The assembly of the Consortium for Red Oranges of Sicily IGP has confirmed its trust in the work done by President Gerardo Diana and the outgoing board of directors for the 2024-2027 term. The members of the board of directors (9 producers and 4 among...)
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One year after the flood that hit Emilia-Romagna and compromised centuries-old chestnut groves, the Consortium of chestnut growers of Castel del Rio (Bologna) rises again and, with some new additions to its composition, prepares to face a season of revival for the Marrone.
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Sustainability depends on "good" digitization.
2024-05-22 00:00
Sustainability and digitalization. Two words that are now indispensable even in the fruit and vegetable sector, but, as often happens, there is a certain superficiality in addressing such important issues. Undoubtedly, these are complex topics that have not scared off QGS, Talea.
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Introducing Crunchy Arriva, the innovative lettuce that "crunches".
2024-05-22 00:00
Full marks promotion for Crunchy lettuce, featured in the exhibition by the Romagna company Fellini Patrizio during the last edition of Macfrut. The innovative concept, developed by Rijk Zwaan research, was presented as "Crunchy - The lettuce that crunches".
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The NAMA tomato emblematic of Made in Italy abroad.
2024-05-22 00:00
The brand Ilpomodoro, from the company Fogliatista, has attracted great interest not only in Italy but also among foreign operators, as evidenced by the invitation to participate in the Global Tomato Congress 2024 - one of the main worldwide events entirely dedicated to tomatoes.
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At the Battle of Turin the Wholesaler of the Year Award
2024-05-22 00:00
"The category of fruit and vegetable wholesalers is reacting to change in a responsive way. However, in addition to historical challenges such as investments and bureaucracy, we also need to address the challenges of our times, such as environmental sustainability and digital transition."
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Cabbage, a slow start
2024-05-22 00:00
The start of the cabbage season at Claudio Belliadi Cappella's agricultural company in Scorzè (Venice) is slow. The production of the new season, which is beginning these days, has been slowed down by the recent bad weather, which has had a negative impact on the...
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April: strawberries at a peak but tomatoes are growing
2024-05-22 00:00
In April, the fruit and vegetable department of the GDO (large-scale retail trade) is still struggling in terms of sales, with vegetables and high-quality ready-to-eat products (IV-V gamma) having the most impact on the overall results. Among the most important categories in the month, there is a clear difficulty with strawberries (affected by unstable weather), while...
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Dole's premium fruit featured at the 100km del Passatore.
2024-05-22 00:00
Dole Italia, a leader in the production and distribution of premium quality fresh fruit, is a Partner of the 49th edition of the 100km del Passatore, one of the most beloved ultramarathons in Italy. The race, starting this Saturday, May 25th from Florence and finishing on Sunday, May 26th in Faenza, spans
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The "forgotten" carobs mimic the virtuous path of prickly pears.
2024-05-21 00:00
Walking through the Sicilian countryside, especially in the Ragusa area, you can easily notice evergreen trees that are over 500 years old, which characterize the territory of the southeastern part of the island: carob trees. Sicilians call it the "tree of survival" because it is very
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Sitofex®: the only product based on CPPU authorized in Italy
2024-05-21 00:00
Sitofex® is a plant growth regulator that enhances the size and quality of fruits in various crops, especially table grapes and kiwi. Additionally, Sitofex® has also been granted emergency use registration for 2024 to prevent bacterial canker.
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Enhancing excellence through branding, continuous research for new products, and a concrete commitment to sustainability: this is what it means today to maintain a solid position in the fruit and vegetable market. These are the 'moves' adopted by Spreafico, which recently implemented
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The "Elodì" strawberry by Almaverde Bio has arrived.
2024-05-21 00:00
The market for both organic and conventional strawberries is experiencing progressive and steady growth throughout Europe. Recent prospective analyses presented in the Strawberry Global Market Overview 2024-2027 indicate a growth in the strawberry market, primarily driven by Germany and Italy.
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Zespri destroyed 5,000 pallets of kiwifruit due to rodents.
2024-05-21 00:00
Zespri has confirmed that over a million trays of fruit grown in New Zealand will be destroyed following the discovery of rats on the ship carrying the first batch for the new season in Europe (click here for more details).
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Within the framework of the Trento Festival of Economics, the Edmund Mach Foundation is organizing the event "Unlocking Potential: Global Opportunities and Scientific Research in the Nut Industry". The meeting is scheduled for Thursday, May 23rd at 12:00 PM at the Calepini Room.
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"Fruit is the most wasted food in Italy."
2024-05-21 00:00
In Italy, approximately 1.5 billion kilograms of food are wasted each year, with disruptive effects on the economy, sustainability, and the environment due to the negative impact on energy consumption and waste disposal.
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The Spanish watermelons and melons had a positive debut on the market, partly due to the high temperatures of recent weeks. Despite the excellent quality of the product, the future prospects are uncertain, considering the current state of demand, the climate, and the impact.
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In the week in which the Agriculture Decree Law was published, to respond to a series of legitimate requests from the agricultural world, an important distribution chain is promoting the sale of fruits and vegetables for €0.99 per piece or per kilogram. The timing of this advertisement raises...
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The unusual fruits starring on TikTok
2024-05-21 00:00
In the world of social media, there are many people who enjoy experimenting with and tasting unusual and exotic fruits from around the world, providing live feedback to their viewers. This format and these fruits, in turn, pique the curiosity of users.
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We are entering the heart of the cherry harvest season even in the areas of Northern Italy – the only ones missing are the mountain productions of Trentino-Alto Adige and Piedmont – which certainly did not welcome with pleasure the intense rains that have characterized the month of May so far.
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