Summer is a crucial time for many vegetable crops, but also one of the most challenging agronomic phases of the year: high temperatures, water stress, and pathogen development make sowing and transplanting a real challenge. In this scenario, Levantia Seed (Click here) is... read more

The new commercial season of Perla Nera has started these days, the midi watermelon with dark skin and few seeds, particularly sweet and crunchy, a fruit of Italian agri-food excellence. Perla Nera is the result of the collaboration of three leaders in the fruit and vegetable sector. read more

Davide Vernocchi is on fire - like the temperatures enveloping Italy - as he explodes the day after the Ministry of Health denied the derogation use of abamectin (Vasco product) to combat the Pear Psylla, one of the most harmful insects. read more

In Fondi, the heart of Lazio's fruit and vegetable production, the AgriPeppe cooperative is facing a challenging season but not without positive signs. President Luca Peppe, interviewed by IFN, provides an overview of the tomato campaign and announces the start of the Sweet pepper harvest. read more

Pro Food has been engaged by the Interprofessional Organization for Fruit and Vegetables in an initiative of fundamental importance: the project "Efficient Packaging for Fresh Fruits and Vegetables as a Tool for Product Enhancement." This ambitious initiative, which involves read more

With the closing of June, Agroter's Fruit and Vegetable Monitor can draw a preliminary assessment of the watermelon and melon campaign in the Hyper+Super channel, updated to week 24. The data show a decidedly positive start, with double-digit increases across all main categories. read more

The record-breaking high temperatures are influencing prices and consumption in the fruit and vegetable market in Rome. According to data from the Price Observatory of the Centro Agroalimentare Roma (CAR), the extreme heat of the past few weeks has caused a rapid ripening of fruits and... read more

"Stand by nature, stand by you" is the new slogan that will accompany Naturitalia from today. It is a clear and direct message that summarizes the commitment of the Bologna-based cooperative, one of the main players in the fruit and vegetable sector, towards two fundamental pillars: nature and people. read more

The number of regions taking measures to cope with record heat is increasing, imposing a ban on outdoor work during the hottest hours of the day. In Lombardy, from today until September 15th, outdoor work will be prohibited between 12:30 and 16:00. read more

A grand start in terms of size and quality, that of the premium Metis® plums, whose campaign began in late June. Metis®, present in Italian consumers' homes for over 10 years, is a unique fruit, the result of the natural crossbreeding of different varieties of. read more

After the terrible year of 2023, marked by floods, frosts, and a collapse in deliveries, 2024 is bringing the Apo Conerpo system back to a more normal level of productivity. The balance sheet of the main European fruit and vegetable producers' organization was approved yesterday. read more

Vitamins, colorful and delicious. Berries are increasingly becoming protagonists of contemporary nutrition. To meet the new needs of consumers, F.lli Orsero presents a new product dedicated to blueberries, designed for a smart and daily consumption: the new "open and ... read more

In 2024, Apofruit Italia achieved very positive results, marking a clear recovery, especially in terms of member contributions, after a challenging 2023 marred by extraordinary weather events. Providing an overview of the situation is the company's president, Mirco Zanotti. read more

Alce Nero, the brand of organic farmers and processors since 1978, offers a range of products that nourish at every stage of life. For the little ones, the company has chosen quality and safety, producing only in Italy in the certified facilities of its members and partners. read more

During the conference "Post-harvest fruit: oxidizing products and technologies for sanitization", promoted by Ri.Nova at Macfrut, the debate on new technologies for the preservation of fruits and vegetables, particularly on cold plasma and bipolar ionization, has sparked. read more

With the arrival of summer, the fruit and vegetable markets fill up with imported citrus fruits, in particular oranges and lemons from the Mediterranean basin – Spain, Egypt, and Greece – but also from the Southern Hemisphere, with significant volumes from Argentina and South Africa. read more

On July 5th, The Stone will return, the thrilling extreme triathlon race that starts with a swim from the shore of Lake Iseo in Tavernola Bergamasca and continues by bike through the challenging Passi della Val Camonica, concluding with a run at Passo Paradiso. Dole Italia, the leader. read more

On Friday, July 4th at 10:30 AM, Apofruit celebrates its 65th anniversary with an event at the Altedo plant (BO), a center specializing in the processing and packaging of potatoes, onions, and pears for the entire Northern Italy region. Founded in 1960, Apofruit is now one of the read more

In the meeting held on Friday, June 27th, 2025, the Parity Commission of the Bologna Potato Exchange, at newly started excavations, set the minimum reference price for the commercialization of First-quality potatoes to be introduced to the market for the upcoming campaign. read more

Gavina returns to TV: a new commercial is coming with a festive, fresh, and joyful spirit dedicated to the mini watermelon, sweet, crisp, and seedless, which is one of the flagship products of the Agricultural Cooperative Campidanese and its brand "L'Orto di Eleonora". read more