Once again, sports and nutrition prove to be the winning combination for promoting well-being and are at the core of the project "The Fruit and Sport - Training Starts with Eating," promoted by ITALIA ORTOFRUTTA National Union in collaboration with UISP APS, which aims to read more

In the thirteenth week of 2024, the trends for the GDO (Large Scale Retail) are positive, but the shifted calendar compared to 2023 for the Easter week has impacted the results. In this week, the LCC (Low-Cost Carrier) surpasses the fresh produce department in sales by value, but the deflation of the latter... read more

For years, the Italian origin of fruit and vegetable products has been an important factor for nationals in their purchases, just as small local productions in the territories have also gained equal importance. read more

The Strawberry Contact Group from France, Italy, Spain, and Portugal, gathered in Portugal, composed of representatives from producer and exporter associations, including Freshuelva-Fepex, and officials from their respective administrations, focused on innovation. read more

During the Ordinary General Assembly of the National Association of Spanish Garlic Producers and Merchants (Anpca), held on April 4th, the data regarding garlic cultivation was presented. Specifically, the cultivated area for garlic in Spain has decreased by read more

Lemon juice represents the key to good mood for over 50% of Italians: its scent gives a feeling of lightness and freshness (36.3%), helps to relieve stress (33.1%), and its aroma is able to evoke summer (52.8%). read more

The debut of cherries in the world of fruits and vegetables is never trivial, in fact, it is perhaps one of the most discussed in the markets, because it is a product that manages to achieve skyrocketing prices. This year, the debut of the first Italian cherries, originating from Puglia, has outperformed all others. read more

The 2024 edition of "The Orange Garden" dedicated to the world of childhood and a healthy diet, a word whose origin derives from the Greek "dìaita," meaning lifestyle, concluded in the first days of the week. And this is the goal that has been engaging Oranfrizer for many years. read more

The annual assembly of Fruitimprese, the 75th one of the National Association of Fruit and Vegetable Companies representing the main companies in the sector, is confirmed for Thursday, April 18 at Palazzo Montemartini in Rome, just a stone's throw away from Termini station. read more

The Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) has reported the presence of pesticides at levels exceeding the maximum residue limit (MRL) in melons originating from Morocco, with the aim of alerting the relevant authorities of their presence. The notification, described as read more

In the world of cosmetics and beauty, there is a new trend that is set to stay without going out of style: the use of fruit in the formulation of skin and hair care products. This phenomenon reflects a growing consumer interest in natural ingredients and. read more

Dole Italia, a leading company in the production and distribution of high-quality fresh fruit, is getting ready to add flavor to Fuorisalone from April 16th to 21st, through an exceptional collaboration with Hisense, a famous global entity with over 50 years of success in the industry. read more

With the video mini-series titled "Pomodoro Industry Focus: BASF Innovation for an Excellent Supply Chain," BASF presents its integrated offering for industrial tomatoes, one of the most important horticultural crops in Italy. A complete range of products and services for read more

From a small fair for fruit machines to a real miracle. This is how the president of Macfrut, Renzo Piraccini, described the growth path of the fair during the presentation of the 41st edition, held yesterday in Rome at the Ice Agency, in the presence of Francesco Lollobrigida. read more

Fresh Del Monte, one of the world's leading vertically integrated producers and distributors of fresh fruit and fresh-cut produce, has decided to officially enter the production and marketing of small fruits under its own brand in Italy. They are doing so starting read more

OrtoRomi lands on Viva Rai2!, the well-known TV show with record ratings, which excellently combines infotainment and variety. In the unmissable format, OrtoRomi greets viewers with their selection of fruits and vegetables, perfect for a breakfast: a delightful and fresh invitation to read more

CSQA has acquired 100% of the share capital of Check Fruit. The acquisition represents a further step in the growth and development project of the CSQA Group as a national reference in the certification, assessment, and training in the agri-food sector. read more

After a slow start, the Zambana asparagus is expected to enter full production in a few days. The campaign looks promising, as explained by Michele Roncador, a counselor of the La Trentina Consortium, which protects the cultivation spread over 16 hectares within a zonation. read more

A flyer on fruits and vegetables can create quite a few problems, especially when producers cannot find prices in line with what they perceive in the field. This is evidenced by the controversy sparked by the flyer of the German chain Kaufland, which currently advertises a read more

Living with anthropomorphic machines has already begun for some time. Examples of this are drones used for apple picking (click here to learn more) and Amazon's bipedal robots (click here to learn more). read more