Our monitoring of the Italian wholesale markets continues to track the trends of summer fruits. This week we are in Pescara, inside the La Valle della Pescara agri-food center, where we gathered feedback from Angelo Palestini, the owner. read more

After a slow start due to an unstable spring and subdued consumption, the 2025 melon campaign is showing signs of recovery in the month of May. This is confirmed by the renewed optimism of Sicilian producers, satisfied with the progress observed so far. A promising start that leaves well read more

On Thursday, May 22, in the area of Fondi (LT), during the Demo Days organized by Rijk Zwaan Italia, a greenhouse cucumber event took place, offering a significant opportunity for interaction among various agricultural sector operators. During the day, various presentations were given. read more

Dole Italia, a leader in the production and distribution of premium quality fresh fruit, is once again making the hearts of all Serie A football fans beat thanks to the prestigious partnership with Operazione Nostalgia, the original format that celebrates the great glories of the past. read more

The latest innovations under the Dimmidisì brand represent a significant evolution in the assortment of the refrigerated fruit and vegetable counter, thanks to the combination of three factors: taste, practicality, and ethnic inspirations. One of the highlights is definitely the new line of fresh Tortillas inspired by... read more

It was May 29, 2015 when the Italian fruit and vegetable sector welcomed the birth of Opera La Pera. Ten years later, the landscape has changed profoundly, as have market conditions and conditions in the fields, but the Consortium's mission remains the same: to enhance the value of pears and the. read more

Yesterday morning, a memorandum of understanding was signed at the Prefecture in Cuneo for the management of seasonal workers employed in the fruit and vegetable sector. The agreement involves a network of various organizations and institutions: the Prefecture, the Piedmont Region, the Province of Cuneo, read more

Among the most complex and urgent challenges for the Italian fruit and vegetable sector, labor remains one of the most critical issues. Entrepreneurs, from North to South, have to deal with a now chronic shortage, which would be total without the contribution of foreign workers. Harvesting and many read more

Following the acquisition of Blumen Vegetable Seeds in December 2024 and the subsequent establishment of Verisem Italia Srl, with the creation of the Seedium brand, the Verisem Group confirms its commitment to investing in the vegetable seed and legume sector for the market. read more

In a constantly evolving vegetable market, Bonduelle strengthens its leadership in the world of vegetables by launching two important innovations in two strategic categories for the company: the new range of "Raw or Cooked" salads, which renew the offer of the IV range. read more

Zespri®, a leading New Zealand company in the global production and marketing of kiwifruit, together with Sinclair, a company specialized in sustainable labeling solutions, announces the launch of the first home compostable sticker for fruit: a groundbreaking innovation in the industry. read more

Shaping history, nurturing the future is the focus of the International Potato Day, which will be celebrated for the second consecutive year on May 30th: the theme acknowledges the deep historical and cultural significance of potatoes and their evolving role in current systems. read more

An unprecedented event in the fruit and vegetable sector: La Linea Verde, a leader in the Italian agri-food industry and synonymous with innovation and quality through the DimmidiSì brand, presents FAME, the first music video with an original song launched by a brand in the sector, in support. read more

That avocado is one of the iconic products symbolizing exponential consumption growth in the 21st century is a well-known fact. However, less known is Italy's delay compared to other European countries in developing the domestic market. Only in 2024, in fact, a threshold was reached. read more

The apricot campaign for the Di Pasquale company, under the Donnalia brand based in Delia, in the province of Caltanissetta, has started about a week ago. It began with a clear strategic focus on high-quality varieties to meet the demands of increasingly discerning consumers. read more

Dole Italia, a leader in the production and distribution of premium quality fresh fruit, confirms its presence at RIMINIWELLNESS this year, the most anticipated event in Italy for sports enthusiasts, wellness, and healthy eating. The event will take place from May 29th to June 1st. read more

In an agricultural context that is increasingly oriented towards sustainability, transparency, and quality assurance, agri-food companies are facing a strategic challenge: integrating recognized and complementary certifications to enhance their production and meet the demands. read more

After peaking in 2020 during the pandemic emergency, lemon consumption in Italy has gradually declined in the following years. During the critical period, the positive perception related to the high vitamin content - considered useful in combating read more

The 15th edition of the international symposium Frutic 2025, organized by the University of Milan (scientific supervisor: Prof. Riccardo Guidetti) in collaboration with the University of Foggia, took place this year in Rimini, Italy on May 7th and 8th. read more

On May 14th in Brussels, the workshop of the European project AgriFoodSkills took place - a project born from the collaboration between the University of Turin and Confragricoltura - launched in January 2025 with the aim of defining the EU Observatory on agri-food skills, in agreement with the. read more