The long-awaited season of Ribera D.O.P. oranges from Parlapiano Sicily will start on November 18th. The 2023/2024 season was a huge success, with 9,314,949 kg of D.O.P. product processed out of a total quantity of 14,968,862 kg. read more

With the entry of the Consortium for PDO Olive Oil "Terra d'Otranto", the Consortium for the protection and valorization of Verona IGP Peach, and the Consortium for the protection of Tintilia del Molise, the network of protection consortia that safeguard and promote the unique bond between excellent products is strengthened. read more

The objective of the project is to improve the environmental and economic sustainability of hazelnut orchards through precision agriculture technologies. The project will validate experimental predictive models and innovative decision support systems (DSS). Three read more

Arriving in mid-November, the typically winter fruits - such as apples, pears, kiwis, and citrus fruits - start to be in full swing in terms of availability, and will accompany us until late spring. To discover the current trends of these products, and more, we visited the Center. read more

After a positive September, in October the fruit and vegetable department of the GDO (Large-Scale Retail) is experiencing a decline in consumption. Only vegetables are showing timid signs of growth, despite the average price of the mix increasing significantly, surpassing the department average. Fruit consumption is decreasing, while the IV-V Gamma is. read more

A recent study conducted by Freshuelva and the University of Huelva focuses on the potential beneficial effects of consuming strawberries for reducing menstrual disorders, as reported by fruitnet.com. read more

The organic avocado now also speaks Italian, thanks to Brio, a company of the Alegra Group specialized in organic fruits and vegetables. Together with their partner Alce Nero, they have launched an ambitious project in 2023 to develop the "Made in Italy" production of this increasingly popular fruit. read more

Nowadays talking about catastrophic phenomena affecting fruits and vegetables is routine: just think that in 2023 Italy was the European country most affected by large hailstorms. But the problem is not only the climate; in fact, damages caused by insects and pathogens are also a concern. read more

Black Friday is just around the corner, and during this period dedicated entirely to shopping, Italians are ready to seize the best deals. While traditionally the most coveted category for the occasion is electronics, in a context characterized by high expenses, read more

Frullà 100% Kiwi Nergi® is born from the exclusive partnership between Frullà, the specialist in blended fruit, and Nergi®, the baby kiwi with important beneficial characteristics, as well as being obviously delicious. read more

In the chestnut cultivation of our beautiful country, there is no shortage of challenges: the recent seasons have been marked by brown rot (or chalky rot), a cryptogamic disease caused by the fungus Gnomoniopsis castaneae Tamietti that has alarmed the sector. But read more

Carby Label®, a company specialized in the production of labels, films, and packaging for the fruit and vegetable sector, puts its extensive experience at the service of its partners to effectively meet their needs and those of the market. An example of this is the collaboration with read more

Bonduelle returns to TV for 2 weeks with Coccole: tasty vegetable-based mini cakes, ideal for the whole family and ready in just a few minutes in the oven or in a pan, will liven up favorite programs with a fresh and fun commercial. read more

International mission to Argentina for Macfrut, the international fruit and vegetable supply chain fair scheduled at the Rimini Expo Centre from Tuesday 6th to Thursday 8th May 2025. The intense networking activities of the top management continue in full swing with this trip. read more

Oranges are a fundamental element in the diet of Italians, not only because of their popularity (they are the third most consumed fruit category), but also for their contribution of vitamin C, essential for health. In fact, a glass of orange juice provides all the necessary vitamin C. read more

"Over 50% of small businesses will not be able to submit their applications due to the significant issues arising from the call for proposals by the Lazio Region for compensatory measures aimed at agricultural companies that have suffered damages to kiwi productions and actinidia plants." read more

What drives Italians in choosing their trusted store for buying fruits and vegetables? This is the question we asked ourselves to understand what elements customers are looking for within the store, in a department, that of fruits and vegetables, that read more

In the carrot species, in line with the demand for growth and innovation in processes in more demanding countries, such as Italy, Vilmorin Mikado has innovated the product shape. read more

"The results achieved during the commercial campaign appear certainly satisfactory and fit into the path of an important journey marked this year by the merger with SFT, developed towards strengthening the system and a constant commitment to..." read more

In Spain, they are still trying to recover from the disaster of Dana, which has rightfully entered the list of the worst catastrophes to hit the country, as described live by our Paco Borras. Meanwhile, the fruit and vegetable world is also... read more