The nights of Wednesday, March 19 and Thursday, March 20 saw a frost wave that may have caused damage to the orchards in Basilicata, especially to the stone fruit trees in bloom or fruit setting phase. Fortunately, the coldest temperatures... read more

In week 10, the pre-packaged fruit and vegetable department shows a significantly better performance compared to the LCC department, with opposite trends also in terms of average price mix. Among sales channels, supermarkets and self-service stores are the top performers, showing the best results in terms of growth. read more

There is a boom of fresh produce on the markets with the arrival of spring, due to the start of 2025 which has seen a record heat of +1.65 degrees compared to the historical average. This is stated in an analysis by Coldiretti based on Isac Cnr data on the occasion of the new season's arrival. read more

The second day of the Educational Tour organized by the Consortium of the Ispica IGP New Carrot was an immersive experience that allowed sector operators and press to get a firsthand look at the entire production cycle of this extraordinary vegetable, from harvesting in the fields. read more

There are six of us, all highly qualified in the field of nutrition, food technology, and food microbiology, aware, with data in hand, that "health comes from eating," as explained in the event's slogan. We are the scientific experts who will support the well-known testimonials. read more

Eighty years represent a significant milestone, especially in a dynamic sector like the fruit and vegetable industry. Walter Pardatscher, General Manager of VOG - Home of Apples (pictured above), tells us about the significance of this anniversary and the future prospects of the Consortium. read more

The strawberry confirms itself as a cornerstone of the Italian fruit and vegetable sector, and data collected by the Agroter Fruit and Vegetable Monitor speak clearly: a significant increase in value - with a nearly 50 percentage point rise in consumer prices, without affecting sales volumes - and read more

Bonduelle, a leading company in the vegetable market in Italy, is expanding its range of fresh ready-to-eat dishes with four new options designed to cater to the tastes of an increasing number of consumers and provide a healthy, tasty, and vegetable-rich meal every day. read more

The Coordination Committee of Agricultural and Livestock Organizations (COAG) of Almería has raised the alarm: the persistent rains in March are putting the fruit and vegetable season at risk in the province, as reported by valenciafruits.com. The most severe damages are being recorded. read more

The late frosts, expected and feared, did not wait long to arrive: the sudden influx of cold air from the Balkans hit the Adriatic coast, peaking yesterday and partially continuing into this morning. As always in these cases, the actual damage to crops is significant. read more

The introduction of tariffs on fresh products imported from Canada and Mexico could have a significant impact on fruit and vegetable consumption in the United States, as reported by thepacker.com. In addition to making these products less accessible to American citizens, the measure could complicate... read more

Protecting the cultivation of the Tonda Gentile Trilobata hazelnut, a variety intended to become the I.G.P. Piedmont Hazelnut, renowned and appreciated worldwide, is the objective of the working group that opened on Monday, March 17th in the Piedmont Region. read more

In the fruit cultivation panorama, the training systems are mainly distinguished into two models: wall forms, which grow in height and require the use of harvesting platforms, and volume forms, manageable entirely from the ground. The choice of the training system has a profound impact. read more

The Educational Tour organized by the Consortium of the Ispica IGP New Carrot kicked off yesterday, an event dedicated to the discovery of this excellent Italian fruit and vegetable product. The tour, which includes visits to fields, warehouses, and the local area, has allowed participants to learn more about it up close. read more

With the end of the Carnival holiday period and the arrival of spring, the fruit and vegetable market is preparing for a recovery after a slow start to the year characterized by modest exchanges. However, the overall picture is not entirely positive. "Unfortunately, there are no signals coming from the market. read more

Confagricoltura welcomes Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's intervention on the Mercosur agreement, which emphasizes the need to ensure reciprocity in trade exchanges for them to be fair. read more

Ambrosia™, the influencer apple cultivated exclusively in Piedmont by the Rivoira Group and in Val Venosta by the VIP Consortium, celebrates a successful season with a record harvest and distinctive quality. Engaging in daily dialogue with users of its community, it is a standout. read more

As the popularity of avocados continues to grow globally, this fruit has become a subject of misinformation, particularly regarding its environmental impact, especially in terms of water consumption and carbon footprint. However, much of this attention is unwarranted. read more

A virtual journey into the heart of the Dolomites to discover the hypogeal cells, natural rock storage facilities where apples are preserved in ideal conditions with a reduced energy consumption (-30% compared to traditional surface solutions). Once again, these are offered by the read more

Established by the United Nations in 1992, World Water Day is celebrated every year on March 22nd with the aim of raising awareness about responsible water resource management and promoting concrete actions to ensure sustainable water use. read more