In October, chestnuts are a product that is always present on the shelves of large retail stores, and IFN analysis could not miss this seasonal event, with visits to 6 different stores in the square of Modena. read more

Claudio Cecchetto, a record producer, DJ, and radio and television host, is one of the most iconic figures in the Italian music scene. He will be among the speakers at Forum Retail 2025, the key event for the Italian and international retail community. read more

"One ventures into the heart of the cabbage fields in Northern Italy, without having achieved the desired results so far," explains Matteo Torresan, owner of Gli Orti di Venezia in Tezze sul Brenta (Vicenza): "Last year, at the same time, there was a peak." read more

Assomela, the Italian association of apple producers, renews its commitment to the health and well-being of people, and does so through an important collaboration established with Komen Italy, with the support of excellent scientific institutions such as the Komen Center for. read more

Dimmidisì's multichannel communication campaign (click here for more information) takes a groundbreaking step in the fruit and vegetable sector. To mark the launch of two new products in the Wrap Kit line, the brand has chosen to accompany it with a "unique" communication project. read more

Cipro may have found an unexpected weapon in the battle against the Asian citrus psyllid (Diaphorina citri), the vector insect of Huanglongbing (HLB), the most feared citrus disease in the world - as reported on Portalfruticola.com. Credit goes to researchers at the Valencian Institute. read more

The Grocery Shopping Guide, the weekly service by BMTI and Italmercati in collaboration with Non-Profit Consumerism, reveals the best opportunities for affordable and this time also "strategic" autumn shopping. As for fruits and vegetables, in general, the still mild weather slows down the read more

At the Befane Shopping Centre in Rimini, inside the fruit and vegetable section of Spazio Conad, where everything began ten years ago, Canova, the company of the Apofruit Group exclusive distributor of the Almaverde brand, celebrated the tenth anniversary of the Almaverde Bio Islands over the weekend. read more

The analysis of the Agroter Fruit and Vegetable Monitor, conducted in collaboration with Circana, shows a recovery in fruit and vegetable consumption in the retail sector in September, following a negative August, driven solely by vegetables. The deflationary context has certainly contributed to the volume growth. read more

The campaign for harvesting and processing of industrial tomatoes in the Northern Italy basin for the year 2025 has been completed, with the last delivery to the plant on October 11th. The quality and record quantity of tomatoes delivered were excellent. The negotiations between... read more

October is a sowing month for the producers of the White Onion from Margherita Igp. However, it is unfortunate that, during these days of work for what will be the future harvest, episodes of seed theft and damage are multiplying in the fields. read more

The Sicilian pepper is getting ready to make a comeback with the start of the Lamuyo 2026 campaign. In this scenario, Rijk Zwaan Italia, a branch of the Dutch company specializing in vegetable breeding, renews its commitment to providing innovative and sustainable genetic solutions. read more

Annaturaha enthusiastically participated in the 2025 edition of Fruit Attraction, one of the most important international events dedicated to the fruit and vegetable sector, which took place as usual in Madrid. For the company, this was the second participation, following the experience. read more

Once again in red is the Italian fruit and vegetable trade balance: in the first seven months of the year, the balance between exports and imports is negative, with a loss of 17 million euros, despite the recovery observed in June. read more

Italians are reconsidering their diet in terms of health and are starting to fill their shopping carts with fruits and vegetables again. After years of declining consumption, fruits and vegetables are regaining space in daily expenses, supported by a growing need for trust in brands that can guarantee quality. read more

In week 40, sales volume of fruit and vegetables by imposed weight remain declining, but the negative trend is slowing down compared to previous weeks, while the average mix price remains nearly stable. Among physical channels, only supermarkets show a slight growth. read more

Sales of the Dried Fruits and Vegetables category continue to grow year after year in the large-scale retail sector. Even in the first nine months of 2025, hypermarkets and supermarkets in Italy are recording very positive trends. read more

The fig harvesting season is coming to an end in Basilicata, in a year marked by ups and downs for the Ancona OP of Metaponto (MT). As Antonio Vito Ancona, a partner producer, describes, "the harvest, which began at the end of July-early August, is now coming to a close with a slight advance. read more

A decisive step towards the agriculture of the future. Bayer Crop Science inaugurated yesterday, at the Research Center in Borgo Sabotino (Latina), the new state-of-the-art greenhouses dedicated to research and development of vegetable varieties. A strategic investment that strengthens the role of. read more

The season of green kiwi - or better of the Hayward variety, still today the undisputed protagonist of the sector - is ready to start in the Romagna areas. This is confirmed by Cristian Tozzi, agricultural entrepreneur and commercial manager of Tozzi Frutta in Forlì. read more