On October 26th, the 39th edition of the Venice Marathon is approaching and Dole Italia, a leader in the production and distribution of premium quality fresh fruit, is ready to support the event as an Official Supplier with the goodness and natural energy of its products. read more

A watermelon campaign with lights and shadows: high production quality, but sales penalized by fluctuating demand and an excess of supply in the crucial season phase. This is the balance of two reference players such as San Lidano and Frudis, who highlight the challenges and difficulties. read more

In 2024, one of the iconic fruits of Italian exports - the kiwi - sets a new record in average consumer selling prices: +26% compared to 2023 and +43% compared to 2020. However, this increase is accompanied by a significant drop in volumes, down by 21% compared to 2020. This trend is driven by read more

The Macfrut team is strengthened with the appointment of Paolo Borgio as the head of the international trade fair for the fruit and vegetable sector. A prominent figure in the trade fair industry, he has specific expertise in the food sector with important roles at Fiera Milano. read more

Disease control in orchards still relies mainly on the use of phytosanitary products. Until now, in fact, synthetic products have been one of the most effective and economically advantageous strategies for minimizing crop losses, although in the project... read more

In October, chestnuts are a product that is always present on the shelves of large retail stores, and IFN analysis could not miss this seasonal event, with visits to 6 different stores in the square of Modena. read more

Claudio Cecchetto, a record producer, DJ, and radio and television host, is one of the most iconic figures in the Italian music scene. He will be among the speakers at Forum Retail 2025, the key event for the Italian and international retail community. read more

"One ventures into the heart of the cabbage fields in Northern Italy, without having achieved the desired results so far," explains Matteo Torresan, owner of Gli Orti di Venezia in Tezze sul Brenta (Vicenza): "Last year, at the same time, there was a peak." read more

Assomela, the Italian association of apple producers, renews its commitment to the health and well-being of people, and does so through an important collaboration established with Komen Italy, with the support of excellent scientific institutions such as the Komen Center for. read more

Dimmidisì's multichannel communication campaign (click here for more information) takes a groundbreaking step in the fruit and vegetable sector. To mark the launch of two new products in the Wrap Kit line, the brand has chosen to accompany it with a "unique" communication project. read more

Cipro may have found an unexpected weapon in the battle against the Asian citrus psyllid (Diaphorina citri), the vector insect of Huanglongbing (HLB), the most feared citrus disease in the world - as reported on Portalfruticola.com. Credit goes to researchers at the Valencian Institute. read more

The Grocery Shopping Guide, the weekly service by BMTI and Italmercati in collaboration with Non-Profit Consumerism, reveals the best opportunities for affordable and this time also "strategic" autumn shopping. As for fruits and vegetables, in general, the still mild weather slows down the read more

At the Befane Shopping Centre in Rimini, inside the fruit and vegetable section of Spazio Conad, where everything began ten years ago, Canova, the company of the Apofruit Group exclusive distributor of the Almaverde brand, celebrated the tenth anniversary of the Almaverde Bio Islands over the weekend. read more

The analysis of the Agroter Fruit and Vegetable Monitor, conducted in collaboration with Circana, shows a recovery in fruit and vegetable consumption in the retail sector in September, following a negative August, driven solely by vegetables. The deflationary context has certainly contributed to the volume growth. read more

The campaign for harvesting and processing of industrial tomatoes in the Northern Italy basin for the year 2025 has been completed, with the last delivery to the plant on October 11th. The quality and record quantity of tomatoes delivered were excellent. The negotiations between... read more

October is a sowing month for the producers of the White Onion from Margherita Igp. However, it is unfortunate that, during these days of work for what will be the future harvest, episodes of seed theft and damage are multiplying in the fields. read more

The Sicilian pepper is getting ready to make a comeback with the start of the Lamuyo 2026 campaign. In this scenario, Rijk Zwaan Italia, a branch of the Dutch company specializing in vegetable breeding, renews its commitment to providing innovative and sustainable genetic solutions. read more

Annaturaha enthusiastically participated in the 2025 edition of Fruit Attraction, one of the most important international events dedicated to the fruit and vegetable sector, which took place as usual in Madrid. For the company, this was the second participation, following the experience. read more

Once again in red is the Italian fruit and vegetable trade balance: in the first seven months of the year, the balance between exports and imports is negative, with a loss of 17 million euros, despite the recovery observed in June. read more

Italians are reconsidering their diet in terms of health and are starting to fill their shopping carts with fruits and vegetables again. After years of declining consumption, fruits and vegetables are regaining space in daily expenses, supported by a growing need for trust in brands that can guarantee quality. read more