A study conducted by a team of researchers from the University of Milan, in collaboration with the Institute for Research in Biomedicine at the University of Bellinzona (Switzerland), investigated the extraordinary properties of ellagic acid, a natural polyphenol found in fruits. read more

It's that time of the year again to take stock of the potato situation at Apofruit. This crop, now firmly on the podium of the cooperative's most representative productions in terms of volumes, continues to grow. Taking stock of the situation read more

Today we present the seventh installment of the in-depth column on the evolution of the profile of the national fruit and vegetable purchasing manager, born from the collaboration between Monitor Ortofrutta of Agroter and GfK's Consumer Panel for Italy. Among horticultural categories, that of... read more

The Southern African Citrus Growers Association has revised downwards its estimates for orange exports for the 2024 season, due to "extreme" winter conditions: strong winds, torrential rains, and frosts have caused significant damage not only to the fruit, but also to the. read more

The mini watermelon segment has been on the market for quite some time now, but only in recent years there has been a turning point thanks to projects like the Gavina Watermelon, also known as the mini watermelon from L'Orto di Eleonora, which make quality the fundamental pillar: "Without quality"... read more

On July 27, the Ministerial Decree recognizing the Consortium for the Protection of Canicattì IGP Table Grapes was published in the Official Gazette of the Italian Republic. Through this decree, the Ministry of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty, and Forests officially recognized the Consortium. read more

During last week's live IFN broadcast dedicated to watermelons (click here for more details), it became clear how the sector has been able to evolve, moving from promotions at just a few cents to doubling consumer prices over a period of 10 years, according to buyers. read more

Vilmorin-Mikado is always attentive to the needs of the entire supply chain to provide a high-performing range of lettuces that adapts well to the ongoing climate changes, market demands, and with a complete package of resistances for Bremia lactucae, including the new Bl:41EU strain. read more

Sustainability and the presence of an excellent quality-price ratio are the cornerstones of the advice from La Borsa della Spesa this week, the service provided by BMTI and Italmercati Rete di Imprese in collaboration with Consumerismo No Profit. Despite the fear that the intense heat may... read more

Harvests out of sync, unfavorable climate, French products struggling to emerge: the situation of the peach and nectarine market in France has been deteriorating for several weeks and consumer prices have dropped below 2.50 euros per kilogram, as reported by the Fédération nationale. read more

According to the data contained in the USDA's periodic report on the analysis of the global wine season (click here for more information), the overall production of table grapes for the 2023/24 season is expected to increase by 150 thousand tons, reaching 28.1 million tons. read more

The citrus world gathers at the heart of European production to discuss new market and consumption trends. The main representatives of the production chain will meet at the City of Arts and Sciences in Valencia on November 5 and 6 for Fruitnet Citrus. read more

Dole Italia, a leading company in the production and distribution of premium quality fresh fruit, the Main Sponsor of the DDS-7MP Triathlon Team, will accompany triathletes Bianca Seregni and Gaspar Riveros to the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, which will take place from July 26th to August 13th. read more

In week 28, Lcc's fruit and vegetable sales broke even and, thanks to increasing deflation, volumes are on the rise. Among the channels, the discount channel is growing more than the others, outperforming all with a double-digit performance in terms of quantity. Analyzing overall trends, read more

The temperature is still the unappealable judge deciding the fate of the watermelon campaign for the coming weeks. If the mercury column does not drop, both in Italy and in Europe, an increase in prices is expected due to a decrease in harvests in the countryside. read more

By analyzing the trend of dried fruit consumption in the first warm months of the year, it is clear that the "summer rest" is just a distant (and ugly) memory. Dried fruit has become chameleonic, thanks to the work done by specialized companies, and meets every occasion. read more

In the last five years, the biological fight project against the Asian stink bug carried out by Coldiretti Cuneo in synergy with the territory has experienced an exponential growth, with a 810% increase in releases of predatory insects against the stink bug and a 533% increase in agricultural businesses. read more

There is a lot of talk about alien insects and the damage they are causing to fruit and vegetable crops; but climate change is also turning the insects that have always inhabited our areas into real "cannibals": just think of the Calliptamus italicus, better known as "locusts". read more

During the summer period, Lazio is one of the most important vegetable production areas nationally. To analyze the trends of these last few days, we visited the Agri-food Center of Rome, where the Operational Director, Flavio Pezzoli, explained to us. read more

Some areas of Italy are dealing with extreme temperatures that are putting a strain on summer fruit crops. This is the case in the Puglia region, where Giuseppe De Filippo, commercial manager of Futuragri, a leading company in production and marketing, is facing challenges. read more