Hailstorm with leopard spots, on Tuesday, May 20, in the province of Verona, with hailstones that fell violently on Oppeano, Palù, Tombazosana, and Bosco di Zevio. The most affected areas were Bosco and Volon di Zevio. Heavy rains also affected Legnago, Bevilacqua, and... read more

This year's event is organized by AREFLH and VBT (Federation of Belgian Horticultural Cooperatives). This is the second time Belgium hosts the congress since its creation in 2008. The country is one of the main pear producers in Europe, with production concentrated in the read more

On May 24th and 25th, the new three-stage season of SWIMTHEISLAND will start in Sardinia, in the extraordinary location of San Teodoro. This open water swimming event attracts numerous enthusiasts every year. Dole Italia, a leader in the production and distribution of fruit, will be a part of it. read more

Climate change looms large, and by 2080, nearly two-thirds of the regions growing bananas in Latin America and the Caribbean could become unsuitable for banana production. This is the key finding of the new report by Christian Aid, titled "Going Bananas: How Climate Change Threatens." read more

There's no point beating around the bush: the PPWR, the new European regulation on packaging, represents a concrete threat to companies operating in the fruit and vegetable sector and a real scarecrow for companies operating in the plastic packaging sector. The possible repercussions, in fact, are not read more

Italian potato farming is facing a threat that could compromise the quality and profitability of national production: Cyperus esculentus, commonly known as Yellow nutsedge or Chufa. This weed is currently the subject of a research campaign. read more

The European 2025 campaign for peaches, nectarines, and apricots is expected to decline: according to estimates presented during the webinar organized by Medfel, the overall production is projected to be around 3.2 million tons, a 7% decrease compared to the over 3.4 million tons from last year. read more

In the first half of 2024, in Germany, organic fruit consumption decreased: the amount per family was 3.39 kilograms, which is 6% less than the same period the previous year. Overall spending also decreased, albeit to a lesser extent. read more

Orsero S.p.A., a leader in the Mediterranean Europe for the import and distribution of fresh fruit and vegetable products, listed on the Euronext Star Milan market of Borsa Italiana, has presented the results of its Sustainability activities carried out in 2024. The document, in read more

The unusual frequency of rain recorded between April and May is causing difficulties for the production of pears in Cuneo and Piedmont. This was highlighted by Coldiretti, which has requested the Regional Agriculture Assessor Paolo Bongioanni, through a specific letter, to pay attention to the situation. read more

Shelf-life management is now one of the central aspects in melon variety planning. In a context characterized by strong agronomic, logistic, and commercial pressures, HM.Clause has developed a genetic package capable of improving post-harvest durability. read more

The strawberry season in Romagna has come to an end, with an unexpected advance compared to the usual timing. Stefano Zavoli, a producer in Poggio Torriana (RN) and member of the Agribologna Consortium, is assessing the results. In addition to strawberries, he also cultivates stone fruits and persimmons. read more

After the first harvests in the first half of May, the apricot campaign for Op Agricor - Gallo of Corigliano Rossano (Cosenza) intensifies. This Calabrian company cultivates 300 hectares of apricots and covers the production calendar up to the end of July, marketing fruits in various markets. read more

Ekom, a discount store belonging to the Sogegross group, takes a strategic step in its development and customer proximity journey with the launch of its first private label: KOMEte. A new project that starts from the fruit and vegetable department - always a strong point of the brand - and aims to offer read more

In recent years, the melon sector has shown encouraging performance, especially in terms of commercial aspects. This is confirmed by the data collected by Agroter's Fruit and Vegetable Monitor, which highlight an increase in consumption volume last year, particularly driven by the retail channel. read more

The 100km del Passatore will take place on May 24 and 25, starting from Piazza Duomo in Florence and finishing at Piazza del Popolo in Faenza. Dole Italia, a leader in the production and distribution of premium quality fresh fruit, will be a partner for the second consecutive year. read more

The 40th edition of Linkontro, the leading event in the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods world organized by NielsenIQ, has concluded. The event, titled "... It's us. On a journey to explore new frontiers," brought together prominent figures from the industry and retail sector. read more

With its crisp crunchiness and tangy, refreshing taste, Joya® is emerging as one of the stars of the spring-summer season in the produce department. An apple that breaks the mold and aims to dominate a period of the year, the spring-summer one. read more

Due to the frosts in March and April, according to Coldiretti Puglia, cherry production has dropped between 70 and 100% depending on the areas in the southeast of Bari. This is why "declaration of a state of emergency is necessary; but strict controls are also needed because... read more

After a season marked by tensions in international markets, even Sicilian lemons – an excellence of Made in Italy – had to deal with a phase of uncertainty. Specifically, the campaign of the first bloom, which represents the cornerstone of production for the sector, faced challenges. read more