Assosementi is expanding its structure, welcoming horticultural nurseries and taking on the new name "Assosementi - Italian Association of Seed Producers and Nurserymen." The announcement was made during the national assembly of members held in Bologna. read more

The Turkish Parliament has approved the creation of a special commission that, over the next three months, will investigate in depth the impacts of the frost wave that has hit the country's agriculture, described by authorities as the most devastating in recent years. read more

The Trump administration has announced the introduction of new tariffs on tomato imports from Mexico in an attempt to protect American growers, as reported by the New York Post. Starting from July 14, most Mexican tomatoes will be subject to these tariffs. read more

After the success in two Italian regions, the VIP's Applepairing 2 project is now available in stores. In the month of March, the Val Venosta apple embarked on a journey to Rome and Umbria, exploring the local gastronomic traditions and creating pairings. read more

With its 1,100 hectares dedicated to strawberry cultivation, Basilicata is one of the main hubs in Italy for berry production, and among the most cultivated varieties stands out the Sabrosa Candonga, which occupies about 60% of the area. Among the leading companies in this sector, there is... read more

Yesterday, the first of the four seminars planned by the Consortium of the Ispica IGP New Carrot took place at the State Vocational Institute for food and hotel hospitality services "Karol Wojtyla" in Catania, with the aim of achieving the best possible outcome. read more

Greenyard, the historic Belgian company operating in the fruit and vegetable sector, is at the center of a significant financial operation: the founding family, Deprez, has announced a public takeover bid (OPA) with the aim of acquiring full control, as reported. read more

Geographical Indication products, such as the Red Orange of Sicily PGI, are an example of ambassadors of Made in Italy around the world thanks to their presence in international markets and the territory they naturally carry with them. This reflection arises from the Consortium of the Orange. read more

Arrigoni, a leading international company in the production of technical fabrics for agriculture, is getting ready to make a comeback at Macfrut, scheduled from May 6th to 8th at the Rimini exhibition center. During the event, the company from Como will showcase all of its products. read more

Probable or true? Many times appearances are deceiving and if not investigated thoroughly with method, there is a risk of getting things wrong. The world of fruit and vegetables, always traditionalist, often sets aside extraordinary opportunities on the altar of 'we have always done it this way so far'. read more

In Italy, the mushroom market is continuously growing and, as is happening with many other categories, there is a progressive shift from the more traditional product to the service-oriented one. In large-scale retail, in fact, over 90% of sales are generated by packaged mushrooms sold by weight. read more

Great success for the Open Day "Ortofrutta Experience 2025" of the Eurocirce Producer Organization: journalists, students, and teachers visited the fields and warehouses to discover the supply chain of zucchinis and pumpkin flowers, with tastings, training, and sustainability initiatives. read more

Yesterday morning at the professional high school on Viale Piemonte in Fondi, the Nutri Lab initiative took place, a day of training for students through short practical educational sessions, organized by the Youth Group of Fedagro in Fondi and MOF in partnership. read more

In a new peer-reviewed publication, some of the world's leading experts in health and nutrition have concluded that eating almonds every day provides significant benefits to cardiometabolic health. Eleven scientists and doctors analyzed the whole read more

The strawberry season reaches one of the peak moments of the year: the Easter period, which has always been an important occasion for the consumption of this symbolic spring fruit. Coop Sole, one of the leading producers, offers a high-quality selection. read more

In March, the fruit and vegetable department of the large-scale retail trade continues to grow in terms of volumes, although at a slower pace compared to previous months, with the increase in the average mix price further supporting the performance in terms of value. Among the main macro-categories, it is only the fruit that... read more

In the week leading up to Easter, social media content with a festive theme was a must, ready to inspire a more colorful, scenic, and - why not - a bit healthier holiday table. The latest trend of the moment comes from TikTok and Instagram and features the egg as the protagonist. read more

The data from the European food alert system shows a worrying trend: in the first three months of the year, there was an 11% increase in interceptions of fruit and vegetables imported from non-EU countries containing unauthorized active substances or with levels of residues. read more

It takes an average of seven years of work to obtain a new variety of strawberries, starting from thousands of crosses and with no guarantee of success. It is a long and complex process, made even more challenging by constantly changing variables, such as climate change and evolving needs. read more

In week 13, LCC's fruit and vegetable sales experienced a slowdown. However, the comparison with the previous year is distorted due to the different positioning of Easter in the calendar. Looking at sales channels, online sales stand out, showing a read more