Almería continues to strengthen its leading role in watermelon exports from Spain, with shipments estimated at 631 thousand tons for the current season, representing a 21% increase compared to the previous year, as reported by valenciafruits.com. read more

There is a small fruit-vegetable from Puglia that is gaining attention well beyond regional boundaries: it is the "barattiere," registered in the PAT (Traditional Agricultural Product) registry, an immature melon that is still crunchy and slightly sweet, consumed like a cucumber but with its own unique characteristics. read more

Vitamins, colorful, and delicious, they are beautiful to look at, very tasty to eat, and incredibly good for you: berries are among the most loved foods when it comes to natural well-being. Raspberries, currants, blueberries, and blackberries are small treasures of energy and well-being. Today they become read more

The case of the "expensive cherry" has exploded all over Italy: due to a mix of bad weather and a shortage of labor, prices of the summer symbol fruit have skyrocketed, reaching up to 24 euros per kilogram for some varieties, as reported in Milan's markets. read more

A game-changing campaign for the category game-changer apple: Cosmic Crisp® returns to offer memorable experiences with events that reach for the sky. These initiatives create direct and authentic contact with European consumers, transforming a simple taste into a... read more

Around 10:40 PM yesterday evening, a fire destroyed three trucks parked outside a plant for processing fruit and vegetable products in the district of Alcerito, in the area of Vittoria. The timely arrival of the Fire Department was providential - as reported on Ragusanews.com - read more

A structured program based on agronomic innovation is tackling one of the most serious threats to kiwi cultivation in Italy. Zespri, a global leader in kiwifruit marketing, has been present in Italy for over 25 years and has launched a project in our country. read more

During last week's IFN live broadcast dedicated to melons (click here to watch the broadcast), Domenico Raneri announced an important news for the fruit and vegetable sector: on May 23rd, at the municipal theater of Licata, the Promotional Committee for was established. read more

The IV Gamma Verdura represents one of the most relevant categories in terms of value within the fruit and vegetable department of Italian large-scale retail. However, compared to the first category, it has quite different characteristics, especially regarding the display density - that is, the number read more

I'm changing the headline to Fruit Enterprises Emilia-Romagna. The regional assembly of the national association representing fruit and vegetable import-export operators has unanimously elected Patrizio Neri as the new president. read more

Radio MisSalad is the new format created by L’Insalata dell’Orto, one of the main Italian players in the fresh-cut produce sector and the first European producer of edible flowers, to establish a direct connection between the protagonists of the fruit and vegetable supply chain. It is an original space, conceived as a read more

The weekly appointment with La Borsa della Spesa continues, the information service curated by BMTI and Italmercati, designed to help consumers choose the best seasonal products based on their availability in markets, quality, and affordability. read more

A complete range, suitable for every production area in Italy and capable of guaranteeing high-quality yields for most of the year. This is the strength of fennel by Cora Seeds: varieties developed to meet the needs of producers in both Northern and Southern Italy. read more

During the recent IFN live broadcast dedicated to melons, which aired in the past few days (click here to watch the broadcast), the key players in the supply chain expressed cautious optimism about the current campaign, supported by a positive trend recorded in recent years. read more

Productive dynamics, consumption trends in Italy and Mediterranean countries, and varietal innovation will be the key themes of the first Symposium of Melone Mantovano IGP, scheduled from July 22 to 24 in the Mantua region. The event, organized by the Consortium for Enhancement and Protection, will focus on these topics. read more

With 22 participating markets, over 4,000 established companies and approximately 30,000 employees, Italmercati confirms itself today as a strategic player in the Italian fruit and vegetable system, aiming to revitalize a sector that is often neglected. President Fabio Massimo Pallottini provides an update on the situation. read more

World Potato Day, dedicated to this precious tuber by FAO today on May 30, had the slogan in 2024 "Harvesting diversity, nourishing hope": it is precisely the enhancement of the different origins of potatoes that the innovative project OQAS is based on. read more

It's time for the first harvests for Op Copla, which inaugurates the summer season with its flagship product: the Ambrifello melon. A brand that has become synonymous with quality and a source of pride for the Lazio producers' organization, which has been investing in the valorization of this reference for years. read more

Natural energy, unmistakable taste, and real benefits: these are the ingredients with which Zespri™ Kiwifruit, a leading New Zealand company in the global production and marketing of kiwifruit, is once again the star at RiminiWellness, the international event that is a point of reference for read more

Every VIP-branded apple tells a story of sustainability as well as strong innovation. The latest developments speak for themselves: automated robotic lines for layer packaging, selection systems based on machine learning algorithms, modern weighing units for... read more