Historic meeting at a notary's office in Turin to formalise the constitution of the 'KiKoKà Europe' consortium: 11 members from France, Greece, Spain and Italy - 1,550 hectares of authorised cultivated area - 2 varieties of yellow-fleshed kiwi - a major partnership with
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As a result of the recent collaboration between Agrotere Consumer Panel's Monitor Ortofrutta and GfK's Consumer Panel for Italy, we present a new column, which aims to bring the trade audience some insights into the evolution of the profile of the national purchasing manager for fruit
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The sweet-hearted little rebel is back to change the status quo of the apple category. It's RedPop®, the melache-shaped snack with its out-of-the-blue voice is ready to drag consumers into a crispy, juicy pop break; read more

Protagonist of the haute couture shows at Paris Fashion Week, in addition to the new collections presented by the most fashionable designers, seems to be fruit and vegetables. The category has appeared on several occasions as an accessory to accompany the trends of spring now just around the corner and
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For potato growers, there seems to be no peace. After elateridae, a weed of the genus Cyperus, in this case Cyperus esculentus (click here to read more), is now threatening crops. This weed is considered so dangerous that it has been included in the
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The strawberry season is about to get into full swing and the outlook is positive. Only the erratic weather pattern has so far not allowed a significant sales momentum. But, in the coming days, the sun will warm the Peninsula and strawberry trading will also be more
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Everything is ready for the start of the 2024 production campaign of the Asparago Verde di Altedo Igp, an excellence recognised at European level for its unique quality and taste characteristics. The Consorzio di Tutela dell'Asparago Verde di Altedo Igp, together with the launch
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Ambassadors of Emilia-Romagna food and cuisine in Italy and around the world. The country's agrifood heartland - with its traits of quality, economy for businesses, safe and sustainable food, cultural identity, consortia and supply chains as protagonists - is at the centre of the promotion campaign
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The 2023 harvest sales for Op Il Noceto have just ended, and it is time to take stock. Director Michele Sciannimanica reviews the past year and talks about new products and projects. read more

Sunday, 10 March presents itself as an unmissable opportunity for sports enthusiasts with the holding of two significant events. In the heart of Sempione Park in Milan, the 34th edition of the Sempione Trophy, a race organised annually by Road Runners
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If there is one farming family linked to the Agribologna consortium, it is undoubtedly that of the Laffi family, partners in the Bolognese reality since the early 2000s, when the consortium was established. With Omar Laffi, owner of the farm in Budrio, in the province of Bologna,together
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The Spanish strawberry season is showing signs of revival, as the price and market observatory of the Junta de Andalucía points out in its latest report on the Huelva 2023/2024 soft fruit campaign. In fact, the growing demand in international markets is increasing
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For years, the Piedmontese companyBattaglio Spa - a leader in the marketing of exotic fruit - has been extending its reach outside Europe for the development of fruit cultivation. In particular, it aims at citrus fruit production in South Africa, where - thanks to the
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Improving the efficiency of the fresh food supply chain and reducing the environmental impact of logistical processes: these are the objectives of the consolidated partnership between Cooperativa Agricola OrtoRomi, a leading Italian player in the fruit and vegetable market,
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On the provisional political agreement on the proposed regulation on packaging and packaging waste (click here to read more), there was no lack of comments from politicians. read more

The EU Parliament and Council have reached a first agreement to ban products made through forced labour, the modern form of slavery that affects more than 26 million people worldwide, including minors. This was announced by the two European institutions. read more

Agea is proceeding with the activation of controls on farm dossiers and area applications for the years 2018-2022, for a total of 2 million dossiers. The campaign follows the important investments on anti-fraud controls, made possible by Agea's membership of the
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Aldi, part of the Aldi Sud Group, a leading multinational in the large-scale retail trade, opens its 180th shop in northern Italy tomorrow, Thursday 7 March, in Abano Terme (PD). The new shop is located in Via P. Gobetti 34 inside the "Abano
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The development of genetic resistance is one of the main pillars of breeding programmes in horticulture. Thanks to the efforts of a dedicated international team,Rijk Zwaan introduces in Sicily the first lamuyo pepper variety resistant to Leveillula taurica (Lt o, more
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Finding innovative ways to boost the circular economy for the benefit of the planet? This is the story of Karshof, a flour made from artichoke processing waste that reduces food waste. The idea belongs to the Veneto-based startup Circular Fiber, which, through its
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