With the end of the holiday season binge eating, there is a general need to eat well to get back in shape and regain energy. The Shopping Bag of BMTI and Italmercati Rete d'Imprese, created in collaboration with Consumerismo No Profit, with its advice, is the... read more

Romagnoli F.lli Spa, one of the most important players in the Italian market for the processing and commercialization of fruit and vegetable products, will be present at Marca Fresh 2025 on January 15th and 16th (Hall 29 Stand B75). Marca Fresh is a format by BolognaFiere dedicated to the fruit and vegetable sector. read more

Spanish fresh fruit exports are poised to set a new record in 2024. According to data from the exporters' federation Fepex, reported by fruitnet.com, based on official customs records from January to October and estimates for the last two months of the year, the read more

The weighted fresh produce sector experienced growth during the Christmas week compared to the previous year, but the staggered calendar requires including the week before in the comparison as well. Therefore, the overall balance of the two Christmas weeks is negative compared to 2023. Among them... read more

Starting from January 1st, 2025, an important obligation for the food sector has come into effect: the indication of the origin for shelled and dried nuts, such as hazelnuts, almonds, pistachios, and dried figs, as well as for some fresh-cut products, including non-cultivated mushrooms, saffron, and... read more

In 2025, Kiwi Dulcis® continues to make history with another groundbreaking development. The new variety of kiwifruit, 100% made in Italy, was developed by New Plant in collaboration with the Universities of Udine and Bologna, and is being marketed by Alegra (a commercial branch of Apo Conerpo), Apofruit, and Orogel Fresco. read more

In 2019, with the creation of the Apple Paradise, VIP sent a clear message from Val Venosta to both the trade and consumers. It embodies the values rooted in the uniqueness of the alpine region, the ideal microclimate, and the passion of producers. read more

With the beginning of the new year, it's time for predictions in the logistics sector as well, but as specified by Massimo Delpozzo, the commercial director of Nord Ovest to IFN: "We operate in a sector that appears as a continuous flow of changes and challenges. Despite the apparent stability of." read more

The post-holiday period continues to be a challenging time for fruit and vegetable markets. This is confirmed by Sebastiano Vendramin, a seller from the Lusia agricultural company, who operates at the Treviso market. "After the holidays, we see a clear decline in purchases, accentuated this year even read more

Researchers from the Junta de Andalucía have recently developed an innovative DNA molecular marker that allows the selection of strawberry varieties with a 50% higher pulp compactness, as reported by the valenciafruits.com website. This study was conducted by the Institute. read more

La Glomerella Leaf Spot is confirming the most dangerous threat to the apple sector, as demonstrated by the task forces active in the main northern Italian districts with the aim of finding solutions to this rapidly spreading fungal disease, as it can cause early and read more

The January transfer window is still open, but Syngenta Vegetable Seeds has played ahead: they have already assembled the team of top players who will lead the Champions Syngenta campaign, and they are presenting it in grand style in the Industrial Tomato catalog 2024-2025, renewing the use of. read more

Exciting news at the Spices&Herbs Global Expo at Macfrut 2025. The leading European trade fair dedicated to spices, medicinal herbs, and aromatic herbs will host the International Mediterranean Symposium on Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (MESMAP). Promoted by the Association of Medicinal Plants, read more

In 2024, the sales of the fruit and vegetable department in the retail sector ended positively, with a 3% increase in volumes and a 4.2% increase in revenue, a crucial figure for the stores' financial balance. This result comes in a context of mild inflation, with an average price read more

Apofruit Italia will once again participate in Marca, an international trade fair dedicated to private label brands, scheduled to take place in Bologna on January 15th and 16th. The Romagna-based cooperative, which is celebrating its 65th anniversary this year, will be present with its. read more

Opera La Pera - a consortium that brings together about a thousand pear growers and 3,500 hectares of pear orchards in Emilia-Romagna, as well as a leading brand of Italian pears - is launching an exclusive prize competition to boost sales in the Italian retail sector. This initiative marks the first time that. read more

The hi-tech container for cultivating microgreens such as radishes and savoy cabbage is ready for use on the Moon and Mars. The module aims to become a system for producing fresh and nutrient-rich food during long-duration space missions, ensuring to the astronauts. read more

In Sicily, after a long drought, some unexpected rain has returned, or rather, unforeseen. Water never hurts, but we are in the midst of a citrus-growing area, and irregular rainfall on the harvested oranges can cause plant diseases, such as fruit splitting, and... read more

Great optimism for vegetables: eggplant is booming, tomatoes are on the rise, and peppers are holding steady (click here for more information) ... only the zucchini market is struggling to take off, with prices lower than expected. read more

What will be the trendy foods that will accompany us in 2025? According to a research by Mintel, a specialized institute in global trend analysis, as reported by Ansa.it and the Ice website, Italians will increasingly embrace plant-based nutrition and foods. read more