An apple to be appreciated on the palate, capturing a flavor as pleasant as it is enveloping. But also to be savored in advance, focusing on the beauty of its nuances: the refined variety Melinda Dolcevita has always found strong consensus among consumers. A rewarding apple. read more

The brassica season is in full swing and eTop Melon, the company from Pantalla (Perugia), is working on enhancing this segment in every way possible, from the field to the warehouse. They are focusing on producing broccoli, white, purple, and orange cauliflower, and savoy cabbage. read more

At the Barbera company, the Group based at the foot of Mount Etna specialized in the production and commercialization of the best Sicilian fruits and boasting consolidated relationships with the main European GDO chains, it's the numbers that speak. And they speak clearly about how each read more

Papaya is ranked fourth among the most cultivated tropical fruits in the world, and in countries like Argentina, the establishment of new orchards is growing every year. Consequently, attention to agronomic techniques and the control of plant diseases is also progressing. read more

The Asian stink bug strikes again, and this year in the Veneto region it is the pears that are bearing the brunt. There is a good quantity for producers, mainly located in Verona and Rovigo, and to a lesser extent in Padua and Venice, but the quality is compromised due to the stings. read more

The introduction and gradual increase of references in the persimmon category indicate the arrival of the autumn season, even though mild temperatures have been recorded in Italy in October. Although persimmons represent a small share of sales in the fruit and vegetable department, they are gaining popularity. read more

The Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus (ToBRFV) continues to have a negative impact on tomato production and marketing worldwide. Since 2022, Rijk Zwaan has conducted in-depth research and international testing to develop tomato varieties with high read more

The 2023/24 blueberry campaign marked a historic moment, with a 10% decrease in global exports, the first in 15 years, due to weather events that reduced productions in the main exporting countries, as reported by a recent study by RaboResearch. However, the read more

Dole Italia, a leader in the production and distribution of fresh fruit, will be a protagonist at the Esselunga Maratona di Ravenna Città d'Arte on November 10, 2024, as the Official Supplier. read more

The Calabrian Demo Farm, born from the collaboration between Ferrero Hazelnut Company (Ferrero Group), Torre di Mezzo Agricultural Company, and Calabria in Guscio network of companies, was formally opened in Castrovillari. The initiative consists of a model hazelnut orchard, which serves as a catalyst for the. read more

It is a period of adjustment for the sale of green beans and fennel, due to the unfavorable weather conditions. Sergio Clemente, a worker at the Agribologna stand at Caab (Centro Agro Alimentare di Bologna), is presenting the wholesale trends to IFN. read more

The Mediterranean fruit fly (Ceratitis capitata) is becoming one of the most alarming pests for Italian orchards, especially for citrus fruits and persimmons. The risks are very high because one phase of their phenological cycle, namely ripening and maturation, coincides with. read more

The product-service category in the refrigerated display of the fruit and vegetable department of the GDO is a reference point for both consumers looking for convenience products and distribution companies attracted by the impact on sales and high profit margin. read more

With over 600 tonnes of top-quality produce cultivated on 300 hectares of land – a figure expected to reach 500 hectares by 2025 – Dulcis™ is not only set to replicate last year's success in Italy, but also to debut in several international markets. The innovative variety... read more

Having left behind the New Zealand countryside of the SunGold kiwi variety, Zesprifa focuses on its production and commercial performance. The ample product availability and the continuous increase in demand for this yellow kiwi variety have allowed the leading company to read more

In the context of the commitment in Italy with an integrated marketing and communication activity aimed at promoting the versatility, high quality, and distinctive taste of California Prunes, the California Prune Board (CPB) - representing growers and packers of prunes read more

The yellow-skinned specialty from the VOG and VIP Consortiums is once again available. With its characteristic intense yellow color, fine and crunchy flesh, and tropical notes, yello® is ready to satisfy even the most demanding apple connoisseurs. Production is stable, with consistent quantities and a... read more

The European Commission, through the Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF), has reported a batch of Hass avocados from South Africa containing levels of Prochloraz twenty times higher than the maximum allowed limit. This fungicide, banned in the European Union since 2022, is prohibited in the EU due to its potential health risks. read more

The interest in Kiwi Materada from the Italian distribution world, which emerged during the last edition of Fruit Attraction, is confirmed by the facts, as demonstrated by the product we found on sale a few days ago during a survey at some Lombard retail outlets. read more

Week 42 shows trends similar to the previous one, with a slight increase in volumes and a continuously growing average mixed price. Among the various channels, there is a recovery in sales in the discount sector, which however records a lower increase in the average mixed price compared to others. read more