We are entering the change of season and the first summer fruits from all over the world are starting to arrive at the Centro Agroalimentare di Bologna. Thanks to the expected rise in temperatures and the approach of Easter, we notice nectarines and watermelons on the counters. The fruit
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The Unifrutti Group, the world's leading producer and distributor of fresh fruit, announced the acquisition of 100% of Bomarea and the Peruvian operations of AvoAmerica (AvoAmerica Peru, opening photo) from the US-based agricultural investment company
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Also this year Dole Italia, leader in the production and distribution of premium quality fresh fruit, confirms its presence as Official Supplier at Acea Run Rome The Marathon, now in its 29th edition. Scheduled for Sunday 17 March in the eternal city, not only the classic
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Exposure to certain odours, in particular certain volatile compounds released by ripe fruit (or other fermented foods) would have the power to block cancer growth. Breathing in these compounds actually causes changes in the way genes are expressed
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Biodiversity has become to all intents and purposes a pillar of sustainability, as can be seen at the European level from the approval of the Nature restoration law and the introduction of a dedicated standard within the Global Gap certification; read more

The new Italian garlic campaign will start in June and volumes are not expected to increase on the agricultural front. Francesco Delfanti, sales director of the company of the same name, which specialises in the production of garlic, onions and shallots, explains why.
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On the first of March, an important dissemination event took place at the prestigious National Research Council (CNR) - Ipsp in Portici, Naples. The meeting focused on the 'Development of new technologies for precision agriculture, aimed at the
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Cameras on Chile in the story of a worldwide successful case history of the cherry, narrated in two video lectures by the Macfrut Academy. The first episode dedicated to the field phase will be broadcast on Thursday 14 March at 5 p.m. (Italian time), entitled 'Chilean cherry, a supply chain of
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In the wake of the participation at the Sigep 'The dolce world expo' where the Producers' Organisations (POs) associated with Italia Ortofrutta Unione Nazionale producers of nuts were present in the Masaf-Ismea collective exhibition 'Frutta in Guscio. Inside is Italy'. È
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In this third issue dedicated to the analysis of the imposed weight in fruit and vegetables, we delve further into the level of detail. Compared to the last piece, in which we examined the evolution of quotas in the cross-section between first range fruit and vegetables (Click here to read more),
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Does the banana know no crisis? This is what emerges from the data analysed by Agroter's Fruit and Vegetable Monitor, from which, over a five-year period, the volumes consumed by the various channels grew by a total of 30 points in volume against a 12% increase in prices. In particular, it
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A large stand to tell about the apples, initiatives and values of a consortium that makes cooperation and ties with the territory its strong points. It is here, in the heart of more than 1,000 points of sale, that Melinda products, protagonists in these
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The weekly appointment with La Borsa della Spesa, the service produced by BMTI and Italmercati, in collaboration with Consumerismo Non Profit, is back; read more

Civ- Consorzio Italiano Vivaisti, a company based in San Giuseppe di Comacchio (Fe) and specialised in varietal innovation and strawberry breeding, is focusing its efforts on the development of the Shayda® variety CIVL519pbr in Spain, arousing keen interest among
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Enhancing Italian excellence abroad is a leitmotif that never goes out of fashion when talking about the future of the fruit and vegetable sector. Fine words, which are, however, rarely followed by deeds; read more

Hepatitis A has been found in consignments of Moroccan strawberries in Spain. The finding was notified by the European Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (Rasff) and was made at an entry point to the Iberian country, according to the Spanish association Ava
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The year 2024 for the La Linea Verde Group began with important successes, projects that have come to fruition and others in the making. A fundamental step was taken in January, with the 100% acquisition of Ortomad, a company in the Sele Plain, already a majority
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Sales of V-range broccoli are mainly developed in the centre south, according to data from the Ismea-Nielsen Observatory (Market Track): these products grew by 8% in volume in Area 3 and 13% in Area 4 during 2023 compared to 2022. This product is one
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The eighth week of the year closes the month of February, and it does so with volume trends on a slight upward trend and a shrinking inflationary effect. However, looking at the individual channels, the one driving the upward trend is basically the discounters. read more

The beginning of March continues along the lines of February with flat sales. There was a recovery in aubergine and courgette prices, while for brassicas the market remained firm. The situation is better for fennel; satisfactory quotations for tomatoes and peppers, especially
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