For the 2025 edition of Macfrut, the leading trade fair for the fruit and vegetable sector, which will take place from May 6th to 8th at the Rimini Expo Centre, ULMA Packaging confirms its participation as an exhibitor. The company, a leader in packaging for fruits and vegetables, will be present at the event. read more

Everything is ready for the International Potato Symposium. As the main product of Macfrut 2025, The International Potato Symposium brings together experts from France, Switzerland, Austria, Belgium, Spain, Egypt, Namibia, and Italy for discussions on the third most cultivated species on the planet. read more

"The Great Beauty Italy is revving up engines in anticipation of the next edition of Macfrut, where it will be featured with a stand full of initiatives and moments of discussion among players in the fruit and vegetable supply chain. This is being told by Leonardo Odorizzi, one of the founding members of the network." read more

The 2025 edition of Macfrut will be a very special one for Apofruit. The international fruit and vegetable trade show, scheduled from May 6th to 8th at Rimini Fiera, will be one of the highlights of the celebrations for Apofruit's 65th anniversary. The cooperative's festivities read more

Planet Rossoritorna takes the stage at Macfrut 2025. The immersive event created by Cesena Fiera and Agroterp for the world of tomatoes is evolving and aims to gather the opinions of 1,000 visitors at the Rimini event on 15 tomato varieties presented in a contest by the ten event partners, both in. read more

The collaboration between Frullà and Pink Lady® continues and strengthens, a successful co-branding that combines the smoothie specialist with the renowned "heart-shaped label" apple appreciated throughout Europe. Alongside the two formats already available on the market - tubs and... read more

The Italian cherry campaign has officially started, with the first batches appearing yesterday morning in the main wholesale markets. During a visit to the CAAB in Bologna, we intercepted the very first crates of domestic product arriving from Puglia. read more

Between one holiday and another, we are now in the midst of spring and in the fruit and vegetable markets there is the usual change of season, with a growing interest in the typical products of this period. This is confirmed by Stefano Ciolli, Market Manager of Mercafir - the Center. read more

Extreme cold may no longer be a sentence for citrus groves. A recent study reveals the genetic potential of a "rugged" plant to protect commercial crops. With the increase in frosts due to climate change, growing citrus fruits has become more challenging. read more

Finiper, a multi-brand distribution group known for the quality of its fresh departments, has recently introduced four new references of fresh soups in the refrigerated section of the fruit and vegetable department. The products are branded Futuragri, one of the most interesting and dynamic suppliers. read more

The success of Ribera Orange PDO continues to grow: in the 2024-2025 season, there is an 11.4% increase in sales compared to the previous year, consolidating a positive trend that confirms the prestige of the Sicilian product. The data is communicated by Salvatore. read more

During the recent IFN Live dedicated to the world of bananas, broadcasted on our social channels (click here to watch the live stream), an encouraging picture has emerged regarding consumption, which has been steadily increasing in recent years. This trend is driving companies in the sector to... read more

In a historical moment where uncertainties dominate, Unitec offers its customers solutions along the fruit and vegetable supply chain that provide certainty. From the field to the warehouse, from sorting to robotics, "we work for your results" translates into the ability to offer consistent quality. read more

On Wednesday, April 16, 2025, the final of the seventh edition of the Fruit and Salad School Games took place at the Palazzetto Russo in Foggia. This project aims to promote the consumption of fruits and vegetables among young people by spreading awareness in Italian schools. read more

Apofruit, a cooperative based in Romagna of fruit and vegetable producers with over 2,700 members in Italy's most suitable areas, recently completed the settlement of the autumn 2024 campaign for apples contributed by members from the Trentino region, representing a portion. read more

Rimini is getting ready to host Frutic2025, 15th edition, which will take place on May 7th and 8th, 2025 as part of Macfrut 2025. Following the success of the previous edition held in Valencia in 2022, Frutic returns to Italy with the aim of focusing on innovation and sustainability. read more

During the last IFN live broadcast (click here to watch it), dedicated to the world of bananas, a key concept emerged clearly: segmentation is the real driver to increase the value of the product in every aspect. A strategic approach that finds concrete read more

In week 14, the fruit and vegetable department Lcc returns to growth, recording a double-digit increase after the decline of the previous week. However, the influence of the calendar being out of sync with Easter 2024 still remains. All channels show growth, with a strong performance. read more

A day dedicated to innovation in the heart of the Bologna fruit and vegetable market. On April 18, during an Open Day at the CAAB (Agri-Food Center of Bologna), HM.Clause presented Dozza F1, a new variety of Bolognese zucchini that aims to redefine the standards of. read more

The Shopping Bag, the weekly service created by BMTI and Italmercati Business Network, in collaboration with Non-Profit Consumerism, recommends the most affordable seasonal products to buy and consume these days. read more