The watermelon season is starting, but among industry professionals there is uncertainty about how the season will unfold. With market fluctuations, the sector is still trying to find its footing. We discuss this on IFN with Lombard producer Emanuele Benatti from the eponymous agricultural company. read more

The apricot season in the Calabrian areas has almost come to an end, so it is time to sum up with Natalino Gallo, the president of Op Agricor in Corigliano Rossano (Cosenza). "A very complicated season that did not have the hoped-for surge in the last month. The great. read more

The updates in April on Italy's foreign trade of fruits and vegetables confirm what was seen previously: the trade volume balance is still negative and is continuing to worsen (-208 thousand tonnes), although in a more contained manner (-52%) compared to before. read more

A guarantee, like friends and family. But also a great discovery that you can't help but share. This is how Giga® by Marlene® is winning over more and more consumers. After a strong campaign launch, the fantastic apple from the VOG – Home of apples assortment is gaining popularity. read more

Vegetables by Bayer, the vegetable seeds division of Bayer Crop Science, promoted and organized the conference "The Italian fennel supply chain: innovating to enhance value", held on Thursday, July 11th at the Starhotel Terminus in Naples. The event provided the audience (producers, read more

Not only is fruit synonymous with healthy and natural eating, but it can now also help with curing a hangover. This is stated in a study by Dr. Rhonda Patrick, a nutritionist and promising podcaster, as reported by the Daily Mail. read more

It is a good period for selling green beans, as well as oxheart and cherry tomatoes. Sergio Clemente, a trader at the Agribologna stand at the Caab (Bologna Agri-Food Center), is explaining the wholesale vegetable trends to IFN. read more

An "academy" to learn how to harvest fruit in the fields and have the opportunity to be hired by one of the most important cooperatives associated with Legacoop Romagna, CAB Massari in Conselice. This is the solution developed together with Randstad to meet at least part of the demand. read more

No longer just a popular fruit to eat, avocado is becoming a must-have ingredient in the beauty world. Vogue.it reports this, emphasizing how this food is increasingly present in the cosmetics sector, from products for the eye area. read more

Francesco Casciaro, director of Op Coab della Piana di Sibari, explains to IFN how complex it has become to do programming in the fruit and vegetable sector through the analysis of the Calabrian stone fruit season. "Unfortunately, the climate factor, as we have known for years, is not playing in our favor." read more

Italy is dealing with a record heatwave, and even in the mountainous areas, fruits and vegetables are paying a high price for the situation. We discuss this with IFN with the Trentino producer Martino Marchesini, from the eponymous agricultural company, specialized in the production of strawberries in Valsugana. read more

The authorities in Dubai have announced the development and renovation of the local fruit and vegetable market, which will become the world's largest structure for the sale of fruits and vegetables, thus increasing the city's attractiveness as a commercial hub. read more

The Sicilian fruit landscape is now also renowned for stone fruits, as confirmed by Vincenzo Di Pasquale, sales manager of Di Pasquale Ortofrutta in Delia (Caltanissetta). Together with his brother Angelo, they have made stone fruits their trademark. read more

Nowadays, fruits and vegetables are increasingly at the core of a healthy and sustainable diet. However, the English agricultural system is facing unprecedented challenges: from rising production costs to limited availability of labor, from unpredictable weather conditions to. read more

What are the best seasonal products with the highest quality-price ratio to buy this week recommended by La Borsa della Spesa, the service of BMTI and Italmercati Rete di Imprese in collaboration with Consumerismo No Profit. read more

Once again, Romagnoli F.lli Spa's research, innovation, and marketing efforts have been recognized with one of the most prestigious awards in the consumer goods sector. The "Potatoes Are Life Harmony Gourmet" line, launched by the Bolognese company earlier this year, has received this honor. read more

Special Fruit & Vegetables in November will celebrate its 25th anniversary with an edition worthy of such an important milestone. A challenging theme, like Artificial Intelligence, exceptional guests - as per tradition - and a longstanding Main Partner like Melinda, who has supported it throughout. read more

There are 19,000 hectares dedicated to fennel cultivation in Italy, with 500,000 tons produced in 2023 and a value of over 250 million euros in the first phase of exchange: numbers that make our country the world's leading producer of this horticultural species. This is revealed by. read more

The table grape campaign for Apofruit is about to begin, with the first harvests already started in the middle of last week and European markets ready to receive Italian grapes. We spoke with Marcello Guidi, the International Market Manager for Apofruit Italia, about this. read more

The attention towards Forficula auricularia remains high in Northern Italy, as it has become one of the key insects in defending peach and apricot crops in recent years. It is now also expanding its range to cherry and apple trees, as revealed during the technical meeting on cherries. read more