The first Moroccan melons - especially those from the earliest regions, such as Dakhla - have already started to appear on international markets. Currently, "demand is very high and far exceeds the available supply," as stated by Agrimaroce. read more

With a surprising move that appears to be a complete U-turn, Donald Trump announced on Truth that he is immediately suspending reciprocal tariffs on countries that have expressed an intention to negotiate, maintaining them for three months, just on the day they were due to come into effect. read more

During the shareholders' meeting of CSO Italy held on April 8th in Ferrara, director Elisa Macchi presented the research "Fruit and Vegetables: Perception vs. Reality," conducted by CSO Italy to analyze consumer attitudes towards fruits and vegetables. read more

Eating fruits and vegetables is beneficial not only for the body, but also for the mind. According to a recent study published in Scientific Reports and reported by blog.uniecampus.it, increasing the consumption of these foods could help protect against depression, especially after the age of 45. read more

Apofruit's autumn campaign of 2024 closes with decidedly positive results, marking a return to delivery levels in line with the cooperative's potential. Mirco Zanotti, Ernesto Fornari, and Mirco provide an update on the situation following the social assemblies. read more

In the last few months, there has been a growing demand for herbal raw materials and active ingredients derived from plants. We are talking about a sector, that of botanical derivatives for wellness and health, which in Italy generates a value of over 1 billion euros between production and exports, and read more

A famous advertisement that has been airing for years on major generalist TV networks warns that the disappearance of bees threatens important crops such as tomatoes and strawberries. However, this narrative seems overly alarmist, considering that the cultivated areas of these products read more

"We are in the midst of strawberry season and there are still two very important months ahead to determine the outcome of the season," states Loredana Di Mambro, sales manager of Aop Luce, providing an assessment of the current season's progress. read more

With the arrival of spring, the consumption of Red Onion from Tropea Calabria PGI experiences a real surge. The iconic product of Calabrian agricultural tradition wins over Italian tables, thanks to the favorable seasonality, but also to the recognition. read more

The implementation of tariffs announced by the President of the United States, Donald Trump, is generating discontent on all fronts, although for some it may represent an opportunity to conquer new markets. This is the case of Catalan fruit, as reported by fyh.es. read more

Italia Ortofrutta - Unione Nazionale, together with a group of technicians from Producer Organizations operating in the hazelnut sector, representing 20% of the national production of hazelnuts in terms of quantity and value: Agrinola, A.O.A, CO.PRO.N.T, EcoLazio, EuroNocciola. read more

As expected (click here for more information), the cold wave coming from the Balkans has hit Italy, putting fruit growers from North to South on alert. At this time, farmers across the Peninsula (except Sicily and Sardinia) are adopting every possible strategy to ... read more

Browsing through the pages of the first Orogel magazine means getting inspired by the colors and scents that nature offers us, following the rhythm of the seasons. Discovering the latest trends in the kitchen, ideas and nutritional tips in bite-sized pieces, to ignite imagination and creativity in the kitchen. read more

The arrival of Easter usually puts the spotlight on the agri-food sectors related to celebrations, lowering interest in the vegetable market, which, on the contrary, remains stable this year without any significant changes. Eugenio Celeste captures the situation. read more

How do apples contribute to a balanced and conscious diet? What do apple sommeliers do? And what ingredients pair best with apples? To answer these and other questions, the campaign "A World Beyond the Apple. European taste experience" is here. read more

Dole Italia, a leader in the production and distribution of high-quality fresh fruit, continues to support sports as a good habit for a healthy lifestyle and marks another important sponsorship in the agenda, with the Half Marathon and 10k of Turin reaching their 10th edition. read more

I know it may seem out of place and that shared misery is not necessarily half the joy, but it is by no means certain that 'The Donald's' international politics will be the tsunami that could await Italian fruits and vegetables; or, at least, that's my optimistic view, given the. read more

Milan Design Week 2025 is around the corner, bringing back opportunities to experience unique experiences that combine taste, design, and innovation. Among these, the format signed by the Next Gen creative agency ZooComper Fresh Del Monte®, a global leader in the production and distribution of. read more

In the Italian fruit and vegetable panorama, melon remains the undisputed protagonist of the summer season. Thanks to the advancements made by seed companies, the quality of this fruit has reached extraordinary levels, not only in terms of taste but also regarding the read more

Aggregation has been the obsession of my professional life in the fresh fruits and vegetables sector and it runs the risk of remaining so, without having seen a clear and resolute progress in the system over many years of work. In the last 25 years, I have observed and followed some successful cases, but they remain. read more