From the assembly of Confagricoltura Modena comes the warning from farmers: insuring one hectare of pears in Europe costs between 500 and 700 euros (with refunds being paid in the same year of the disastrous event), while in Italy it costs around 4,000 euros. This is the focal point around which the crisis revolves. read more

Despite the difficulties caused by the bad weather and the violent hailstorms that have hit key areas like Murcia and Aragon, the mood among Spanish agricultural producers remains surprisingly positive at the beginning of the summer season, as highlighted by the Spanish publication ValenciaFruits.com. read more

UNITEC S.p.A., a Romagna-based company and world leader in technology for the selection and classification of fruit and vegetables, is celebrating its 100 years of activity alongside another historic milestone in 2025: the 100th anniversary of the Grand Prix. Two stories born in the same century, united by a shared DNA. read more

"The 2025 production season of Italian table grapes is currently fairly regular from an agronomic point of view. It is necessary, however, to exercise caution in venturing into estimates and quantitative forecasts, as medium-late cultivars are still." read more

The aggregate of fruits indicated as "peaches and nectarines" has now become a complex category, especially when we put ourselves in the shoes of a customer shopping in the fruit and vegetable section of a supermarket. This complexity arises from numerous factors, even before we get to read more

The General Assembly of CPR System's members unanimously approved the 2024 financial statements, confirming the positive trend of the cooperative company that leads the reusable plastic pooling system for the fruit and vegetable, fish, and meat sector. President Gabriele read more

The Local Police of Catania has increased checks on street vendors - as reported by Cataniatoday.it - with particular attention to the sale of fruit and vegetables. During an operation extended to various urban areas, seven vendors were checked. read more

In an increasingly quality, sustainability, and origin-conscious market, Romagnoli F.lli Spa stands out as one of the leading Italian companies in the production and marketing of potatoes, thanks to a business vision based on an integrated supply chain and strong agronomic expertise. read more

The Grocery Bag, the weekly information service created by BMTI and Italmercati in collaboration with Non-Profit Consumerism, confirms this week as well the seasonal products not to be missed for convenient purchases. Despite a week starting with a climate... read more

The scorching temperatures do not help the horticultural sector, which has been showing signs of slowing in negotiations and lackluster price lists for weeks. This is also confirmed by the Agri-Food Center of the Marche region, located in San Benedetto del Tronto (AP), where operators are talking about "calm". read more

Italy, the world's leading producer of artichokes with approximately 24,000 cultivated hectares, risks compromising its leadership if targeted agronomic planning and structural investments in water resource management are not implemented. Basf | Nunhems is launching. read more

With the beginning of summer, the summer campaign of Tango Fruit continues, featuring the premium seedless mandarin appreciated for its high quality, natural sweetness, convenience of consumption, and focus on sustainability. The South African production, active from June to October, ensures the... read more

Aggregation, full steam ahead. This is the path that is proving to be most virtuous for strengthening potato producers in the market. Confcooperative-Fedagripesca is convinced of this, three years after the activation of a specific sector intervention for the industry. read more

What do consumers want today when they buy fruits and vegetables? They are looking for innovative, attractive, and satisfying products that are pleasing to both the eye and the taste buds, capable of surprising but also of keeping a promise. They also seek more information when they are in the fruit and vegetable section. read more

In week 23, pre-packed fruit and vegetables sales are growing in volume, accompanied by a slight increase in the average selling price mix. Among distribution channels, hypermarkets and supermarkets stand out, while discount stores are showing stable performance. read more

Italian countryside is in crisis: there is a lack of workforce and the summer fruit harvest, such as peaches, apricots, and plums, is seriously at risk, as reported by Resto del Carlino from Cesena. Amid delays, lost harvests, and struggling warehouses, agricultural companies are denouncing the inefficiency of the... read more

This week, the Italian watermelon market has seen a significant change in pace. This was confirmed by Matteo Testa, the commercial director of San Lidano, one of the main national producers with a total surface area of 600 hectares: "We have noticed a sharp increase in read more

After a long upward trend, peppers - so far the driving force of the vegetable sector in 2025 - are starting to lose momentum. This is confirmed by Eugenio Celeste, co-owner of Verde Sud company, operating within the Vittoria market, one of the most important hubs. read more

The season of Etna DOP prickly pears is just around the corner: starting from August, the producers of O.P. La Deliziosa will be ready to bring a unique product to consumers' tables, a fruit of an extraordinary territory and a long agricultural tradition. In these weeks, the producers of... read more

The Organizing Committee of Fruit Attraction, the international event organized by IFEMA MADRID and FEPEX scheduled for September 30th to October 2nd, met the day before yesterday in the Spanish capital to review the organization of the 17th edition. read more