With the increasing global demand for sustainable packaging, compostable labels for fruits are re-emerging as a small but powerful innovation in the fresh produce sector. As industry experts emphasize, although initially designed for identification and branding, these compostable labels are gaining traction for their environmental benefits. read more

In the world of fruits and vegetables, there is always room for innovation, and this summer British consumers will be able to experience something out of the ordinary thanks to a new variety of grapes that tastes like the famous mojito cocktail. Starting from tomorrow, retail outlets will offer this unique grape variety. read more

The Italian fruit and vegetable sector has wide margins for growth, especially in enhancing the value of its products. Too often, in fact, there is a clear gap between consumers' perception and the actual value of the offering. Among the available tools, communication plays a crucial role. read more

With temperatures surpassing 40 degrees Celsius in many parts of Italy, it's inevitable to think about the symbol of summer: watermelon. This fruit is the star of the month of July, thanks to the analyses of Agroter's Ortofrutta Monitor, which captures a... read more

"We share the concerns expressed today by Minister Lollobrigida: the proposed European budget falls short of the challenges facing the agri-food sector," said Italmercati President Fabio Massimo Pallottini. "The Common Agricultural Policy must remain a cornerstone." read more

The melon campaign is in full swing, and to understand how the 2025 season is going, we contacted Marco Spinetti, quality control and production manager at Top Melon, a leading company in the Umbrian fruit and vegetable sector. read more

After the Asian stink bug, a new alien insect is causing concern in the Italian fruit and vegetable sector. It is the Popillia japonica, commonly known as the Japanese beetle, a voracious polyphagous insect that threatens to devastate several crops. Its appearance in mainland Europe dates back to read more

The crisis between Chiquita Brands and the government of Panama enters a new chapter with the announcement of the dismissal of the last 1,189 daily workers in the country's banana plantations. The news was reported by Reuters on July 17, confirming that the exit of the... read more

The Shopping Bag, the weekly information service created by BMTI and Italmercati, in collaboration with Non-Profit Consumerism, confirms its role as a guide for seasonal, mindful, and sustainable shopping by recommending the products to buy this week. read more

From July 22nd to 24th, Bayer will take part in the first Symposium of the Mantovano IGP Melon, an event that for the first time brings together the entire supply chain of melon and watermelon - from producers to technicians, buyers to GDO operators - in the experimental fields set up in Mantova. read more

From the 3rd to the 5th of September 2025, Asia Fruit Logistica will return with an even richer and more engaging content offering, thanks to the Asiafruit Knowledge Centre, the lively informative hub of the event. Designed and curated by Asiafruit Magazine, this space will be the reference point. read more

I must confess that if I write a comment on the survey conducted by the magazine Internazionale on the relationship between fruit and vegetable producers and modern distribution, it is only out of respect for the many who have asked me to take a stance on the issue. Personally, I would not have done it. With all due respect to the. read more

Less than two months before the start of the event, Fruit Attraction 2025, organized by IFEMA MADRID and FEPEX, confirms the excellent pace of commercialization of its 17th edition, having reached 95% occupancy with a total of 72,700 square meters assigned, reaffirming its read more

The 2025 campaign of Metis® plums has started off strong, with an offer that stands out for its generous size and high quality. This fruit, which has been a reference point for Italian consumers for over ten years, is the result of a natural cross between different varieties of plums. read more

With the conclusion of the first part of the season, characterized by ups and downs, the campaign of late apricots now enters its peak, considered by many as the heart of the year. Natalino Gallo, president of Op Agricor of Corigliano, is here to tell us about the progress of the season. read more

From July 22nd to 24th, Mantova will host the first Symposium of the "Melone Mantovano IGP" (Protected Geographical Indication Melon), an event that will bring together the entire melon supply chain for the first time. The event, organized by the Consortium for Valorization and Protection in collaboration with five major seed companies, will take place in Mantova. read more

From July 22nd to 24th, 2025, the area of the province of Mantova will host the First Symposium of the Mantovano Melon PGI, a key event for the entire melon supply chain, with the participation of Italian and European producers, distributors, technicians, and retailers. Rijk Zwaan Italia will also be present at the event. read more

At the beginning of this week, the International Bremia Evaluation Board Europe (IBEB-EU) announced that in 2025 no new races of Bremia lactucae had been identified. The most recent races - Bl:38EU, Bl:39EU, Bl:40EU, and Bl:41EU - remain the most widespread, with Bl:41EU now being the most prevalent. read more

Ondine is serious. The flat nectarine - aromatic, crispy, tasty and consistently high-quality throughout the season - is aiming to become a new reference point in the European fruit and vegetable sector. The goal? To project the peach and nectarine sector into a new dimension. read more

In the first week of July, the fruit and vegetable department Lcc recorded a slight increase in sales value, while volumes are declining and the average mix price continues to rise as registered last week. Among the main categories of summer fruits, watermelons are showing an increase. read more