The paper industry is in turmoil due to the increase in raw material and energy input costs recorded last year and, in part, also present this year. As reported by Il Sole 24 Ore on the basis of data provided by Assocarta, in the first three months of the
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Esselunga, Conad and Eurospin are the large-scale distribution brands most talked about online and with the most positive comments. This is what emerges from the Observatory on the digital reputation of large-scale distribution brands, carried out by Comin & Partners in collaboration with KPI6.
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It is a 'good first' for 'Fruit24!', the project coordinated by Apo Conerpo with its Greek partner O Agios Loukas, and co-financed by the European Union with the aim of increasing the consumption of fruit and vegetables: the first activity put in place, the roadshow along the motorway network of the
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Studying the future of agri-food production, offering support for the ecological transition and putting innovation 'in the field', literally: with these objectives, Sanatecht returns to the halls of BolognaFiere from 7 to 9 September for the third edition of a three-day event dedicated
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The climate factor, the economic situation, commercial restructuring, new varieties, prospects. read more

Having completed the processing of the applications received, the MIA promissory loans, made available by ISMEA, enter the disbursement phase. read more

"There have always been forficules but until a decade ago they were totally harmless; now, they have become devastating for our peach orchards and unfortunately we have no suitable strategies to combat them. The situation is becoming alarming,' he says. Describes a very critical picture to IFN the
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The 2022-23 season was successful for most citrus fruit imports into the European Union; read more

Close to the world of agriculture since childhood,Franco Cherubini, co-owner with his father of the farm of the same name in Fucino, Avezzano (L'Aquila), tells IFN about his work in the field and online, with the management of the social channels (Facebook, Instagram and Tik Tok) of his business with
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Levantia Seed is revolutionising the world of pumpkin, with extensive research work; with its varieties Reddy and Vanity it embraces summer and enthusiastically responds to an ever-increasing demand. read more

We are facing an abnormal season, in which adverse weather events dominate, making any kind of planning impossible and leaving operators in despair. This is according to Andrea Saturnini of Saga Frutta, a company that markets at the fruit and vegetable market in
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Italy is clearly the European leader in the production and marketing of table grapes, but competition with other Mediterranean countries will be increasingly tough in the coming years, given the exploits of Turkey and Egypt. The battleground will be with
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Innovating, reading the market and anticipating trends, responding to consumer desires with constant and guaranteed quality: this is the winning strategy of Valfrutta Fresco. A strategy that sees the Romagna-based company, specialised in the premium segment, engaged in a constant
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Spanish exports of fresh fruit and vegetables fell in May, with volumes down 4.4% year-on-year, according to data published by the Spanish Customs and Excise Department.   read more

Europe is the continent with the highest PL share in the world and, among its countries, Italy ranks below average, while Great Britain stands out, with more than half of its sales developed by PL. In Italy, the retailer with the highest PL penetration is
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In the past few months, we have discussed the risks to our industry, as well as to consumer health, of semaglutide (click here to read more). read more

This is nothing new, but by now it has gone far beyond the limit. I am referring to the distorted use of fruit and vegetables as a symbol of inflation. In this regard, the ridiculous reference to agiotage theorised in an episode of 'Porta a Porta' by
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The arrival of tourists in the cities of Rome and the Latium coastline in combination with this week's scorching heat is generating a significant increase in the consumption of fruit and vegetables by 10%. read more

A number of exceptional hailstorms hit the province of Trento in a significant manner and at different times. Particularly important hail events were reported on 12 and 13 July in the areas of Zambana, Nave San Rocco, Bagolino and in Storo, on 19 July in
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Bremia threatens the lettuce sector (click here to learn more about the greenhouse range); in fact, this phytopathology can be damaging to several varieties both in protected cultivation and in the open field, with significant economic damage to those areas specialised in the cultivation of
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