Relations between Europe and China are not always smooth, and following the announcement that the European Union will impose tariffs on electric cars imported from China, it is likely that the Asian country will respond with equally protectionist measures. Initial reports suggest that these measures may include... read more

Everything is ready: this week starts the mountain strawberry campaign by VIP. A good harvest is expected, around 420 tons, slightly higher than last year's volumes. VIP cultivates 15 varieties, of which two cover 60% of the overall production: Elsanta and read more

Is it possible to meet new people while grocery shopping at the supermarket? Some say yes, but how can you distinguish between those who entered the store just to buy what is missing in their pantry or fridge from those who are there for a different purpose? It's simple, read more

On the occasion of The Lifesaver Awards 2024 - an annual event that took place on June 14th at the Cinema Barberini in Rome, bringing together top figures from the journalism, institutional, and entrepreneurial world - Zerbinati, a leader in Italy in the production of... read more

We are facing a real change in the avocado market: production is rapidly increasing and international trade is expanding quickly, with forecasts indicating that exports will exceed 3 million tons by 2025, according to the data. read more

The summer vegetable production campaign of Aop Lucee has entered full swing in recent days. Among the main products cultivated in the Fondi-Sperlonga plain are tomatoes, along with zucchinis and eggplants. We have discussed the campaign with the president of Aop, Felice. read more

Preparations are beginning for the 75th edition of the National Pepper Fair in Carmagnola (TO), an unmissable event that celebrates one of the most valuable and characteristic products of the region. The event will take place from August 30th to September 8th, 2024, offering ten days of. read more

The little green parrots, originally from South Africa, with their innocent appearance and bright colors, have found a home in the countryside of Puglia for years. They are pleasant to see but less so to have as guests in the orchards; in fact, this species feeds on a variety of fruits: from cherries to. read more

The development of a coating using biodegradable materials that extends the shelf life of fruits while reducing microbial and oxidative deterioration of the product. This is one of the objectives of POFACS, "Conservability, quality, and safety of high-quality fruit and vegetable products." read more

On the occasion of the European Football Championship, Esselunga launches a new commercial, the first as the official partner of the Italian national football teams. read more

The aggregation project of UnaPera represents a unique initiative in the Italian fruit and vegetable sector, as it is the first PDO fruit and vegetable association in Europe recognized under the Omnibus Regulation. In fact, a complex group that currently brings together 25 companies (13 Producer Organizations and 12 non-Producer Organizations), which... read more

Glasses with thick black frames and hidden cameras are tasked with shifting the balances in the fruit and vegetable department. This is how Waitrose's tool is designed to track the purchasing habits of its shoppers and promote the purchase of loose fruits and vegetables. read more

The melon campaign for Coop Soledi Parete (Caserta) is positive. Production started early this year, volumes have increased by 20% compared to last year, and the products maintain a good level of quality. We discussed this with the director. read more

The Sila potato sector is constantly growing, with many projects on the horizon to enhance the plateau's tubers and develop new opportunities for the area. read more

The British retailer Tesco continues to experiment with solutions to increase the sustainability of its offerings. This time, the featured product is the avocado, which will be presented in a new way: the traditional bar code stickers will no longer exist, instead they will be read more

Enhancing Italian excellences and protecting the agri-food supply chains are the cornerstones that unite Crai and eFiliera Italia in their respective paths towards promoting Made in Italy. read more

Fruit Logistica, the world's leading trade fair for fresh produce, once again proves to be the ideal meeting point for establishing fruitful relationships with both new and existing contacts. read more

"The Red Orange of Sicily PGI is excited to represent quality food and agriculture at the G7 event scheduled in Puglia until Sunday. We are happy and proud to have been invited to collaborate with other consortia among the excellences of the Italian agri-food sector," stated. read more

During this period, vegetables are the special focus of wholesale markets; between steep price drops and glimpses of recovery, the situation is far from stable. At IFN, we discuss this with Carlo Quirico, a wholesaler who operates at the Caat in Turin with the Quirico srl stand. "The trend... read more

In Portugal, a new decree on simplified food labeling has come into effect, replacing the previous text which was deemed flawed in the way it evaluated the nutritional profiles of products. This concerns the Nutriscore tables, which use a labeling system. read more