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

In September, the fruit and vegetable department of the large-scale retail trade recorded an increase in consumption, with significant differences between the major categories and individual products. Among the best-selling fruits of the month, only two show a growth in volume. On the other hand, vegetables show trends. read more

So far, it has been a rather tough autumn in terms of prices in the vegetable sector, due to the usual culprit of weather destabilizing the supply. What can we expect in the upcoming weeks? To find out, we visited the Fondi Wholesale Agri-food Center. read more

Expansion Group accompanied Pizzoli to Sial Paris 2024, the important international trade fair dedicated to the agri-food sector, which has just ended in Paris. Pizzoli, the Italian specialist in potatoes and a reference in the agri-food sector, participated in the event. read more

The research of HM.Clausenon continues and opens up new horizons in the world of peppers. This vegetable is among the most important for the vegetable sector, and Sicily is one of the most suitable areas. Therefore, the seed company has developed a yellow pepper ideal for the island: the variety. read more

Not all melons are the same, so much so that consumers are increasingly looking at quality. Confirmation comes from the closure of the 2024 campaign of the Melon Mantovano Igp, which marks a challenging but still satisfying year. read more

Sorma Group, a leader in the design and construction of complete lines for the post-harvest of fruit and vegetable products, is participating in the Table Grape Fair LUV, running until tomorrow at the Nuova Fiera del Levante in Bari. They are presenting a complete solution that facilitates operators. read more

The European Regulation on Packaging and Packaging Waste (PPWR), adopted by the European Parliament last April 24, heavily impacts the fresh fruit and vegetable products supply chain where the use of plastic packaging is expected to be banned. read more

The Meccearly bean, developed by Blumen Vegetable Seeds, is a product with unique characteristics. Geneticist Elena Avite presents these characteristics: "It is a bean that is born to meet the needs of the industry, but it also lends itself well to the fresh market." read more