Tosca, a global leader in plastic packaging and 100% reusable and recyclable pooling solutions, will participate in Fruit Logistica 2025, the leading trade fair for the fresh produce industry (Berlin, 5-7 February). Visit us at Hall 27, booth C31. read more

Fabrizio Pattuelli's article on the situation of chemical defense against plant pests has sparked great interest among our readers. In addition to prominent figures like Maria Lodovica Gullino and Davide Vernocchi, the article has attracted attention. read more

A team of researchers from Chungnam National University in South Korea has developed an innovative edible biofilm that could revolutionize the food packaging industry. The new film, based on chitosan (CS) and gallic acid (GA), allows for the extension of the shelf life. read more

Fruit and vegetables are the essence of a UNESCO heritage such as the Mediterranean Diet, and Apofruit Italia takes a further step forward to ensure an offer increasingly focused on the quality and healthiness of its basket. The Romagna Cooperative, which aggregates more than all over Italy read more

Research is taking a step forward in precision agriculture thanks to an innovative machine learning model based on artificial intelligence. The new system uses hyperspectral imaging to assess the quality of tomatoes before harvesting, offering to read more

The Trump administration is once again threatening to block imports from Third Countries. After what happened a few weeks ago with Spanish peppers (click here for more information), the newly elected President has now threatened new tariffs on Mexico and Canada. read more

Climate change is evident to everyone. Producers are well aware of the unprecedented meteorological disruptions that are affecting various aspects of agriculture, such as increased water demand, uncontrolled pathogen development, and changing crop cycles. read more

The famous Pink Lady® apple has started a collaboration with the British comedian and presenter Judi Love for the "Empower Your Lunch Hour" campaign, aimed at challenging the food taboos that dominate offices in the United Kingdom. read more

The Apple District of the Non and Sole Valley has won the "Food Districts" grant promoted by the Ministry of Agriculture, obtaining a funding of 5.2 million euros. This significant achievement was announced by the Province of Trento, which highlighted the success. read more

Water efficiency, high degree of shading, active protection against insects and diseases, ease of implementation, and product durability are some of the key strengths of Arrigoni's range of offerings from February 5th to 7th, 2025 at Fruit Logistica. read more

Twenty years ago, a gust of positive energy reached the European fruit and vegetable departments to give the apple category a new boost: thus began the success story of Kanzi®. With its refreshing balance of acidity and sweetness, its crunchiness, and its extraordinary taste, the read more

The yellow and red flesh kiwi supply chain will be the focus of the new video lesson by Macfrut Academy, the innovative platform promoted by Macfrut. The episode will air tomorrow, Thursday, January 30th, at 5 PM (Italian time), and can be followed for free by registering on the platform. read more

Late spring frosts represent one of the main threats to Italian and European agriculture. With the ongoing climate change characterized by milder winters and increasing spring variability, this phenomenon is likely to persist, causing damage. read more

From February 5th to 7th, ILIP will be a leading presence at Fruit Logistica 2025 - the main international trade fair dedicated to the fruit and vegetable sector - at Hall 5.2, stand D-51, showcasing the best packaging solutions designed to ensure the protection of the most delicate products. read more

Artificial intelligence is taking a step forward in the food industry thanks to an electronic "tongue" capable of identifying flavors, freshness, and safety of products with an accuracy exceeding 80%, as reported by key4biz.it. In just one minute, this innovative technology can read more

The Roman business world mourns the passing of Giorgio Trombetta (pictured above), president of Gros - Gruppo Romano Supermercati and owner of the historic Caffè Trombetta coffee roasting company. Trombetta, a prominent figure in the economy of Rome, passed away on Friday, January 24th. read more

The promotional format for the internationalization of fresh Italian products, created by the Edamus consortium, confirms and expands its strategic positioning at Fruit Logistica, in the heart of hall 4.2 (stands A20-A23-A30-B30) at Messe Berlin. The exhibition space covers approximately 500 square meters. read more

Throughout the month of February, on the occasion of World Cancer Day, Large-Scale Retail and Organized Distribution mobilize massively for "Red Oranges for Research", an initiative that has been taking place for several years in supermarkets following an event in the squares with the Oranges. read more

In the world of scientific research, a discovery could have significant implications for the fruit and vegetable sector, especially for the citrus industry. A team of scientists from the Volcani Center has identified the gene responsible for the production of furanocoumarins in grapefruit. read more

"The collection of our range of lettuces – gentilina, trocadero, and romana – started around mid-November with quite a turbulent dynamic," said Felice Petrillo, president of Aop Luce, in an interview with IFN, commenting on the progress of the vegetable campaign. read more