The season of Calabrian pomegranates is about to start. Natalino Gallo, president of OP Agricor, a company that has been investing in this fruit for years, is taking stock of the situation, tracing a virtuous path in terms of quality, sustainability, and innovation. read more

The national distribution system is undergoing profound changes that do not only concern the ownership structure, as in the case of Carrefour (for more information read here), but also the development of new formats and strategies; just think of the evolution of supermarkets. read more

After almost thirteen years at the helm, Matteo Bortolini concludes his term as the director of the Sant'Orsola Cooperative, a reference point in Trentino for small fruits. read more

The return migration is now behind us: unpacked suitcases, full offices, alarm clocks set for dawn once again. But along with the nostalgia for the holidays, returning to the city also brings with it small annoyances like stress, bad moods, and a few extra pounds gained from aperitifs and ice creams. read more

The enlargement of fruits represents a key phase of the production cycle, during which the plant must support intense activity of cell division and expansion. This process requires not only a continuous availability of nutrients and water, but also a balanced hormonal system. read more

Promote good eating habits in line with the recommendations of the international scientific community, highlight the inseparable link between healthy eating and prevention, foster knowledge-sharing among different stakeholders, and facilitate communication between producers and consumers. read more

In the battle between melons and watermelons, the latter seem to have gained the upper hand. This statement may seem bold, especially in light of the difficulties encountered in the second part of this year's campaign, when prices – especially of watermelons read more

Crops lying on the ground in a few minutes, hectares of vegetables and vineyards compromised, farms forced to stop and employees left at home. This is the dramatic toll of the recent bad weather in Emilia-Romagna, which has severely hit the region, bringing the countryside to its knees. read more

In optics trade marketing, the payoff 'non chiamatela anguria', coined for Perla Nera by the creatives of the Mediaset Group at the beginning of the journey, remains in my opinion unmatched and is perfectly suited to this commercial campaign; that's why I have proposed it as the title of the interview. read more

In the analyzed week, the average price mix of fruits and vegetables with fixed weight shows a significant increase, which supports sales in terms of value but penalizes volumes. In terms of distribution channels, sales are declining in hypermarkets and supermarkets, while self-service stores are growing and discount stores remain stable. read more

Sweet, fragrant, and unique: the Pescabivona IGP is not just a peach, but the result of a valorization process that has transformed a local product into an ambassador of Sicilian excellence throughout Italy. Thanks to the commitment of producers and the strategy of companies like Parlapiano. read more

The Tropea onion, a product that has conquered national and international markets for years, thanks to extraordinary effort and excessive investments from producers and packagers, has been experiencing situations bordering on the absurd for days. It is certainly the most read more

On Tuesday, August 26, the Agrion Foundation organized a meeting dedicated to Glomerella of apple trees, an emerging disease recently detected in Piedmont and in all apple-growing areas of Northern Italy. The event was organized as part of the SERIA Project, an initiative funded by read more

Euro Company S.p.A. Società Benefit, a company specialized in the production and marketing of dried and dried fruits, based in Godo di Russi (RA), successfully closed the fiscal year 2024/25, with a turnover of around 161 million euros and a growth. read more

The summer fruit season in the province of Cuneo is coming to an end - as reported by targatocn.it. The harvest of late peaches is coming to a close and the Gala apple campaign is starting. Soon it will be the turn of plums, other apple varieties, and the few remaining kiwis. read more

The situation of Piedmont hazelnut groves is dramatic. The agricultural companies that have been cultivating hazelnuts in our hills for generations are experiencing yet another season marked by serious losses, with production decreases in some areas exceeding 70%. It is necessary to declare a state... read more

With the August closing, it is natural to take stock of the summer fruit categories with the widest and deepest assortments: peaches and nectarines. This is a sector that from one year to the next shows strong fluctuations, often influenced by the weather and product availability. read more

The 2025 campaign of Sicilian prickly pears kicks off with a different step compared to last year, marked by drought and excessive heat. This summer, instead, the climate has brought the fruits back to a regular schedule, with positive beginnings both in terms of quality. read more

The wait is almost over: the harvesting of the first Sambó apples began a few days ago and from September 1st, the apples will be available on the shelves again. Consumers will find a sweet, crunchy, and juicy fruit, and of a bright color. read more

With a turnover reaching 67.3 million euros, a 21% increase compared to the previous year, Brio - a company within the Alegra Group specialized in organic fruits and vegetables - satisfactorily closes the 2024/2025 financial year. This significant result confirms the company's solidity. read more