This week, La Borsa della Spesa, the service of BMTI and Italmercati Rete di Imprese in collaboration with Consumerismo No Profit, confirms the excellent period for fruit and vegetable production, thanks to a climate that is favoring all cultivations. Italian families can read more

The feedback received by Apofruit following the informative events on kiwi organized in Calabria, held alongside the members' assembly to discuss the 2023 budget and winter settlements, has been extremely positive. read more

The advance campaign for watermelons had positive effects at the beginning of negotiations, but between June and early July, consumption decreased, resulting in a loss in the end, while the overall fruit market broke even. Certainly, for a weather-dependent category like this one. read more

Staying up to date with a fruit and vegetable market that is characterized by volatility is already complicated in itself. If we then add all the critical issues that have emerged in recent years, such as climate change, phytosanitary emergencies, difficulties with labor, and foreign competition, it becomes even more challenging. read more

The Italian fruit and vegetable export to Europe is changing its traditional dynamics. Some point to climate change as a cause, while others blame the instability of modern society. We discussed this with Romeo Zanotto, owner of the Due Erre company in Padova and with Ciro. read more

Following the recent meeting of the members, the board of directors of the Agribologna Consortium, the parent company of the eponymous group and a leading player in the production and distribution of fruit and vegetables in Italy, has been renewed. Two important confirmations: Franco Linguerri remains as President. read more

On Friday, July 26th, starting at 6:30 PM, the Department of Soil, Plant and Food Sciences (Di.S.S.P.A.) of the University of Bari Aldo Moro will be hosted by the Municipality of Polignano a Mare (BA) in the Council Chamber for the event "The Gardens of Polignano - Traditions". read more

The Chilean kiwi season started two weeks late, but this did not damage the market which was enjoying limited supply, as reported on DiarioFruticola.cl. Currently, the Chilean kiwi season is between 65% and 69% complete, according to the report. read more

The US company Afterlife Ag has found an innovative way to tackle the issue of food waste in New York restaurants. Founded in 2021 by Winson Wong, Sierra Alea, and Ryan Freed, the company, whose slogan is "Don't let waste go to waste," read more

SG Marketing, a marketing consulting company specializing in the food and agriculture sector, introduces the summer activities of the promotional campaign "BE FRUITY!" Through engaging, integrated, and multichannel content and initiatives both in the field and digitally, the campaign aims to capture the attention of. read more

From the first tray of cooked vegetables to the modern service product packages with a wide range of choices. The story of the company Annatura is one of people, courage, but also a lot of heart, which has been shared with all the collaborators in recent days. read more

In week 27, the trends shown are very similar to the previous week, with the fruit and vegetable sector still decreasing, but with a slight reduction in deflation. In terms of distribution channels, the head-to-head competition between supermarkets and discount stores sees the former prevailing in the analyzed week. read more

Herbert Dorfmann will once again coordinate the European People's Party (EPP) in the Agriculture Committee of the European Parliament. The MEP of South Tyrolean origins was unanimously appointed, having already held the same role in the previous parliamentary term. read more

With record heat returning, locusts are also making a comeback, causing havoc by feasting on fruit and alfalfa. Coldiretti has raised the alarm about swarms attacking fields and orchards in Emilia Romagna, as the high temperatures and lack of rain have favored their proliferation. read more

China is the world's leading producer and consumer of pears, and the fruit is deeply rooted in both the diet and cultural practices. read more

After a difficult year for the production of fruits and vegetables due to severe weather problems, the 2024 campaign is showing positive signs, especially for apricots and melons. The demand is lively and consumers particularly appreciate the organoleptic quality of apricots and the sweetness. read more

"These data represent a success for the Italian system, a testimony of the strength and quality of our products in the world. The actions of the Meloni Government, aimed at protecting our excellences and our companies from the very beginning, are bearing fruit. We will continue." read more

Transforming the carbon dioxide absorbed by plants into a tangible product that can be sold on the market, on par with fruits and vegetables, with the aim of promoting increasingly sustainable agriculture while also generating a new significant economic sector. read more

The pomegranate peel, usually considered waste, actually hides a significant potential for cardiovascular protection. In fact, a study conducted by the Institute for Bioeconomy of the National Research Council (CNR) and the University of Pisa has read more

For several days, the African heat has not let go of its grip on the entire peninsula, leading to a resurgence in the consumption of summer fruits, as explained by Ms. Cinzia Furiati, General Director of the Agri-food Center of Rimini: "After an initial summer break, characterized by several... read more