With a medium maturation cycle, very vigorous plant with complete resistances, high capacity for setting fruit and equally high productivity, the new Torricelli F1 melon presented by BASF | Nunhems responds ideally to the needs of the retail sector and modern consumption trends. read more

In 2024, the year ended with a positive result for the food expenditure of Italian families, increasing by 0.9% annually, in a markedly disinflationary context. This growth follows the +8.1% recorded in 2023, the highest in recent years, but in a phase of strong economic... read more

The season of brassicas and vegetables at Futuragri, a leading company in Puglia in the production and marketing of horticultural products, is coming to an end. With the commercial manager Giuseppe De Filippo, we take stock of the campaign and introduce the upcoming season. read more

In the first phase of analyzing the tomato category across five retail chains in the Parma area, we focused on the first customer selection criterion: the type (click here for more details). We assumed that before choosing the type, the customer would have read more

When the yellow tomato made its triumphant entrance into the national wholesale markets, it was considered a rarity: the yellow cherry and yellow date tomatoes commanded stellar prices and received almost exclusive attention from restaurateurs and niche retailers. However, today, the landscape has changed. read more

After a very positive January for the fruit and vegetable department of the Large-Scale Retail Trade (GDO), February also shows growth, although more moderate compared to the previous month, also due to an increasing inflationary effect. All major categories exhibit a positive trend, including the IV-V Range, but in the fruit read more

Apricots in bloom, peach trees beginning to flower, plum trees, apple trees, and pear trees in full vegetative growth. It is already full spring for the orchards in Veneto, with temperatures in recent days reaching 18-19 degrees. But it is not good news, because the terrible frosts of 2023, which read more

Ensuring a secure and prosperous future for agricultural businesses, while preserving the biodiversity of the territory. This is the dual challenge that VIP, the Association of Fruit and Vegetable Cooperatives of Val Venosta, has chosen to tackle with a practical and forward-thinking approach. read more

We are in the heart of the Linbo® countryside, the premium 100% Italian mandarin with edible peel, born from the consortium of the same name which has made high quality its mission. To review the progress of the season and discuss future projects, we interviewed the president, Francesco. read more

The English are crazy about rhubarb: this is what can be learned from a press release by Tesco UK. In fact, this vegetable, once used only sparingly in the making of desserts, is now gaining more and more favor among British consumers, who are using it as an ingredient for. read more

The consumption of avocados in Italy is rapidly growing year after year, to the point where we can talk about a real green revolution in line with a global trend that continues to strengthen. Although our country has not yet read more

Celebrate the spontaneity of childhood while promoting the importance of a healthy snack made from fruit. This is the goal of the new advertising campaign for Melinda's Squeez children, officially launched on Sunday, March 9th on television and digital channels. read more

Dole Italia, a leading company in the production and distribution of fresh fruit, confirms once again this year its presence as Official Supplier at the Acea Run Rome the Marathon 2025, the highly anticipated marathon that will take place on March 16th in the capital city. read more

The year 2025 is a very special year for Apofruit Italia. The Romagna-based cooperative, which currently brings together 2,700 fruit and vegetable producers located in all the most suitable areas of Italy, celebrates its first 65 years. To commemorate this prestigious milestone, the cooperative has organized read more

Brand is becoming increasingly important in consumer choices, even in the fruit and vegetable sector. Research from Agroter's Monitor Ortofrutta, presented annually at Think Fresh, has been certifying this for over a decade, with a proliferation of fruit and vegetable brands even on television channels. read more

The commercial campaign for oranges in Sicily continues at a steady pace, despite the climatic difficulties that have characterized the past few months. Ivan Mazzamuto, president of the La Normanna cooperative in Paternò (Catania), outlines to IFN the progress of the season and the prospects. read more

Among the products of La Borsa della Spesa, the weekly service of BMTI and Italmercati Rete di Imprese, in collaboration with Consumerismo No Profit, convenience and sustainability are confirmed. read more

In Spain, the green asparagus season is about to kick off, and the forecasts for 2025 are more than positive, as reported by valenciafruits.com. An estimated harvest of 60 thousand tons is expected, representing a 15% increase compared to last year. However, there are also some challenges ahead. read more

The Ministry of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty and Forestry has officially recognized the Consortium for the Protection of the Piana del Sele IGP Cauliflower, following the registration of the Protected Geographical Indication in the Official Journal of the European Union on July 2, 2024. read more

Following a balanced diet can make the difference between a long and healthy life and, on the other hand, an increased risk of mortality, as reported by corriere.it. This is confirmed by an international study published in the journal Advances in Nutrition, which analyzed 41 reviews. read more