At yesterday's Interpera conference, experts in the pear industry discussed a range of common concerns for the future. The challenges to be faced are many, including difficulties related to labor, the need to adapt agricultural practices in the face of restrictions. read more

Summer has arrived and Dole Italia - a leading company in the production and distribution of premium quality fresh fruit - invites you to rediscover a simple and often underestimated daily gesture, that of hydration, which can be contributed to by consuming fresh fruit. read more

Carbonated and energy drinks, packaged snacks, industrial cookies, and ready-to-heat meals: ultra-processed foods have now firmly entered the daily habits of millions of children worldwide, with spending on these products exceeding read more

Spinach cultivation is currently undergoing a deep transformation in Italy. Changing the game are, on one hand, new agronomic needs and climate changes, and on the other hand, the emergence of increasingly aggressive plant diseases, such as downy mildew. read more

K-Adriatica, an Italian company with over 50 years of experience in the European agricultural market and a leading player in crop nutrition and specialized inputs, announces the transfer of key assets to Advanta Seeds, a global seed company part of the UPL group. read more

After closing 2024 with exports totaling 3.6 billion dollars, Ecuador shipped abroad 2.5 million tons of bananas in the first four months of 2025, registering a 3% increase compared to the same period of the previous year, as reported by fyh.es. Despite this, read more

In less than a month, the First Symposium of the Mantuan IGP Melon will bring together Italian and European production and distribution operators in Mantua for a three-day event dedicated to discussing current topics in the melon supply chain. The program will include guided tours of experimental fields, moments of discussion, and more. read more

Dole Italia, a leader in the production and distribution of premium quality fresh fruit, is sponsoring TriO Mantova, taking place on the 28th and 29th of June in the beautiful setting of the Lombard city, a UNESCO heritage site. read more

The Antitrust has imposed a fine of 30.36 million euros on Novamont and another fine of 1.7 million euros - jointly with the parent company Eni - for abuse of dominant position at least from January 1, 2018, to December 31, 2023. Novamont operates in the national raw materials markets. read more

Sicily once again confirms itself as a land of excellence in the Italian agri-food panorama, thanks to a unique combination of fertile soils, dry climate, marked temperature variations, and a millenary agricultural tradition. In this privileged context, the Barbera table grape is born. read more

After a slow start, caused by a delay in ripening in the main productive areas, the commercial campaign for peaches and nectarines has finally picked up. The market is gaining ground, supported by a good quality of the fruits, favored by a varietal turnover that read more

Solid and growing balance sheet for the AgroFood Center of Bologna in 2024: improving operating results, increasing net profit, and confirming the financial strength of the Bologna fruit and vegetable platform. "We continue to build the future of the fruit and vegetable supply chain, which has" read more

The company Fortini, among the main European players in the production and commercialization of celery, is also consolidating its presence in the brassica sector, with a growing focus on broccoli. The goal? Ensuring the availability of the product year-round. read more

After challenging seasons, such as the one in 2022, marked by extreme weather events and commercial difficulties, Mazzarrone is back to smiling. The year 2025 has started positively in every respect: agronomically, qualitatively, and commercially. This is confirmed by Gianni Raniolo, the president. read more

In 2024, it is confirmed to be a year of extraordinary recovery and relaunch for the agri-food sector of Emilia-Romagna. After the difficulties related to the spring frosts and the devastating floods of 2023, the sector has recorded a performance never reached before: over 6 billion euros. read more

"Maturation is the moment when a fruit stops being just a biological structure and becomes a commercial product with a high perceived value. It is there that the quality game is played." Speaking is Maria Rosaria Stile, Research & Development Manager at K-Adriatica, who tells us. read more

Let's conclude the analysis on the management of peach and nectarine sales in large-scale retail trade (GDO) started yesterday (click here for more details), by examining other factors that influence the purchasing decision: display space, packaging types, presence of brands, and price levels. read more

The hail continues to torment Spanish fruit growers. The latest case concerns a violent hailstorm that hit the province of Lleida last Thursday and caused extensive damage to stone fruit crops, affecting approximately 1,120 hectares in the regions of Segrià and. read more

It's melon time for Farmer Don Camillo: in the 2025 campaign, important initiatives will accompany the presence of the most iconic fruit of the summer on the shelves. read more

Among the areas most suited to the cultivation of table tomatoes in Italy, Lazio holds a prominent position. Thanks to the Agro Pontino, with approximately 1,500 hectares of greenhouse horticulture, this territory represents a true reference point for quality production in. read more