An important opportunity for discussion, with the focus not only on the challenges of the fruit and wine sector but also on the ability of the production world to grow and look to the future, to react in the face of difficulties such as those that hit Romagna last May, to innovate and
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In Emilia Romagna, the pear 'machine' will have to start up again in a few weeks' time. Even if the necessary precautions are taken to avoid a recurrence of frost, the question remains for many producers of what to do for the future. There are no certain data yet but, according to
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The continuous enhancement of producers and the territory is one of the fundamental pillars on which the Agribologna Consortium is based, which gives voice to its members and celebrates them as true specialists of the land. Terri Bertaggia, from the farm of the same name in
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For the Doggy Bag (the bag with the food leftovers, ed.) there is now a proposal for a law: it is to be made compulsory for shopkeepers towards all customers who request it. read more

The first part of the year coincides with the post-holiday period and is usually the time when the bitter root, a product with great detoxifying and depurative power, reaches the peak of consumption, especially in northern Italy. Giuseppe Cazzoletti (pictured top)
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After an autumn with some hope of recovery, the end of the year and the beginning of winter do not start off on the right foot for the fruit and vegetable department of the large-scale retail trade. Volumes fell in December, albeit slightly, and inflation skyrocketed, after a period of calm, thanks to the
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Coldiretti: what the fruit and vegetable sector is at risk from the crisis in the Middle East read more

There are young and dynamic realities that prove that innovation in dried fruit is still possible, such as Makadamia, an online 'boutique' founded in 2021 by a team of young people under 30 with the aim of offering the market mixes of dried, dehydrated and other fruits.
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"We are very satisfied with the great attention to periculture that Minister Francesco Lollobrigida expressed during question time in the Chamber of Deputies, in response to the question by MP Davide Bergami, whom I thank for once again supporting the demands of such a sector.
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Tina Stoklosa and Simon Beun, two young people who love travelling and nature, are famous in the social media world for always looking for new fruits to taste and show off to their community, which on Instagram has more than 1.2 million followers; read more

An unforgettable day for Uniterra Sicilia Group Arancia Loretta, which met and hosted children and guests of the SAI reception centre in Belpasso. This meeting was made possible thanks to the collaboration with the multidisciplinary team,
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Gruppo Agribologna - a top player in the production and distribution of fruit and vegetables in Italy, with an estimated turnover of more than 260 million euro by 2023 and more than 250 employees - gives birth, through the sale of its business unit, to Arandis srl, an agricultural trading company for the
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There are too many bees, especially those producing honey, to the extent that they endanger the existence of other pollinating insects, primarily their wild cousins. It may sound like a joke, but the New York Times article, which came out a few weeks ago, paints a very different picture
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According to a report by the USDA, the United States Department of Agriculture, world table grape production is on the rise thanks to improved cultivation practices in China that have increased the quality and quantity of grapes. A key factor for
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The ViVe_Beet project with its innovative RNA spray technology could revolutionise pest control in agriculture. An ecological strategy that would reduce the use of chemical insecticides and aim to protect the biodiversity and health of bees. Among
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On Tuesday, 9 January, the customary meeting of the Assomel Marketing Committee took place to review production, stocks and sales of Italian apples for the new 2023/2024 marketing season.   read more

A shocking discovery by the Asl Napoli 1, which last November, during controls in the Neapolitan city, denounced dubiously labelled snacks; read more

The situation of citrus groves in the Valencian countryside continues to worsen: 1,737 dedicated hectares were lost in 2023 alone. The data is reported by revistamercados.com, which cites the report of the Unió Llauradora association. read more

Going on stage causes a tug at the heartstrings of even the most consummate actor, let alone those who, like most of the protagonists in this book, do not habitually tread the stage or the television limelight. read more

The calendar mismatch does not help to assess the festive period, with days more or less sales than the previous year in weeks 51 and 52 of 2023, but also in the first week of 2024. The value trends for fruit and vegetables by weight imposed are positive and in double
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