The Mantuan melon season is starting slowly. The uncertain weather in recent days and the rainfall between April and the first half of May have compromised some of the pollinations and presumably caused delays of 10-15 days. Adding to the complexity, the soils... read more

Simple, natural, and at the same time authentically "new" in its conception. This is the identity of Melinda Freecrock, the line of 100% fruit and nut bars from Melinda that was awarded at the latest edition of TuttoFood, the Milanese trade fair event. read more

Since 2019, Glomerella has rapidly spread in the main apple-growing areas of Northern Italy, starting from Emilia-Romagna up to Trentino-Alto Adige, Piedmont, and Veneto. Concern among producers is growing due to a series of factors related to the dangerousness of the pathogen: read more

The beating heart of the tenth edition of Think Fresh was not only the workshop, rich in data and strategic reflections, but also - and above all - the networking moments that animated the event. Encounters with old and new friends among the main players in the supply chain. read more

A new wave of bad weather is about to hit Italy and this time it will spare no area of the country. Starting from Thursday, May 15th, two disturbed systems – one moving up from North Africa, the other descending from Scandinavia – will respectively affect the South and the Northeast. read more

On May 29th, the annual assembly of Fruitimprese Emilia-Romagna will take place in Cesena. On the agenda is the renewal of the social positions, both the president and the Board of Directors. After 4 terms, two years of extension due to Covid, totaling 14 years, the president read more

The 2025 edition of Macfrutha represents a strategic moment for the Gandolfo Group (Click here), which has chosen the stage in Rimini to present the numerous innovations implemented in the last year. The Lombard company is now among the protagonists of the fruit and vegetable sector landscape. read more

The continued rains of the last two days have dealt the final blow to early cherries in Veneto, already struggling due to a rainy and humid spring season. Many fruits are split, and, like last year, losses are estimated to exceed 50%. read more

Yesterday, the Minister of Agriculture Francesco Lollobrigida visited the Eleuteri farm in Monte Urano (Fermo), in the heart of the Marche fruit district. Welcoming the minister was Marco Eleuteri, the owner of the company that has transformed the flat peach Saturnia into a read more

From the Ofanto Valley to Rimini, the distance is short when you bring along a strong agricultural history, a dynamic productive present, and a clear vision for the future. This was highlighted at Macfrut 2025 during the meeting dedicated to the PGI Peaches of Puglia, where the promotional committee emerged. read more

"An interesting, dynamic fair, more international compared to previous editions." With these words, Matteo Mazzoni, commercial director of the homonymous Group, comments on the participation in the last edition of Macfrut, the leading trade fair event for the industry. read more

The Ferrero Group is expanding its offering in the snack bar market with the EAT NATURAL brand, bars made from dried and dried fruit, thus consolidating its presence in the better-for-you segment along with FULFIL protein bars. A strategic move to respond to... read more

Kiwi Dulcis™ continues to amaze, the new 100% Italian variety of actinidia developed by New Plant in collaboration with the Universities of Udine and Bologna, produced and exclusively marketed by the cooperatives Alegra, Apofruit, and Orogel Fresco. A quali-quantitative survey. read more

In Italy, the watermelon campaign has officially started, with the first cuts of baby watermelons in the early areas of the South, followed by the start of other varieties expected at the beginning of May. Meanwhile, in the Central-North region, field transplantations continue tirelessly. read more

The new Fruit Energy line by Frullàsi has been awarded 2nd place in the "Product Innovation - Health and Baby Product" category at the Better Future Award 2025, a prize promoted by GdoWeek and Mark Up, during the latest edition of TuttoFood in Milan, one of the most prestigious. read more

The fruit and vegetable section includes both categories that are constantly found on supermarket shelves and seasonal products, whose availability is often limited to short periods. Some of these categories, although only present for a few weeks, become real protagonists of the department at the peak moment. read more

On the last day of the Macfrut fair, Apofruit Italia welcomed the Undersecretary at the Ministry of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty and Forests (Masaf), Patrizio Giacomo La Pietra, to their stand. During the visit, the Undersecretary had discussions with the... read more

The sector of medicinal plants, officinal herbs, and spices is pushing for a change in sustainability, not only in production but also in commerce. This emerged during the conference "The officinal chain: a guarantee of quality for the natural products market." read more

The expected but equally bitter twist has arrived: the Melavì cooperative, a symbol of apple production in Valtellina, has officially announced the cessation of its activities. A decision rooted in a crisis managed with difficulty and exacerbated by years of progressive... read more

This year, Macfrut once again proves to be a privileged observatory for capturing the pulse of the upcoming summer season. Over the course of the three-day fair, we focused our attention on cherries and apricots, which are the protagonists of a season's start marked by... read more