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

The Ministry of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty, and Forestry has published the call for proposals "Fruit and Vegetables in Schools" for the school year 2024/2025. The ultimate goal is to promote the development of healthy eating habits among primary school students, with support from. read more

On World Savings Day, the Shopping Bag of BMTI and Italmercati Rete d’Imprese guides consumers in choosing affordable and sustainable seasonal products for health and the environment. read more

In Sila, the season of Igp Potato continues with digging and the market becomes very active. IFNfa highlights the point of the season with Albino Carli, director of the O.P. Consortium Producers of Associated Potato Producers Soc. Coop. Agricultural, the main commercial reference for Sila IGP Potato. read more

International mission in two Continents for Macfrut, the international fruit and vegetable supply chain trade fair scheduled to take place at the Rimini Expo Centre from Tuesday, May 6 to Thursday, May 8, 2025. The first mission focused on Tunisia and involved meetings with operators, producer organizations, and. read more

Among the new products in the 2024 campaign of Vegetables by Bayer, the seeds division of the Bayer Group, are the spinach varieties Pukapuka and Sumbawa, which have been introduced in the Seminis brand catalog. These are early varieties of the semi-savoy type, suitable for harvesting both as baby leaf and teen leaves. read more

The "caravan" of SAF in Gdo continues with enthusiasm. In fact, it's more like a "train": the 25 brands that are part of the ATI Spettacoli alla Frutta - 25 leading companies in the fruit and vegetable sector with equally excellent products and packaging - have recently been the protagonists of a great event. read more

Everything is ready for the ribbon cutting of the 13th edition of Interpoma, the international event of reference for apple industry professionals scheduled from November 21st to 23rd, 2024 at Fiera Bolzano with a consistent format. read more

Since yesterday, the "spying" scandal also involves the fruit and vegetable sector, in particular a well-known company from Brescia, La Linea Verde, whose top management was placed under observation by the founder, Giuseppe Battagliola, who, at the time of the events, was still a shareholder but no longer an administrator. read more

The potato harvest of the 23/24 season was definitely complex, with challenges such as climate change, phytosanitary emergencies, and, above all, a reduced availability of certified seed tubers. The successful outcome of the previous marketing campaign had generated renewed optimism. read more

In Argentina, exports of pears and apples from the provinces of Río Negro and Neuquén showed a slight increase in the first nine months of 2024. Compared to the same period of the previous year, pear shipments increased by 6%, while the volumes of apples destined for overseas markets also saw a growth. read more

Italian pumpkins are experiencing a Halloween nightmare, with a 25% drop in production due to the effects of bad weather and floods in the North, and drought in the South. This is what emerges from Coldiretti's monitoring of the seasonal trend of the vegetable symbol of All Saints' Day. read more

Jingold's new commercial campaign is at the starting line. Jingold is a specialist in kiwi, offering premium varieties with yellow, red, and green flesh that bring quality and innovation to markets and tables around the world. With 850 producers in the most suitable areas of the northern hemisphere, read more

Orsero S.p.A., a leader in the Mediterranean Europe for the import and distribution of fresh fruit and vegetable products, announces that they have made an investment in preparation for the 2025-2029 growth project in the Iberian Peninsula to be implemented through their Spanish subsidiary, Hermanos. read more

Finding someone who does not know about the Red Onion of Tropea IGP today is almost impossible: it has now established itself as an iconic Italian agri-food product that has no equals in the market in its category. In reality, this onion, which has been cultivated for thousands of years in the area. read more

For a few days now, the harvesting of one of the flagship products of the local fruit and vegetable industry in Sardinia has begun: the artichoke. And who better than Salvatore Lotta, the commercial director of Op Agricola Campidanese, can describe the feelings after the first harvests and what the prospects are for it. read more

The envy™ experience is back to engage consumers' five senses and take the apple category beyond the produce department. With a new excellent harvest and increased quantities, envy™ will be available to delight even the most discerning audience until mid-year. read more

A recent study conducted by Stanford University suggests that following a vegan diet for eight weeks could help reduce the biological age of the body, positively influencing our overall health. The news was reported by fruitgourmet.it. read more

Finding someone who is not familiar with the Red Onion of Tropea IGP today is almost impossible: it has now become an iconic Italian agri-food product that has no equal in the market in its category. In reality, this onion, which has been cultivated for thousands of years in the area. read more

In recent years, blueberry crops in the provinces of Turin and Cuneo have been the focus of several phytosanitary investigations conducted and coordinated by the Department of Agricultural, Forestry and Food Sciences (DISAFA, University of Turin) in order to monitor the health of the plants and the. read more