simplified food labeling has come into effect, replacing the previous text which was deemed flawed in the way it evaluated the nutritional profiles of products. This concerns the Nutriscore tables, which use a labeling system. read more

One ton of peaches and nectarines, good for consumption but destined for disposal, saved in one month. This is the result achieved by Op Agritalia, a table grape producer organization based in Barletta, which reinforces its commitment to fighting food waste by entering the marketplace. read more

Named Group - the Italian hub of natural health - acquires LIFe Italian Fermented Laboratory - the Italian company pioneering in the production of organically fermented vegetables - confirming itself as a solid tradition ready to embrace health trends. read more

There's no point beating around the bush, pear growers continue to uproot - in the last year, a further 10% of land has been lost nationally - but the sector, since the establishment of UNAPera just three years ago, has made enormous strides at all levels: read more

The International Pear Congress will take place on June 26 and 27, 2024 in Óbidos, Portugal. There are only two weeks left before the event begins. Registration will close on Monday, the 17th, and the organizers are finalizing every detail to welcome the participants and ensure. read more

The Calabrian apricot season is in full swing. After the early varieties campaign, it is now time to start with the high-quality ones. read more

The consumption of certain fruits may be useful in alleviating the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease. This is suggested by researchers from the University of Copenhagen who conducted a study on the effects of urolithin A, a substance naturally found in berries, strawberries, pomegranates, and nuts. read more

As every year, starting from the month of June, green beans are one of the most important novelties of the summer season and those offered by Annaturanella in the already cooked natural version (without any seasoning) are among the top five best-selling products. read more

Spring climate anomalies have impacted the Italian fruit production, especially on some stone fruits, but investments in plant protection and a strategy of expanding and diversifying production areas allow the Alegra Group to... read more