Sexual confusion has been confirmed as one of the most effective and sustainable techniques for controlling harmful insects such as the grapevine moth (Lobesia botrana), responsible for serious production losses and the triggering of secondary diseases like rot. The underlying principle is... read more

The rise of the blueberry shows no signs of stopping. According to some analysts, in order to keep up with the growth of global demand, worldwide production will need to double (Click here to learn more). This trend is also reflected in Italy, where - albeit at a different pace. read more

As previously announced, on May 23rd, at the Municipal Theater of Licata, the conference "Cantaloupe Melon of Licata: reality and development prospects" was held, during which the Promoting Committee for obtaining the Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) was officially established. read more

Organic products represent a well-established category within the fruit and vegetable department of large-scale retail trade. However, for several years now, sales have been stagnant, with a market share that struggles to exceed 2-3% of total fruit and vegetable sales. There are multiple causes for this, starting with the fact that over time, there read more

Agrintesa is getting into the heart of the 2025 fruit and vegetable campaign, with the activation of collection centers and social wineries located in Emilia-Romagna, Veneto, Lazio, and Calabria. As reported by inpiazzanews.it, the harvest has started with cherries and apricots: the former are appearing read more

It seemed to be one of the most promising entrepreneurial ventures in the field of online shopping, with all the potential to become a key player in the fruit and vegetable sector as well, thanks to a proposal focused on fresh products and fast deliveries. Tulips, a startup founded by read more

In Italy, over the last five years, domestic purchases of peaches and nectarines have increased by approximately 7 percentage points despite an average price increase of 20%, which has even exceeded 40% in discount stores. If we extend our view to the last nine years, the picture is still... read more

Italians and snacks, an increasingly consolidated love that withstands the test of time and evolves towards healthy and natural choices, with fruit ranking at the top of preferences. Leading this transformation are simple and nutritious snacks, easy to carry and perfect for any time of the day. read more

With the conclusion of the production season of the Sila Potato PGI, one of the most representative supply chains of the Calabrian vegetable sector, it's time to take stock. Albino Carli, director of the Producer Consortium, paints a clear and positive picture of the just-concluded campaign. read more

British consumers can now rely on greater flexibility in storing fruit at home. Indeed, Tesco has introduced "ripen at home" bananas, characterized by a less advanced ripening stage at the time of purchase, as reported by freshfruitportal.com. read more

The Shopping Bag, the weekly information service created by BMTI and Italmercati, in collaboration with Non-Profit Consumerism, also this week recommends the best seasonal products to buy. The fruit market is presented, this week, with a demand. read more

The Rivoira Group did it again. After the success of Sweet Saretta® - the "alveolar" cherries launched last year - the Piedmontese company is back to amaze with a new innovation, destined to make a mark in the Italian cherry sector: introducing Tip Top, the cherry. read more

Relief for those trading in fruit and vegetable products with the United Kingdom. Following pressure from Fruitimprese and other international trade actors, on June 2nd the British government postponed phytosanitary checks in the country, announcing the creation of a read more

Buccia striata, an attractive intense green color background, crunchiness, and sweetness are the four characteristics that are driving the Cru zucchini to carve out an increasing space in the Italian retail landscape. Since its launch, Cru - produced and marketed exclusively by read more

Miniature vegetables to enrich the dishes of Michelin-starred chefs, vegetables grown with the support of fish, precious jewelry made with onions, fennel, and flowers, green cosmetics with iris butter, glamping inspired by bees. These are just some of the innovations presented at the Village. read more

Devastated fields, violated greenhouses, destroyed crops. It is an alarm cry coming from the Bassa Emilia region, where nutrias are bringing entire fruit and vegetable productions to their knees, particularly affecting melon and watermelon crops. read more

Macfrut unveils the first novelties of the 2026 edition, scheduled at the Rimini Expo Centre from Tuesday 21 to Thursday 23 April. The first concerns the flagship products of the 43rd edition: Avocado and Mango. Two crops in dizzying ascent in production and consumption on an international scale. read more

At a time when agricultural productivity is under pressure due to climate change, emerging pests, and plant diseases, a silent but increasingly common problem threatens to seriously compromise the yield of vegetable crops: soil exhaustion. read more

Summer is the season of dreams and departures. But even when the journey remains for now in the drawer - or between the pages of a guidebook - there are flavors capable of evoking distant atmospheres and allowing us to savor a bit of that tropical world that inspires us so much. read more

Just one look at Stefano Grandi, a cherry farmer from Vignola and owner of the company "Ripa di Sotto," is enough to understand that this will be a season to remember. His smile, among the rows laden with ripe fruits, tells better than any data about the positive progress of the campaign. read more