Until a few weeks ago, Apulian producers were complaining about the prolonged heat putting a spoke in the wheels of seasonal products such as broccoli, artichokes and citrus fruits. Even up until the end of October, the almost summer-like temperatures were driving demand for typical products
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Macfrutsi is presented in Mozambique and South Africa. A double presentation that confirms the centrality of the African continent for the international fruit and vegetable fair, which in its 41st edition scheduled at Rimini Expo Centre (8-10 May) will see the presence of a
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Ageon Srl, a leader in soilless crops for 30 years, shares with IFN readers research done in Germany on the spread of the ToBRFV quarantine virus that has been threatening crops across Europe for years. read more

The first cold weather of the season arrives and market trading also cools down. Moreover, the last days of the month do not help to stimulate demand. read more

With the arrival of the winter season, Findus, a leading frozen food company, presents the new Cremosa + Protein with cannellini beans and chickpeas, which expands the extensive Findus Cremosa range. This creamy soup is perfect for enjoying a hot meal in just a few minutes,
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Casalasco S.p.A., Italy's first integrated processing tomato chain, has signed an agreement to acquire 70% of De Martino s.r.l., a historic trading company specialising in the marketing of Italian canned foodstuffs worldwide, with the aim of strengthening its
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Legumes are among the protagonists of the winter season, we find them in hot soups or tasty side dishes. And again, for those who prefer vegetable proteins, they lend themselves as a basic ingredient in many recipes such as meatballs or hummus. Find them in the already
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A new governance for the Trentino fruit and vegetable system, increasingly cohesive and projected towards the future. This is the wish expressed by the members' assembly of APOT (Association of Trentino Fruit and Vegetable Producers), which elected its Board of Directors yesterday; read more

A virtuous example of a family business, which in just 30 years has become one of the leading players in the European agri-food market, La Linea Verde takes the opportunity of its new appointment to further strengthen its market position. read more

Climate and logistics are primary factors in the success of a trade campaign. Chile is well aware of this and has had to revise downwards the estimates for its cherry exports, which have fallen by 14.6% in volume compared to the previous forecast. Reporting the news is the newspaper
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Promotion of fresh produce in the region, internationalisation of fruit and vegetable markets, the role of large regional platforms in guaranteeing product safety and quality, solidarity-based logistics with the third sector: these were the central themes of the conference 'Fresh is good!
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In the current market environment, there seem to be two essential catalysts capable of transforming economies: the digitisation of companies and the sustainable overhaul of their operations, both internally and in value chains. These two elements reinforce each other
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The fennel campaign in the province of Crotone is at the starting line and the prospects are good. The heat has not created any particular disruptions to production and the quality of the products is perfect. But, still, the season is to be experienced.Sentiment in the Calabrian area
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The new Italian NRP (National Recovery and Resilience Plan) has been approved, doubling the resources allocated to agriculture. Resources for the primary sector have been doubled and now amount to EUR 6.5 billion: EUR 2 billion are added to the initial EUR 3.6 billion for the
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The day of the plenary vote on the proposed PPWR (Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation, ed.) has come and gone: the outcome of the vote triggered a flood of comments of all kinds. As Pro Food we have taken immediate and
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Rising In Retail', the first event dedicated to female leadership in the world of retail, was held in Milan. It was organised by the Associazione Donne del Retail, the association that promotes the culture and knowledge of retail with an inclusive and feminine vision, and which, not only
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It is always said that the fruit and vegetable sector spends little on communication; this lack of investment is attributed to the little attention that consumers pay to our category and the low value they perceive of the enormous work that the supply chain does to bring every
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"The IV Gamma is proving to be fundamental for developing radicchio consumption in areas of Italy where this reference is not in the population's consumption habits: above all, it is strategic for making Veneto IGP radicchio known where market penetration is
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After last year's great success and fantastic solidarity chain, supermarket brand Sole365 is once again committed to supporting needy families in Campania by donating 50,000 meals in the run-up to the festive season, thanks to the SpesaSospesa.org charity initiative, promoted
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Faced with growing challenges in the agricultural sector in an increasingly difficult financial environment, efficiency has never been more critical for farmers. As inflation continues to push up production costs, the prices received for
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