All subsequent versions of the proposed Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), which is still under discussion, affirm the need for an even-handed approach to the different materials; read more

The highlight of the catalogue offered by BASF | Nunhems remains the Berninima melon, to accompany it in a new range of top varieties, is NUN 19821 F1(in the opening photo). Planning begins for the 2024 production campaign and testimonials from growers and entrepreneurs
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High prices were recorded yesterday at the fruit and vegetable market in Bergamoren for citrus and winter fruits. Tarocco oranges and strawberries dominate the ranking, while clementines are more variable. Here is an analysis of the situation with photos and quotations of the day; read more

'A year that should make us reflect is coming to an end: climate change and conflicts make us realise that agriculture is a strategic sector and that, as Italy, we must reach 100 per cent of our production capacity'. Thus the president of Confagricoltura, Massimiliano Giansanti
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The use of pesticides negatively affects bumblebees (important pollinating insects of crops and wild flora, belonging to the same family as bees) in all European landscapes: this is the finding of monitoring conducted at 128 sites in eight European countries by the Consortium
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Pizzoli, the Italian potato specialist, is among the partners ofMasterChef Italia on the occasion of the new edition of the Sky Original show produced by Endemol Shine Italy starting tomorrow on Sky and streaming on NOW. Aspiring chefs will be able to dabble in a variety of preparations,
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Macfrut 2024was presented in Bulgaria. Over the past few days, the fair has been featured in Sofia and Plovdiv in the presence of the main fruit and vegetable associations, together with a large group of national companies. read more

Varietal improvement, combating climate change, crop protection, post-harvest innovation and the training of new specialists: the major investment in scientific research by Apo Conerpo, the leading Producers' Organisation, encompasses the entire sector
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Italian agri-food is naturally suited to high quality production, but it only becomes unique when it is linked to the natural and artistic heritage from which it originates. This is a line of reasoning that we started in recent months (click here to read more) but now increasingly
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The 2023/2024 commercial campaign of Violì, the 100% made in Italy artichoke that brings together, in the consortium of the same name, four major players in the national fruit and vegetable sector: Apofruit, Cericola, Op La Mongolfiera and Peviani, has opened with excellent premises. Despite a complex campaign since
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It was 1998 whenOrogel launched Verdurì, the first frozen vegetable puree in drops, a product that would go on to win over thousands of consumers and become the best-selling in its category. To celebrate this important milestone, the Romagna-based company created a
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After an October with growing consumption, in November the bar is again set below zero for the fruit and vegetable department of the large-scale retail trade and, among the macro-categories, fruit is certainly the one that bears the most responsibility for this disappointing performance. However, there is something good: the IV-V is growing again.
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Christmas Day is just around the corner, the streets are decked out and the typical poinsettias, an ornamental plant also known as Poinsettia, cannot be missed. read more

The Agribologna Group's V Gamma line - 'I Cotti' by Questo l'ho fatto io - launches a new reference. The orange sweet potato arrives on the shelves of the large-scale retail trade. This brings to 8 the number of products, all 100% natural, with no added condiments, of the vegetable line
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After nine months, imports of fruit and vegetables are proceeding apace, with double-digit increases in both volume (+12%) and value (+14%), matched by a free-falling trade balance in volume, with a deficit of almost 400 thousand tonnes. Conversely, at the monetary level
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Conad continues the implementation of its 2023 - 2025 development plan, which envisages investments of around EUR 2 billion for network strengthening, digitisation and innovation, by announcing an interesting new addition to its branded product offering of the
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Italy's first Carrefour Contact has opened, a new format with the dual objective of helping to revitalise Milan's Piazza Angilberto and lowering sales prices by 10%, making it one of the city's least expensive. read more

The Ministry of Agriculture has published the call for subsidised crop production policies for the year 2023. The main novelty is that it sets at 40% of the eligible expenditure the coverage of the cost of the policy incurred by the farmer through
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With Daniele Vaccari of the Eurorinascita stand, which operates at the Brescia wholesale market, we focused on the world of potatoes, which is continuing to record high quotations for this season. read more

The Multicedilancia Group launches the Christmas video campaign 'Being there is a daily choice' for the Decò brand, with a light and emotional representation of the brand values. read more