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

A convention between the Consortium for the Protection of Sicilian Red Oranges IGP and the University of Catania, specifically with the Department of Agriculture, Food, and Environment, aimed at improving the production of IGP red oranges produced in the designated territory. read more

Another week focused on saving and quality with "La Borsa della Spesa", the weekly informative service created by BMTI and Italmercati, in collaboration with Consumerismo No Profit. In terms of vegetable productions, the bad weather that has characterized the last read more

The sharp drop in temperatures recorded in week 28 is slightly mitigated by a modest recovery of the high pressure system in week 29, especially in the North. However, the values ​​still remain slightly lower compared to 2024. read more

After the Asian stink bug, another Asian insect is threatening the fruit and vegetable crops of farms. Indeed, in a vineyard in the Treviso area, some specimens of Popillia Japonica, Japanese beetle, have been spotted. This beetle feeds on nearly 300 plant species. read more

It brings together territories and people, third sector entities, fruit and vegetable markets, and local producers. It is called "Logistica Solidale Emilia Romagna Mercati" and is the project that has taken root from Parma, involving also other protagonists of the Fruit and Vegetable Markets Business Network. read more

The small fruit campaign in South Tyrol is proceeding at full speed, although with some weather-related constraints. Markus Tscholl, coordinator of Asta Frutta Alto Adige, provides an update: "The drop in temperatures in recent weeks has significantly slowed down the...". read more