Divertimento, sweet tastes of fresh fruit, and the distribution of gadgets will characterize the 8 stages of the tour that will start from Viareggio on August 1st and end in Punta Grande, Sicily, on August 11th: an exclusive format that will see the Dole Summer Vibes crew liven up some of the stages. read more

For years, the research group AGR-163 Agricultural Entomology at the University of Cordoba has been studying viable alternatives to combat the spread of parasitic insects, as highlighted on the institution's website. Obviously, this opportunity arises from the need to develop alternatives. read more

The 2023-2024 season has been a very challenging one for Chilean fruit, with contrasting results depending on the market. This was reported by Asoex (Association of Fruit Exporters of Chile) when citing data from the Chilean Fruit Committee. read more

Reduced production, high demand, and sustained prices are the elements that have characterized the 2024 cherry campaign. The main actor remains the weather patterns, which have influenced not only the yields - lower than last year which was already deficient - but also the start and... read more

According to a recent study conducted by the University of Aston in the United Kingdom, the key to increasing fruit and vegetable consumption could lie in digital media, specifically social media. By promoting a healthy diet based on fruits and vegetables, the... read more

On July 19, at the headquarters of Confcommercio Cesena, Fruitimprese and Flai Cgil, Fisascat Cisl, Uiltucs Uil, renewed the National Collective Bargaining Agreement (CCNL) for employees of fruit and citrus companies for the period 2024-2027. read more

For seed companies, summer is the most suitable time for field and greenhouse activities to test the fruits of research and reconnect with all partners. As usual, ISI Seeds organizes field events to give the opportunity to its own partners. read more

On July 18th, our colleague Fabrizio Pattuellici provided a deep analysis on the evolution of watermelon consumption in Italy and how prices in the beautiful country have doubled in 10 years (click here for more details). Without going back over the last decade, but starting from read more

Welcome to Romagna: here the summer has a completely different flavor, just like our Romagna IGP Peaches and Nectarines. read more

On Thursday, July 25th in Imola, at the Mario Neri unit of Astra, there will be a pomological exhibition on peach and apricot, featuring Stefano Foschi from Ri.Nova commenting on the varieties presented to industry professionals. read more

There are no significant updates on the situation in the Suez Canal, with the impasse continuing to primarily damage perishable goods, including fruits and vegetables. We will discuss this on IFN with Massimo Delpozzo, commercial director of Nord Ovest. "The crisis in the Middle East has reached a stalemate." read more

Italian plums have appeared in the Gdo assortments, but compared to other drupes, it is difficult to find something interesting. Beyond the classic division based on the color of the skin, not much has been done, apart from a few projects. read more

This week, La Borsa della Spesa, the service of BMTI and Italmercati Rete di Imprese in collaboration with Consumerismo No Profit, confirms the excellent period for fruit and vegetable production, thanks to a climate that is favoring all cultivations. Italian families can read more

The feedback received by Apofruit following the informative events on kiwi organized in Calabria, held alongside the members' assembly to discuss the 2023 budget and winter settlements, has been extremely positive. read more

The advance campaign for watermelons had positive effects at the beginning of negotiations, but between June and early July, consumption decreased, resulting in a loss in the end, while the overall fruit market broke even. Certainly, for a weather-dependent category like this one. read more

Staying up to date with a fruit and vegetable market that is characterized by volatility is already complicated in itself. If we then add all the critical issues that have emerged in recent years, such as climate change, phytosanitary emergencies, difficulties with labor, and foreign competition, it becomes even more challenging. read more

The Italian fruit and vegetable export to Europe is changing its traditional dynamics. Some point to climate change as a cause, while others blame the instability of modern society. We discussed this with Romeo Zanotto, owner of the Due Erre company in Padova and with Ciro. read more

Following the recent meeting of the members, the board of directors of the Agribologna Consortium, the parent company of the eponymous group and a leading player in the production and distribution of fruit and vegetables in Italy, has been renewed. Two important confirmations: Franco Linguerri remains as President. read more

On Friday, July 26th, starting at 6:30 PM, the Department of Soil, Plant and Food Sciences (Di.S.S.P.A.) of the University of Bari Aldo Moro will be hosted by the Municipality of Polignano a Mare (BA) in the Council Chamber for the event "The Gardens of Polignano - Traditions". read more

The Chilean kiwi season started two weeks late, but this did not damage the market which was enjoying limited supply, as reported on DiarioFruticola.cl. Currently, the Chilean kiwi season is between 65% and 69% complete, according to the report. read more