The Italian table grape season is coming to a close without any major upheavals, but some concerns are now emerging. In the production areas of the South, especially in Sicily, attention is focused on Botrytis cinerea, the gray mold of the vine that in the last read more

The management of fruit ripening has always been one of the most delicate stages in the fresh produce supply chain. Bringing bananas or other climacteric fruits to the ideal ripening stage at the right moment is both an art and a science. Ethylene, a plant hormone, plays a crucial role in this process. read more

An event that brought together key players in the watermelon supply chain to envision the future of a crop that is becoming increasingly strategic for the Italian fruit and vegetable sector. The "Watermelon Summit 2025 - Building the Future" was held yesterday in Rome, organized by BASF. read more

The Open Day titled "Productive Cultivars, Innovation and Research: Review of the 2025 season and research activities for 2026" organized by the Agricultural Center of Fondazione Agrion as part of the Green Cori OrtoFruit Project took place on October 17, 2025 in Cravanzana. read more

Eating more fruit is not only good for the heart and intestines, but also for the lungs. A study from the University of Leicester - as reported on Fortune Health - presented at the annual Congress of the European Respiratory Society (ERS) in Amsterdam, has highlighted how a read more

The cement sector and vegetable nursery growers are joining forces to build a supply chain capable of guaranteeing consumers healthy, traceable, and innovative products. This is the message that emerged during the fifteenth edition of the EU Plant Congress, the European association that. read more

Pink Lady® is no longer "just an apple": it has become a brand capable of defining a lifestyle, a lifestyle brand that speaks to consumers in the language of emotions. This is the message coming from Cédric Modica Amore, strategic marketing manager of Pink Lady Europe. read more

In recent days, Morocco has returned to the international spotlight due to the protests and social movements led by the young people of Generation Z, symbolizing a country undergoing a transformation in both its appearance and ambitions. This generation no longer dreams of Europe as a destination. read more

In early October, Italian kiwi starts to make its way onto the shelves of retail stores, but not yet as a leading product. An analysis conducted by Italiafruit News on six retailers in the Reggio Emilia area already shows a presence of the Italian product, but it is the New Zealand kiwi that is still the prominent one. read more

The merger of Fruit Modena Group into Agrintesa is now a reality: with the extraordinary assembly in Faenza on October 24th, the cycle of six territorial meetings concluded officially approving the operation. This aggregation expands the orchard and fruit register of the cooperative. read more

A climate of dialogue and sharing characterized the 2025 Assembly of the National Association of Women in the Fruit and Vegetable Sector, hosted at Villa Fiorita Monastier. An annual event that renews a sense of belonging and the strength of the network, offering a space for reflection and growth. read more

The weekly service La Borsa della Spesa, carried out by BMTI and Italmercati in collaboration with Non-Profit Consumerism, reveals the best opportunities for a convenient and sustainable autumn shopping. Regarding the fruit and vegetable sector, the still mild temperatures in some areas read more

Turkstat, the Turkish statistical office, has published the "Crop Production 2nd estimation 2025" with a revision of the Turkish hazelnut production forecast for 25/26: 441,000 tons, a decrease of 15% compared to the initial projection in May (520,000 tons), and a 38% decrease compared to the 24/25 season (717,000 tons). read more

Since the end of October, yello®, the specialty with yellow skin and a tropical aroma, is once again in the spotlight on the markets. Recognizable on the shelves thanks to its intense yellow color, it captivates with its fine and crunchy flesh and unmistakable notes of pineapple, honey, and. read more

In Italy, apples are the most exported horticultural product, and in just a few years Brazil has become one of the main non-EU markets in terms of importance, absorbing over 42,000 tons of Italian products. However, there are challenges, such as the issue of recognition. read more

The quality of fruit originates from healthy soil. It is from this awareness that the reflection launched by the conference "Soil health essential for high-quality fruit production" organized by the FRESH Foundation and held last Friday at the Unitec Campus in Lugo. read more

There are six different fruit and vegetable companies in terms of sizes, specializations, and entrepreneurial approaches, but united by a common goal: to enhance Italian excellence through the strength of the network. This is the philosophy of The Great Italian Beauty, a project born seven years ago to showcase read more

Autumn is advancing and the first true seasonal references are appearing at the Padova Agri-Food Market (MAAP). However, consumption is still cautious, awaiting a decisive drop in temperatures. This is what emerges from the weekly survey by Il Borsino. read more

In week 41, the fruit and vegetable section with fixed weight interrupts the series of negative trends from previous weeks, showing growth in volume accompanied by slight deflation. All channels show an increase, except for hypermarkets. In particular, discount stores and... read more

The second day of the press tour dedicated to the PGI Leonforte Peach brought the specialized press to the heart of the Enna territory, where the cultivation of this fruit has been a model of identity agriculture for decades. read more