The apple harvest, which started in the Trentino valleys of Non and Sole these days, will go down in history. Thanks to a "technological gem" that is set to shape the future of Italian fruit growing and beyond. Now, freshly harvested apples can be transported by cable car: has
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New harvest VOG, positive signals coming from the markets.
2025-08-29 00:00
With a high quality of fruits and positive outlook from the markets, the new harvest of over 4,000 apple growers from the VOG Consortium has started in recent weeks.
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Panama opens the way for Chiquita's return.
2025-08-29 00:00
The government of Panama has decided to take decisive action to bring back Chiquitanel Country, as reported by freshfruitportal.com. Through the Council of Ministers, the Minister of Trade and Industry, Julio Moltó, has been mandated to adopt all necessary measures to
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Domestic consumption, investment, and spending are decreasing, but exports are soaring.
2025-08-28 00:00
A decrease in volume consumption but an increase in value, healthy export numbers, and a seasonality that is unmatched among stone fruits. The Italian plums are confirming their role as leaders in the sector at the moment, with sales extending all the way into November. This is what emerges from the Agroter's Fruit and Vegetable Monitor.
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The convincing organic: VIP closes positively and looks ahead
2025-08-28 00:00
The organic apple season of VIP Association of Fruit and Vegetable Cooperatives of Val Venosta concludes with a positive outcome. The last batches of the harvest were shipped in mid-August from the packaging center in Castelbello.
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Irpina hazelnut cultivation on its knees: production halved and damages of 10 million.
2025-08-28 00:00
Irpina's hazelnut farming is experiencing one of the most difficult years ever. Early shedding, worsened by climate changes, parasites, and nutritional imbalances, has drastically reduced production: in Avellino, it will not exceed 4,000 tons, with an average decrease of 50% and peaks up to
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O.P. Agritalia: the table grape campaign is in full swing
2025-08-28 00:00
Important volumes characterize the 2025 table grape campaign of O.P. Agritalia, a producers' organization based in Puglia and Sicily, known for the values it expresses - agricultural tradition, innovation, and social responsibility - and for its established partnership.
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The terraced lemon groves of the Amalfi Coast become FAO heritage
2025-08-28 00:00
"On the steep terraces of the Amalfi Coast, centuries-old agricultural communities have created a unique landscape, made up of lemon groves, olive groves, and vineyards overlooking the sea. It is here that the Sfusato Amalfitano is cultivated, the symbol of our heroic agriculture."
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Seeds are becoming more expensive but not always effective: gardeners are asking for guarantees
2025-08-28 00:00
The vegetable sector of Almería raises the alarm: producers are facing an increasingly unsustainable paradox, as reported on Revistamercados.com. Despite pepper and tomato seeds reaching record prices - from 0.40 to 0.50 euros per seed -
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Peaches and nectarines campaign, in Romagna the balance is positive but without any big success.
2025-08-28 00:00
The peach and nectarine campaign in Romagna is approaching its conclusion and among the producers there is a moderate satisfaction prevailing. This is confirmed by Stefano Zavoli, a farmer from Poggio Torriana (RN) and member of the Agribologna Consortium: "Up until last week, the commercial performance was..."
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Summer fruit facing rising prices and falling yields.
2025-08-28 00:00
We have now reached the end of the summer fruit season and it is possible to begin to draw a first balance: generally very satisfactory prices, but volumes that have not always met expectations.
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Did you know? Three surprising facts about Barbera fruits
2025-08-28 00:00
There are questions that may seem trivial, but in reality, they open up worlds. In Sicily, a land rich in surprises and fruits to discover, every detail has a story to tell. It is right behind the Barbera fruits, cultivated in specific production areas, that ancient knowledge is concealed, born.
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"Pera dell’Emilia-Romagna Igp, a call for proposals worth 730 thousand euros for promotion has been launched."
2025-08-28 00:00
The Region continues to invest in high-quality fruit growing, allocating nearly 730 thousand euros to support the promotion and valorization of one of its most famous and appreciated excellences: the PDO Emilia-Romagna pear. The funds will be granted through the new call for proposals.
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Gelato, drought, and hail: the Mediterranean region is facing a shortage of citrus fruits.
2025-08-27 00:00
Summer is not over yet, but the signs are already clear: in the Mediterranean, the next citrus harvest will be less abundant than the previous one.
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An innovation born in medicine labs could soon revolutionize the protection of fruit and vegetable crops as well. CDotBio, a spin-out of the University of Bristol, has developed next-generation biopesticides based on RNA delivered by carbon nanodots, tiny particles.
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The paper bands that wrap around particularly moisture-exposed fruits and vegetables, such as bunches of celery, chard, and spring onions, have a critical issue in their application. The paper used to bind the product, when exposed to moisture, may
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This year, seeing fields full of unsold watermelons was a real drama for the companies in the CoAPI Calabria. Consumption dropped by 60-70%, leaving a large part of the harvest to rot under the scorching sun. For many farmers, it breaks their heart to see what nature and
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More and more zucchinis on Italian tables.
2025-08-27 00:00
Zucchini is among the most consumed vegetables in Italy, right after tomatoes and potatoes. Its versatility in the kitchen and constant availability throughout the year have made it an essential ingredient for many families in the Bel Paese.
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The bell pepper from Carmagnola becomes a musical instrument
2025-08-27 00:00
The Carmagnola Pepper returns as the protagonist with a rich edition of events, flavors, and entertainment. The 76th edition of the National Pepper Fair, scheduled from August 29 to September 7, 2025, promises an unforgettable experience full of novelties for both adults and children, featuring
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The green kiwifruit has become the first fresh fruit ever to receive a health claim authorized by the European Commission, marking a breakthrough for Zespri, a New Zealand company that is a global leader in kiwifruit production and marketing, and for the entire fruit industry.
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