The Italian horticultural sector, particularly the cultivation of zucchinis, is facing a growing threat: the New Delhi virus (ToLCNDV), which is causing difficulties in productions especially in Central-Southern Italy. In response to this challenge, Syngenta Vegetable Seeds will introduce Lambda. read more

In recent years, pumpkin consumption has shown a steady and significant increase in all European countries. The reasons for this growing popularity surely lie in the fact that this vegetable combines great flavor with important properties. read more

In December, Michelin-starred chef Davide Oldani had already recognized its value. Now, just a few months later, even Italian organized large-scale distribution enthusiastically welcomed the Cauliflower from the Plain of Sele IGP, a recent new entry among the Protected Geographical Indications. read more

In Los Angeles, the luxury supermarket chain Erewhon has launched a new product on its shelves: a single strawberry branded Elly Amai, imported from Kyoto, Japan, and sold for a whopping $18.99. The sky-high price has sparked a debate on social media, particularly on TikTok. read more

"The entry of young people into agriculture needs to become a priority again. We need 6-7,000 workers for the 2025 season in Emilia-Romagna, not only pruners, fruit and vegetable pickers, grape harvesters, livestock sector workers, or agricultural machinery operators, but also..." read more

The Cornelio project, the premium pepper branded Valfrutta Fresco that has managed to convince consumers and Large Retail, continues to evolve, confirming itself as one of the flagship products of the premium brand of the Alegra Group. With varietal innovation, expansion of production areas, and... read more

The second edition of Fruit Attraction São Paulo, scheduled from March 25th to 27th at São Paulo Expo in Brazil, has already established itself as a strategic meeting point and a business platform for the fruit and vegetable sector. read more

The heavy rains that hit Spain at the end of February and the beginning of March have complicated the strawberry and raspberry season, causing delays in production and a significantly lower product availability compared to previous years. According to reports... read more

The production of bananas in Ecuador and other Latin American countries is facing one of the most serious threats in recent years: banana wilt disease, caused by the bacterium Ralstonia solanacearum race 2 - as reported by Portal Fruticola. This bacterial disease, considered one of the most read more

On March 23, 2025, the Italian Classic Duathlon Championship of Venus Triathlon Academy will return, and eDole Italia, a leader in the production and distribution of premium quality fresh fruit, will once again be the sponsor for the second consecutive year of this eighth edition. read more

The Bolognese Consortium of Quality Italian Potatoes once again promoted the values of sports and a healthy (and tasty) diet. This time they did so by inviting Elena Spisni, a native influencer from Bologna known for "bastachesiapasta," to the Selenella Club. read more

The IGP Red Orange Consortium is among the partners of the project "A Concentrate of Fresh Energy", an initiative promoted by the MAAS of Catania (Sicilian Agro Food Markets) which focuses on food education and promoting healthy lifestyles among young people. read more

Thanks to the genome sequencing of 20 varieties of Sicilian oranges, mutations have been identified that can reveal the origin, evolution, and differentiation of oranges, useful for the genetic traceability of red-fleshed oranges such as Moro and Tarocco. The study, which read more

The tomato is one of the most important vegetables, both in terms of hectares invested - also due to its dual specialization for fresh and processed products - and in terms of consumption relevance, being the top fresh vegetable in terms of sales in supermarkets. It is precisely because of these achievements that in read more

The Emilia-Romagna region's fruit and vegetable sector and strategies for its future were the focus of the meeting promoted in Ferrara by CSO Italy President Paolo Bruni with director Elisa Macchi, featuring regional Agriculture Councillor Alessio Mammi and the general director. read more

With the transplants now completed, the Licata Mundial Consortium is gearing up for the harvest of the first melons of the season. President Domenico Raneri confirms that the harvests will not be long in coming and a good start to the commercial campaign is expected. "We are very excited." read more

The season of the Sovereign Asparagus of Mirabella Imbaccari, an excellence of the Catania area, recognized nationally for its intense flavor and high organoleptic characteristics, started a few weeks ago. However, the uncertain climate is influencing the... read more

March marks the arrival of spring and, among all the products of this season, strawberries are the emblem par excellence. From late February to early March, supermarkets dedicate a large display space to this category, often in prominent positions. read more

A new week has started with La Borsa della Spesa, the weekly service provided by BMTI and Italmercati Rete di Imprese, in collaboration with Consumerismo No Profit, which allows you to do your grocery shopping choosing convenience and quality. read more

The Red Orange IGP Consortium intervenes on the occasion of the International Day of Action for Rivers, which falls on March 14, to assess the situation in Sicily and specifically in the production area of the internationally famous IGP. "We take this opportunity to read more