These last few days could be defined as those of the "spring blackbird" (click here to learn more). The summer temperatures of recent weeks had led to the exclusion of a return of cold weather, but that was not the case. Many producers, considering past seasons, did not hesitate. read more

Third-year review of the European protected geographical indication brand that protects the rocket of the Piana del Sele, in the province of Salerno. The situation was assessed by the board of directors of the Consortium at their headquarters in Eboli. The data that emerged from the read more

The echo of the success of the first edition of Fruit Attraction (16-18 April) still resonates from the bustling city of São Paulo in Brazil, an explosion of innovation and excellence in the world of fruit. read more

The cold weather passing through Italy in these hours has caused a shock in vegetable prices, especially concerning zucchini. read more

From seafood to fruits and vegetables. From Seafood Expo to Macfrut. Italmercati relaunches its commitment to two of the main Italian agri-food chains with a significant presence at industry fairs. In Barcelona, from yesterday until April 25th, at the world fair for products. read more

The first edition of Red Planet, the immersive event about tomatoes created by Agrotere Macfrut, left us with the awareness that the perception of tomatoes among industry professionals is very different from that of ordinary consumers and that the latter know little or nothing about how... read more

On April 18th, Assomela, the Italian Association of Apple Producers, hosted Dr. Roberto Tomasello, General Director of COPRAS (General Directorate for the Fight against Unfair Commercial Practices and Sanctioning Procedures), and Attorney Marina Fiori, Technical Secretary. read more

"On Earth Day, we have the opportunity to once again highlight the importance of agriculture for our nation. The Meloni government, since taking office, has prioritized putting this sector at the center of its agenda both in Italy and in Europe." read more

The Romagna strawberry harvest has started a week ago with the first picking of the Joly and Elodì varieties. This was announced by Filippo Fabbri from the Fabbri agricultural company in Santarcangelo di Romagna (Rimini), who is also a member of the Agribologna Consortium and an active witness for IFN. read more

A study conducted by scientists at the University of Tokyo has found that rose essential oil can stimulate defense genes in tomatoes and attract predators of pests, protecting crops and allowing for a reduction... read more

In the first quarter of 2024, the sales volumes in the fruit and vegetable department confirm those of the previous year, but thanks to the inflationary tail at the end of 2023, sales values are increasing. However, the balance in quantities was mainly achieved thanks to vegetables, the only read more

Experiences from Italy, Chile, and Turkey on a fundamental topic for modern agriculture: What biosolutions for high-quality cherries? This is the focus at the center of the Biosolutions International Congress scheduled for Thursday, May 9th (10:30 am) during the second day of the trade fair for the agricultural supply chain. read more

A day to celebrate the category of fruit and vegetable wholesalers who operate in Wholesale Markets and Agri-food Centers, to outline their profile and address the challenges of the near future: these are the objectives of the initiative by Fedagromercati-Confcommercio aimed at. read more

The Golden DOP apple from Melinda is the star of the "Golden Hour" contest, launched yesterday and active until mid-July. An initiative designed to celebrate the virtues of this variety - crunchy, juicy, and known for its renowned sweetness - and its connection to the territory. read more

The citrus production from the southern hemisphere (Argentina, Australia, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Peru, South Africa, and Uruguay) is expected to decrease by less than 1% compared to the previous year, with estimated volumes of 24,338,123 tonnes. read more

Interpera 2024 will bring together the international pear industry from June 26th to 27th in Óbidos, Portugal. In addition to the conference day itself, the organizers have prepared some unmissable technical visits. Participants will get to know about the cultivation and preservation of. read more

In recent days (Friday, April 19th, ed.) Marco Salvi was confirmed by acclamation as the president of Fruitimprese. read more

In the last 5 years, in Spain, Aldi has recorded a 39% increase in fruit and vegetable sales. This was reported by the valenciafruits.com website, emphasizing that the increase in sales is attributed to the excellent quality-to-price ratio that the chain offers to its customers. read more

Macfrut, the most important Italian trade fair in the fruit and vegetable sector scheduled at the Rimini Expo Centre from May 8th to 10th, 2024, will see prestigious debuts among the exhibitors, such as Alzchem Trostberg GmbH. Alzchem is a globally active company in fine chemicals, and is a leader in read more

A technological platform that collects data sent by drones, satellites, radar, and field sensors to prevent diseases threatening fruit and vegetable production, avoiding production crises and consequent economic damage to the agriculture sector and industry operators. read more