From today until February 7, 2025, Italmercatis will be the protagonist at Fruit Logistica in Berlin, the main international event dedicated to the trade of fruit and vegetable products. Italmercatis will welcome visitors at pavilion 2.2 (stand C-21) with a dedicated space for. read more

The protectionist policy implemented by the Trump administration has started just a few days ago (click here for more details) and the first ones who could suffer the consequences are American citizens, with fruits and vegetables costing more at the supermarket. read more

Sorma Group, a world leader in the design and production of integrated solutions for post-harvest handling of fruit and vegetables, confirms its participation in Fruit Logistica 2025 (Berlin, 5-7 February). The company will be showcasing a wide range of innovative proposals. read more

The campaign of Campanian asparagus has officially started, a high-quality cultivation from the plain of Naples, characterized by a product of excellent quality. Antonio Catalano, co-owner of Catalan Fruit's farm in Cardito, shared with IFNi the first developments of the season. read more

The values ​​of the land are fundamental not "to look good" but to make its potatoes, onions, and carrots so good, 100% Italian and a source of selenium: this is the claim of the new advertising campaign Selenella signed by Conic, which has certainly influenced the historic record of sales. read more

The international seed company Verisem BV, known in Italy mainly for its subsidiary Suba Seeds, is expanding by acquiring Blumen Vegetable Seeds, the division of Blumen Group Spa specializing in professional vegetable seeds. The agreement involves the sale of... read more

Clementines and mandarins are the protagonists of the fruit and vegetable department during their respective seasons, thanks to their excellent nutritional profile; rich in vitamins and convenient, they are ideal as snacks even on the go. However, in recent years, difficulties in the fields have affected the quality, leading to... read more

Orsero returns to Fruit Logistica, the world's leading trade fair for the fresh produce sector. The event will take place in Berlin from tomorrow until February 7th, and will see the participation of over 2,500 exhibitors from 86 countries. The exhibition space dedicated to Orsero read more

"Berlin is a crucial step for internationalization, one of the most appealing European markets for the 'red gold' from Sicily." This is what the President of the PGI Pomodoro di Pachino Protection Consortium, Sebastiano Fortunato, declared. He will be flying to Berlin from the 5th to the 7th of February. read more

With 34 events, including conferences, presentations, and cooking shows, the Italian Fruit Village area aims to be the main exhibition space for discussing Italian fruits and vegetables in Berlin. read more

The final stages of the commercial campaign for Eden Gold, the new snack pear exclusively marketed by Greenyard Fresh Italy, are underway. With Willer Malagutti, the project's sales manager, we have assessed the results of this campaign: "We have quintupled the volumes." read more

L’Insalata dell’Orto, one of the main players in the Italian IV Range market and the first European producer of edible flowers, will be present at Fruit Logistica 2025 with a proposal focused on projects for large-scale retail distribution and a new space dedicated to industry discussions: Radio MisSalad. read more

The Shopping Bag initiative, the weekly service by BMTI and Italmercati Rete di Imprese in collaboration with Consumerismo No Profit, resumes this week with tips on the most affordable seasonal products to buy. read more

The agreement between the agricultural and industrial sectors on the price of industrial tomatoes for 2025 has been reached in record time, set at €145/ton in the Northern Italy region, which is 25% higher than the five-year average (and about 5% higher than the prices paid in 2024 when the agreement was missing). read more

The strawberry market is experiencing a moment of great vitality in the main national wholesale food centers, despite January, in general, being devoid of satisfactions. Wholesalers report to us interesting prices, favored by a supply that is still read more

The organization of Producers Terre della Luce will be presented from February 5th to 7th, 2025 at the international trade fair Fruit Logistica in Berlin, at the "Basilicata Tipica" Stand, Hall 4.2 booth C-34. read more

In the province of Almería, the upcoming spring season is expected to see a significant increase in the cultivated areas of melons (+20/25%), tomatoes (+40%), and cucumbers (+30%) compared to last year, while the hectares dedicated to watermelons will remain almost stable. read more

The apple sector "holds its ground", especially when compared to other categories within the fruit and vegetable department, but challenges are not lacking: display spaces are contested with many items and there is a need to make room for new varieties; moreover, a trend of registering a read more

Her name, Dora, was chosen for the unmistakable bronze-golden color of her skin. She is the new variety of apple resulting from the selection work of researchers at the University of Bologna. A distinctive variety not only for the color of the skin but also for its crunchy flesh. read more

Celery confirms itself as a historical and essential presence in the fruit and vegetable departments, but new consumption trends are reshaping its market. Leading the innovation is Fortini Ortofrutticoli, a Bolognese company from Castello d'Argile, which focuses on segmentation and quality to improve. read more