That of the Spanish cherries was a real exploit. The first fruits, from Terragona, were sold out within minutes. read more

Osio Sotto has been awarded the new sales outlet of Banco Fresco, the food retail chain specialising in fresh food, present in Italy with nine sales outlets, seven of which are in Lombardy. The supermarket in Corso Europa, inaugurated yesterday in the presence of Mayor Corrado Quarti, signals the entrance of
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In week 14, fruit and vegetables by set weight started to grow again in the large-scale retail trade after a negative week. However, the performance distance from packaged FMCG still increases compared to the previous week. Among the physical channels, for fruit and vegetables by imposed weight
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The Sicilian 'retato' melon campaign has begun: since the Easter weekend, Barbera International, a company from Adrano, Catania, specialising in the production and marketing of the best Sicilian fruit, has been supplying the product to the large-scale retail trade. read more

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The European Parliament's first approval of the reform of PDO and PGI geographical indications arrived yesterday. In particular, the Agriculture Commission of the European Parliament approved the negotiating mandate for the reform. read more

Increasingly extreme weather events and increasingly aggressive diseases are only bringing attention back to a subject that is very dear to producers, that of TEAs. Assisted Evolution Techniques, in particular cisgenesis and genome editing, are currently still relegated in Italy
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In the south, stone fruit and kiwifruit are running and we are in the bud swelling phase (Click to learn more). In Calabria, fruit thinning is already being implemented for some early varieties. At IFN he explains the treatments that are being carried out, Antonio Nacca, head of
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On a global level, Syngenta Vegetable Seeds plays a leading role in the brassica market, a segment on which the company focuses its efforts to provide a value proposition for the different players in the supply chain and for end consumers. read more

Italiafruit News looks forward to seeing you on Wednesday 26 April. read more

The first Spanish stone fruits have already arrived in Italian markets: in the last few days we have found peaches (click here to read more) at very high prices; read more

Maura Latini, CEO of Coop Italia, does not hide her concerns about the consumption crisis that brings with it the risk of an imminent recession. In an interview with La Repubblica, the executive pointed out that 'a drop in consumption in terms of quantity of 4.5 per cent had not been
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Despite the fact that temperatures cannot yet be regarded as summery, the supply of melonisiciliani is steadily increasing at the wholesale markets. The fruit has a good organoleptic quality and quotations remain high, although an adjustment is expected soon. read more

Specialisation of the supply chain as a differentiating element, capable of giving value to all those involved, from producers to consumers. This is the winning philosophy of La Grande Bellezza Italiana, which will be presented during the Macfrut trade fair, scheduled to take place in Rimini
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On Wednesday 3 May, the Consorzio Tutela della IGP Pomodoro di Pachino will land at Macfrut in Rimini with a large stand, where moments of reflection on tomato-related issues will alternate with moments of entertainment with tomato-themed cooking shows. read more

TheAlce Nero frozen food range expands in the name of innovation, taste and healthy eating. Here come the Frozen Organic Rustic Mashed Vegetables: vegetable, source of protein and rich in fibre. Perfect for those who have little time to cook but do not want to give up a proper
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Apofruit, a fruit and vegetable cooperative with more than 2,700 members throughout Italy, is continuing its training activities for younger members. On 13 and 14 April, a two-day event was held for the under-45 committee, to visit some of the
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One is quick to talk about goodness, taste and flavour; everyone has their own opinions and beliefs but, according to insiders, the flavour of the new tomato varieties has certainly improved compared to those of the past, partly because - apart from genetics - techniques have improved
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Concern over European policies on plant protection products and packaging and the consumption crisis were the topics at the centre of the report by Fruitimprese president Marco Salvi at the 74th assembly of the association, which brings together over 300 companies with a total turnover
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The global blueberry programme of Driscoll's, an American giant with a century of farming tradition and today a pioneer in innovation, will be presented at Macfrutall's International Blueberry Days (3-5 May 2023 at Rimini Expo Centre). To take part in the Symposium scheduled in the first
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