Founded 25 years ago as a common table of the Italian fruit and vegetable sector, an aggregator of innovation and strategies to deal with the problems of the sector, Cso Italy celebrates its anniversary on 28 April in Ferraronewith an event at the Ridotto of the Municipal Theatre in the city of Este, attended by the Minister of
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For tomatoes, the first weeks immediately after planting the seedlings are the most delicate ones, and it is essential that they have a good, strong and healthy root system in order to determine optimal vegetative growth and ensure a good harvest. Xeda Italia (click
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At a difficult time for the national fruit-growing industries, grappling with problems of various kinds (climate change, water shortages, alien pathogens and pests), the need for new genotypes, i.e. new genetic material to equip the
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Spanish peaches have already arrived on the market stalls in Brescia. The fruit has been on sale for a few days with respectable prices, although the low temperatures still do not encourage consumption; read more

The extensive restructuring of the Vip Val Venosta team initiated last autumn and presented at Fruit Attraction 2022 is enabling the consortium to cover four continents and more than 50 countries with its apples, guaranteeing continuity and timeliness of supplies and a greater
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From the Italian wholesale markets but, to some extent, from the entire distribution chain, one recurring statement cannot be ignored: 'Egyptian oranges are currently dominating the markets with significant volumes and competitive prices'. read more

Almonds, capers and seaweed for sushi are the basis of the new vegetable battery made by the Italian Institute of Technology; read more

Despar Italia, the consortium company that brings together six food distribution companies and affiliated retailers under the Despar brand, ended 2022 with a retail turnover in excess of EUR 4.14 billion, up 3.4% on 2021 (EUR 4,140,122,756 in 2022
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In order to attract customers, especially young ones, it is nowadays difficult to ignore the use of social networks, so much so that some people, in order to establish their presence on these channels, have decided to stop DIY and rely on the expertise of a professional, a social
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A correct diet also includes the intake of prebiotics and probiotics. The former are non-digestible substances contained naturally in some foods, the latter are active living microorganisms that have a positive effect on human health, strengthening the ecosystem
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Today, more than ever, mountain agriculture in South Tyrol is faced with the challenge of producing foodstuffs that differentiate themselves on the market through their quality and the guarantee of regional origin; read more

About two-thirds of the way into the current marketing year, the Assomela Marketing Committee analysed the apple market situation as at April to assess the prospects for the final months of the campaign. read more

The Caab Open Day was held last Friday. Bologna's large fruit and vegetable platform opened its gates to visitors from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m., when many players from the fruit and vegetable world, journalists and a good number of Bolognese citizens visited the
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The Crai Group, a leading player in modern distribution, a historic brand present with its superstores, supermarkets, superettes and grocery shops throughout Italy, celebrates a new important milestone with its customers: 50 years since its foundation. read more

The click day applications of 27 March had already confirmed the fears of the industry: the quotas for the flow decree are, once again, insufficient. read more

Below is an overview of the market performance recorded in Lusia in March. read more

"The first consignments of mini-anguras from Sicily have sold like hot cakes, despite the fact that the temperatures in Milan are not particularly mild. This is howUmberto Musso, co-owner of Italfrutta distribuzioni - a company active at the Milan fruit market - comments to IFN on the debut of one of the
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It is white, delicate and slender. It is the Zambana asparagus, a niche product that has been growing in the Adige Valley for over two hundred years, where it is cultivated using traditional techniques. read more

The Extraordinary Assembly of DOSES, Distretto orticolo sud est sicilia, was held last Thursday, at which members set themselves important short- and medium-term goals; read more

The reform of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) is trying to revolutionise the world of insurance for Italian fruit and vegetable companies. read more