Italian fruit and vegetable sector starts 2025 with an extra gear: in January, the trade balance shows a surplus of 36 thousand tons; a significant change for the sector, as compared to the same month in 2024, it records a +430% difference. read more

Pope Francis passed away yesterday morning, leaving a deep void in the church, including the loss of a key figure in the battle to eradicate hunger in the world and avert the climate crisis. Known as the 'Pope of the poor' for his focus on the less fortunate, he will be greatly missed. read more

A new communication era for the Dorì brand, which has equipped itself with new social media channels, a new key visual, and a new website. The yellow-fleshed kiwi Dorì, famous for its sweetness, boasts over 950 hectares of plantations worldwide (Italy, France, Portugal, Spain, Greece). read more

It has always been one of the undisputed queens of the fruit and vegetable department, present in shopping carts 365 days a year. The banana, an iconic and one of the best-selling products ever, has often been talked about for its aggressive pricing strategies adopted in retail outlets. read more

The in-depth analysis of the Agroter Fruit and Vegetable Monitor, carried out in collaboration with the YouGov consumer panel, continues on the evolution of the profile of Italian fruit and vegetable buyers. This time, the analysis focuses on one of the most relevant categories for consumption. read more

The Italian apricot campaign kicked off during Easter week, with the first batches arriving in the markets from Puglia. The market in Verona is reporting a good interest in the product despite this being the debut. read more

As we approach the end of April, the month known for the Easter holiday, which falls on this weekend, we are in the midst of a transitional phase where spring and summer themes gradually replace the winter ones. This is an opportunity to capture the trends in photography. read more

We are in the midst of the strawberry cultivation campaign and providing an updated overview of the situation is Francesco Nicodemo, president of Op Frutthera Growers: "This year, the area in Basilicata has experienced a production decrease estimated at around 15-20%, due to the conditions." read more

On April 25th, the 42nd edition of the 50km Di Romagna ultramarathon will take place, with Dole Italia, a leader in the production and distribution of premium quality fresh fruit, confirming its support for the second consecutive year. The historic ultramarathon is known as one of the oldest in Italy. read more

The adoption of biosolutions in the Italian agricultural and fruit sector is rapidly growing, confirming a concrete commitment towards sustainability and environmental impact reduction. This is according to a survey conducted by Agri2000 Net on over 200 Italian fruit companies. read more

From today, the new Selenella New Potatoes will be back in the fruit and vegetable departments of the best retail stores. A 100% Italian product, the result of high-quality work, controlled and guaranteed at every stage. Today marks the beginning of the marketing campaign: "This year we started..." read more

Sicily confirms itself as a cradle of agri-food excellence thanks to its unique microclimatic conditions, characterized by strong temperature variations, low levels of humidity, and an extraordinary variety of soils. It is in this privileged context that the Sicilian netted melon is born. read more

Easter has always been a holiday that evokes tradition, conviviality, and, for the fruit and vegetable sector, a strategic moment between the end of winter campaigns and the beginning of summer references. The industry is experiencing a period of transition and great attention from the supply chain. read more

Ventura, a historic Italian brand of dried fruit for almost 90 years, confirms its participation in Tuttofood 2025 along with the other brands Maama and Sunsweet, the latter distributed exclusively in Italy by Madi Ventura. Three brands of dried fruit and chocolate with unique positioning. read more

Balance is the key to performance, in sports as well as in nutrition. This is the main theme of "Food For Sport", the event promoted by Atalanta B.C. and entirely dedicated to the topic of nutrition in sports, which recently took place at the Gewiss Stadium. read more

Easter is always a crucial moment for sales in the retail sector, even though the continuous shifting of the holiday from one year to the next makes the interpretation of results in the weeks leading up to it less immediate. During this period, promotions play a significant role, but read more

Tomatoes and eggplants bigger and tastier: that's the promise of a new scientific discovery that could change the face of global horticulture. A team of researchers from Johns Hopkins University and the Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory in the United States has identified the genes. read more

The citrus season is almost coming to an end, and it's time for OP Esperidio's Pure Red oranges to take stock. The results recorded so far have been decidedly positive, while the marketing of late-season Tarocco varieties and blonde oranges continues. read more

On the occasion of the 42nd edition of Macfrut, the international trade fair dedicated to the fruit and vegetable sector, scheduled from May 6th to 8th, 2025 at the Rimini Expo Centre, ILIP confirms its participation as an exhibitor and will also be a protagonist in the new Berry Area as a Gold exhibitor. read more

We conclude the analysis dedicated to perenella Gdo, after a first in-depth examination of numbers, exhibition spaces, and the origin of the varieties (click here for more details), which revealed a surprisingly high number of references - especially considering the seasonal period - in the read more