The positive trend continues for summer fruit at the Cesena fruit and vegetable market, as confirmed by the usual weekly survey of the "Borsino," conducted in collaboration with Italmercati. "We are in the midst of local peach and nectarine production," explains Matteo Magnani. read more

These are intense days in the citrus groves of eastern Sicily: the harvest of Verdello, the Sicilian lemon produced in the height of summer, has begun. Leading the campaign is OP Cai, a cooperative among the most representative in the sector, active both in the national market and in the international one. read more

In recent days, the harvesting of Santa Maria Morettini pears has started in the Ferrara area. This variety was created in Florence in 1951 by agronomist Alessandro Morettini, by crossing Williams and Coscia pears. Providing an update on the situation are technicians Michele Mariani and Alessandro Zago. read more

"Historic day for MAAS. We have officially delivered the first part of the renovation works for the fruit and vegetable gallery, made possible thanks to the funds from the PNRR," said Emanuele Zappia, President of the Sicilian Agro Food Markets and Vice President of Italmercati. read more

In Rome, the dish called pinzimonio is known as cazzimperio, a curious name that, according to some sources, derives from the archaic Italian word cazza, meaning "ladle". This term refers to a traditional dish, served as an appetizer or side dish, consisting of raw vegetables accompanied by a dressing. read more

In the context of increasingly pronounced climate change, with June 2025 confirmed as the hottest month ever recorded in Italy, the annual meeting promoted by Co.Di.Pr.A.Trento and Condifesa of Bolzano was held on July 15th at the Cantina Colterenzio in Cornaiano/Appiano (BZ). read more

The latest update on data regarding Italian fruit and vegetable exports, released by Istat and analyzed by Agroter's Ortofrutta Monitor, confirms the positive trend that has been strengthening since the beginning of the year. In the first four months of 2025, the trade balance shows a surplus of 260 million. read more

Among the rows of a peach orchard, in the heart of the countryside of Ravenna, the Peach and Nectarine of Romagna PGI told its story in the most authentic way possible: where it is born and grows. This was the essence of the event that took place last night at the Nonni di Fossolo farm. read more

In the landscape of solutions for the defense of vegetable crops, Syngenta is launching PERGADO® VEG, an innovation based on a simple yet effective principle: combining two complementary active ingredients to ensure broader and more efficient control of the main fungal diseases. read more

The California Prune Board (CPB) announces the official estimate for the 2025 harvest, which will be approximately 59,000 MT (65,000 tons), marking a lower production volume compared to recent seasons. This will have implications for supply and trade planning in the upcoming years. read more

L'Insalata dell'Orto (www.linsalatadellorto.it), among the main players in the Italian fresh-cut industry and the leading European producer of edible flowers, was one of the first companies in the Italian fruit and vegetable sector to implement a Sustainability Report. In recent months, it has been working on the new edition of the... read more

Starting from last June 26th, the joint meeting of the Market Commissions (Fruit and Vegetables, Fish, Flowers, Meat, and Gastronomy) of the agri-food sector was called to express its opinion on the tariff revision for handling services and the new logistics regulation. read more

Technical visits, exhibition area, on-field demonstrations, workshops, and fair tours. All this in Bordeaux from October 7th to 10th, 2025 with the International Asparagus Days (IAD) and International Berries Days (IBD). Two events in one, a meeting point for stakeholders in two complementary sectors. read more

After forever changing the world of household appliances, Dyson is now aiming to transform the way we cultivate. They are doing so with a technologically advanced greenhouse, spread over 26 acres in the heart of Lincolnshire, England, where an unprecedented cultivation system promises to. read more

Fruit & Salad on the Beach 2025: the 15th edition kicks off with the first stages in Campania, focusing on healthy eating and fun. read more

In reference to the Decree of the Ministry of Health dated June 27, 2025 authorizing the exceptional use of Lambda-cyhalothrin on Persimmons against the fruit fly (C. capitata) and on Kiwifruit against the brown marmorated stink bug (H. halys), pursuant to Article 53 of Regulation (EC) No. 1107/2009, valid for Kiwifruit. read more

Even in the 2025 campaign, HM.Clause confirms its leading role in the yellow melon segment, thanks to a strong varietal proposal built around tradition, innovation, and genetic evolution. Among the highlights is Atos F1, a variety that has stood out for. read more

A day of closure and peaceful protest: this is how the wholesalers of the Centro Agroalimentare di Torino (Caat) respond to "yet another increase in costs imposed by the managing entity." The initiative is launched by the Apgo (Piedmontese Association of Fruit and Vegetable Wholesalers), which announces for today the read more

The month of June brings a wave of optimism among operators, thanks to a significant increase in sales in the fruit and vegetable department of the retail sector. This result is supported by a slight decrease in the average price mix, mainly driven by vegetables. The positive trend has an impact. read more

Egypt is making huge strides in consolidating its presence in the global fresh strawberry market. In particular, exports to Germany have reached record levels in the last five years. According to eastfruit.com, based on Global data. read more