The main advantage of the highly parthenocarpic Frutastic® range of courgettes from Gautier Semences is to produce quality vegetables under difficult production conditions. Indeed, parthenocarpy is a biological characteristic naturally present in courgettes. This attribute
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For the Brindisi artichoke, another complex season lies ahead; the area, in fact, is caught in the grip of unstable weather conditions and massive imports of foreign produce from Tunisia and Egypt,
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In a recent editorial, we explained why Italian periculture cannot do without Abate Fétel (click here to read it) and, likewise, we mentioned the existence of a task force within the AOP UnaPera, which aims to solve the problems that
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A profound mystery shrouds the fruit and vegetable sector in our country: after the brilliant results achieved in 2020 during the pandemic emergency, in the following three years lemon consumption progressively declined, so much so that in 2023 the cumulative loss by volume on supermarkets and
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Apofruit Italia, a cooperative of fruit and vegetable producers with approximately 2,700 members and which markets 100% Made in Italy products all over the world, is renewing its participation in Fruit Logistica, the sector's main international trade fair, for 2024 as well.
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The label industry reaches a turning point with FruttoBel, an exclusive catalogue of pre-printed labels in which Mdd operators can find all the required graphics. The database, created by the company Carby Label, is continuously updated and can be consulted
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Italy is the leading European producer and exporter with 1 million tonnes of table grapes produced. read more

In the past few days we have anticipated the main topics of the Impresa Persona Agroalimentare Forum (click here to read more) and now we offer you a summary of the most salient issues addressed during the two-day event last weekend (Friday 26 and Saturday 27 January, ed.). read more

Good and seasonal products are featured in this week's 'Borsa della Spesa', the service that BMTI (Borsa Merci Telematica Italiana), together with Italmercati Rete di imprese, produces weekly to guide Italian families, also thanks to the contribution of Consumerismo No
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To combat climate change, greenhouses now play a major role. This is the case at the Sant'Orsola company, specialised in the production of small fruits, where new structures adopted a year ago shelter crops from too hot or too cold temperatures,
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"The significant impact of climate change on agronomic cycles has made it imperative to adopt a holistic approach to crop management. Winter temperatures, increasingly distant from the needs of crops, have generated significant challenges, imposing the search for
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The third edition of 'Be Fruity!' is on its way: the promotional project conceived by Sgmarketing is warming up its engines for a new edition to be enjoyed. read more

Assosementexpressed satisfaction with the Environment Commission's vote on the TEA Regulation (click here to read more). read more

Spices & Herbs Global Expo at Macfrut 2024, confirms and relaunches. The only European exhibition dedicated to spices, officinal herbs and aromatic herbs confirms its presence for the third consecutive year, making it an essential reference point for the sector. At the same time, it relaunches with
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Italian pears are running out of volume while Dutch pears are riding the wave, for apples it is the club varieties that dominate the market while for kiwis the Romagna, Greek and New Zealand products coexist. This is the summary of the commercial picture for pome fruits
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Carousels in the international limelight thanks to a New York Times article: 'Is it a melon or a cucumber? It is a cucumber-melon, and it is delicious'. The typical product of Apulia was discovered by Professor Jay Tracy, a teacher for the deaf with a passion for vegetable gardens,
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In the province of Verona, 18,320 foreign workers were hired in the agricultural sector in 2022, accounting for 70% of all new employees in the sector. The Italian language is fundamental for understanding not only directives and rules, but also safe behaviour, since for a
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These days, until 29 January, the seventh edition of the Cardo festival will be held in the historic centre of Cervia; despite the many difficulties after the floods, this is the way to celebrate a characteristic product of Romagna. Various companies have fought to prevent this
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For agricultural professionals, insects increasingly represent an insidious threat and, at the same time, a challenge to be overcome. In addition, the phenomenon of global warming and ongoing climate change, with increasingly torrid summers and milder winters, favours
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The start date of Fruit Logistica, the Berlin trade fair scheduled from 7 to 9 February, is getting closer and closer, and this year Ilipparticipates once again with its innovative packaging solutions for the fruit and vegetable sector. Baskets, trays and alveoli in
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