VIP, the association of fruit and vegetable producers from Val Venosta, closes the 2024/2025 campaign with optimism. The destocking of organic apples is proceeding smoothly and the demand, slightly higher than the supply, has supported good price levels, rewarding in value the read more

In the past three years, the focus of Rijk Zwaan's breeding programs has been on identifying a strong genetic source of high resistance to the Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus (ToBRFV). This effort has led to the development of a portfolio of varieties with HR ToBRFV, ideal for both. read more

The peach and nectarine harvest in Romagna started a few days late, but the commercial context leaves room for optimism. Providing an update on the start of the campaign is Ernesto Fornari, General Manager of Apofruit, who emphasizes how the first harvest operations are taking place. read more

With almost 500 attendees registered in the four VIP seminars (Variety International Project) during Macfrut 2025, topics related to varietal innovation confirm the primary interest of fruit sector operators in the expectations and results of the main. read more

The banana is a climacteric fruit, meaning it continues to ripen even after being detached from the plant. This aspect is crucial for this category, as it allows them to be imported unripe and control the ripening process through the use of special ripening rooms. read more

Organized large-scale distribution continues to be a strategic ally for promoting Italian agri-food products in international markets. This was highlighted by Il Sole 24 Ore in an article published yesterday, written by Silvia Marzialetti, which emphasized the key role of Carrefour in this regard. read more

A new type of robot, inspired by the natural movements of arthropods, could soon become an innovative ally for farmers engaged in managing vineyards and crops such as blueberries. The idea comes from Ground Control Robotics (GCR), a young company based in Atlanta, which read more

The summer vegetable production campaign of Aop Luce is about to kick off, with a focus on a range of tomatoes. "Between late April and early May, we started the commercialization of our main area product, which is the plain of Fondi-Sperlonga. read more

The Consortium for the Protection of Sicilian Red Oranges PGI is satisfied with the news of the work carried out by a task force coordinated by the State Police, which targeted the catering points of some service areas in the Catania area and led to the seizure of oranges being sold there. read more

The appointment with La Borsa della Spesa continues, the weekly informative service created by BMTI and Italmercati, in collaboration with Consumerismo No Profit, to help consumers make informed purchases by choosing the best seasonal products based on their. read more

Italy once again confirms itself as the beating heart of global fennel production, with an estimated share of 85% of the total worldwide. This leading position is built on solid agricultural foundations, but today it must face increasingly complex challenges such as climate change. read more

Fuji MelaPiù®, the plain apple guaranteed by the Ferrara Consortium, is ready to finish the campaign and leave the shelves waiting for the next autumn. Matteo Mazzoni, President of the Ferrara MelaPiù® Consortium, takes advantage of the moment to draw up the balance of the last. read more

Atypical? Definitely yes. SAF - Spettacoli alla Frutta - is the (unique) combination of 25 brands that are not afraid to change the script of the industry. read more

With the arrival of summer temperatures, the melon market has experienced a remarkable acceleration: sales have literally exploded, with demand in some cases doubling, if not tripling. Confirming this is Bruno Francescon, president of the organization of the same name. read more

In week 21, sales of pre-packaged fruit and vegetables show a decrease both in value and volume. All sales channels are experiencing negative trends, except for discount stores, which are growing in value due to an increase in the average selling price exceeding the average. read more

On Friday, May 30th, the Agrion Foundation organized and hosted a meeting dedicated to the woolly apple aphid (Eriosoma lanigerum). The event was attended by SAGEA Center for field experimentation. The goal of the meeting was to... read more

Among the products with a well-defined seasonality, cherries are undoubtedly one of the most emblematic categories in the fruit and vegetable department. In fact, between May and July 2024 alone, over 95% of cherry sales in hypermarkets were realized. read more

In a global scenario marked by climate change and plant diseases, Italian kiwi is facing crucial challenges. To respond with innovation and vision, QUALITY KIWI is born, a project promoted by Apofruit Italia, with the contribution of Ri.Nova, CREA, and partners. read more

Household consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables shows positive signs in the first quarter of 2025. The volumes purchased by families have increased by 2% compared to the first quarter of 2024, reaching approximately 1.29 million tons. Even more significant is the growth in the value generated by these purchases. read more

The Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus (ToBRFV) has radically changed the tomato production scenario, imposing new choices and strategies on growers. To address this phytosanitary emergency, Syngenta Vegetable Seeds is introducing a new range of rootstocks that include resistance. read more