Bonduelle, a world leader in vegetables present in 1 out of 2 families in Italy (56.3% penetration), consolidates its presence on the shelf and debuts in the fresh-cut category with the launch of I Contornissimi, the first line of ready-made side dishes. With this move, Bonduelle expands its product range. read more

With the arrival of autumn and the approach of the Halloween holiday, the presence of the pumpkin category grows on the shelves of the large-scale retail trade. As usual, Italiafruit News is dedicating an in-depth analysis to the topic, examining the offerings of six retail chains in Reggio Emilia at the end of September. read more

The harvesting of Fuji MelaPiù®, the flagship of apple cultivation in the flatlands of Emilia-Romagna, has started these days. It is grown in the areas of Ferrara, Ravenna, Forlì-Cesena, and Bologna. The volumes remain stable at 16,000 tons on an area of 450 hectares, while the read more

The VIP cauliflower campaign has come to an end, once again confirming a well-established positive trend. Providing an update is the sales director, Kurt Ratschiller, who reports a satisfactory balance: "This year we harvested a total of 3,150 tons of..." read more

The Dutch group Acomo N.V., listed on Euronext Amsterdam and active in the plant-based food ingredients sector, has announced the acquisition of Manuzzi S.r.l., a company based in Cesena specialized in processing and distributing dried and dehydrated fruits. read more

Within the activities aimed at promoting and boosting the consumption of fruits and vegetables, as well as increasing awareness of the organized fruit and vegetable sector, Italia Ortofrutta - Unione Nazionale is implementing the project "Fruit and Vegetable Experience" - Open Day of Producer Organizations. read more

Dole Italia, a leading company in the production and distribution of premium quality fresh fruit, is the Official Partner of the first edition of the Royal Marathon, scheduled for Sunday, October 12, 2025, an exceptional sports event organized by Base Running in collaboration with the City. read more

In recent weeks, reading about the establishment of the Transnational Union of Producer Organizations (TUPO), translated into Italian as a transnational AOP, between two giants of the Northern European cooperative fruit and vegetable sector, the Dutch company The Greenery and the Belgian company BelOrta, I hoped that someone... read more

Italian wholesale markets played a prominent role at the last edition of Fruit Attraction, with a significant participation that exceeded that of many other countries. This presence confirms the dynamism of the sector and Italmercati's commitment to consolidating it. read more

The Consortium for the Protection of IGP Pachino Tomatoes is taking action for health, and once again does so from an exceptional stage, that of Tennis and Friends at the Foro Italico in Rome. A combination of taste, sports, and well-being that will showcase the participation of Sicily's red gold. read more

For over a century, Piacenza white garlic, also known as White Garlic of Monticelli d'Ongina, has been the pride of a territory that has turned it into a symbol and engine of wealth, earning it the nickname "White Gold". An identity crop, read more

Kikokà, the new ambitious addition to the family of sweet yellow kiwis, successfully concluded its participation in Fruit Attraction 2025, held at IFEMA Madrid from September 30 to October 2. For three days, the European Consortium was present in a crowded stand along with. read more

All Citrus launches a special campaign for the "Ugly and Happy" citrus fruit line, a project dedicated to enhancing fruit with aesthetic defects but intact organoleptic qualities. read more

Planet Farms, an agritech company specializing in vertical farming for the production of salads and herbs, presents its new facility in Cirimido (CO), one of the most advanced production hubs in the world. This project marks a fundamental milestone in its growth. read more

The World Citrus Organization (WCO) has expressed strong concerns about a growing trend among retail outlets: imposing arbitrary standards in their food safety specifications, as reported by fruitnet.com. According to the... read more

The "high protein" phenomenon is no longer a niche for athletes: today it invades shelves and different categories, from yogurts to desserts, and even reaches - almost surreally - water. According to NIQ, the market for protein products in Italy is worth 2.1 billion euros. read more

Week 38 ends in continuity with the previous one for the pre-packaged fresh produce in the Italian large-scale retail trade, with a decrease in volume performance and an average mix price that consolidates the growth of the past seven days. Among physical channels, only discount stores are showing a recovery. read more

A unanimous positive assessment. CSO Italy members all reflect the same impression: Fruit Attraction is still growing, lively, focused on concrete business contacts, with a very broad international presence, in addition to the important one of the Italian distribution. read more

Fruit Attraction 2025 has generated an economic impact in Madrid amounting to 407 million euros and has contributed to maintaining 3,066 jobs in the region. These figures represent a 6% increase in economic terms compared to 2024 and a 5% increase in employment levels. read more

The 21st Walnut Day, an iconic event of New Factor SpA, shines a spotlight on the Romagna Walnut supply chain, a local excellence and a symbol of sustainability. The backdrop for the event is the walnut groves of the San Martino Agricultural Company in Forlì, transformed for a day into a. read more