Excessive rainfall, late frosts, new plant diseases, rising costs, and difficulties in finding skilled labor are some of the causes of the drastic decrease in peach cultivation areas in Italy. Some of these issues can be addressed by implementing solutions, and the international situation also plays a role. read more

Davide Vernocchi has been unanimously elected as the new president of FINAF, the most important transnational Association of Producer Organizations in the European fruit and vegetable sector. Currently the president of Apo Conerpo, Vernocchi succeeds Roberto Cera, who led the AOP previously. read more

Like every year, as May progresses, summer begins to take shape among the wholesale market stalls. The references increase day by day, and to closely capture the state of supply and the mood of the operators, we went to the CAAR in Rimini, accompanied. read more

As long as the vast majority of red oranges offered for sale have a plentiful and uniform pigmentation of the flesh, the customer will be loyal and willing to pay a higher price differential. This result could be summarized in these few words. read more

With over 90% of the exhibition spaces already assigned, Fruit Attraction 2025 is preparing to break new records. The event, organized by IFEMA MADRID and FEPEX, will return to the Spanish capital from September 30 to October 2, consolidating its position as a leading trade fair for the sector. read more

The Green Asparagus of Altedo PGI confirms its role as a protagonist of the spring fruit and vegetable season in Emilia-Romagna. It is an excellent ambassador of the agriculture of Emilia-Romagna, even on European markets. Grown in a specialized area that extends between Bologna and Ferrara, this vegetable is... read more

From mid-May, supermarkets start expanding their assortment and dedicated spaces for summer categories. Among these, melons - especially the netted variety - are a staple in stores. Prices remain high, but they are gradually decreasing week by week. read more

The cherries and hopes for a good harvest have fallen to the ground. The images unfortunately document what happened in the fields of Trani and the area of Bisceglie. A real massacre of cherries, caused by the voracity of the parakeets, a wild species of parrots of origin. read more

Hailstorm with leopard spots, on Tuesday, May 20, in the province of Verona, with hailstones that fell violently on Oppeano, Palù, Tombazosana, and Bosco di Zevio. The most affected areas were Bosco and Volon di Zevio. Heavy rains also affected Legnago, Bevilacqua, and... read more

This year's event is organized by AREFLH and VBT (Federation of Belgian Horticultural Cooperatives). This is the second time Belgium hosts the congress since its creation in 2008. The country is one of the main pear producers in Europe, with production concentrated in the read more

On May 24th and 25th, the new three-stage season of SWIMTHEISLAND will start in Sardinia, in the extraordinary location of San Teodoro. This open water swimming event attracts numerous enthusiasts every year. Dole Italia, a leader in the production and distribution of fruit, will be a part of it. read more

Climate change looms large, and by 2080, nearly two-thirds of the regions growing bananas in Latin America and the Caribbean could become unsuitable for banana production. This is the key finding of the new report by Christian Aid, titled "Going Bananas: How Climate Change Threatens." read more

There's no point beating around the bush: the PPWR, the new European regulation on packaging, represents a concrete threat to companies operating in the fruit and vegetable sector and a real scarecrow for companies operating in the plastic packaging sector. The possible repercussions, in fact, are not read more

Italian potato farming is facing a threat that could compromise the quality and profitability of national production: Cyperus esculentus, commonly known as Yellow nutsedge or Chufa. This weed is currently the subject of a research campaign. read more

The European 2025 campaign for peaches, nectarines, and apricots is expected to decline: according to estimates presented during the webinar organized by Medfel, the overall production is projected to be around 3.2 million tons, a 7% decrease compared to the over 3.4 million tons from last year. read more

In the first half of 2024, in Germany, organic fruit consumption decreased: the amount per family was 3.39 kilograms, which is 6% less than the same period the previous year. Overall spending also decreased, albeit to a lesser extent. read more

Orsero S.p.A., a leader in the Mediterranean Europe for the import and distribution of fresh fruit and vegetable products, listed on the Euronext Star Milan market of Borsa Italiana, has presented the results of its Sustainability activities carried out in 2024. The document, in read more

The unusual frequency of rain recorded between April and May is causing difficulties for the production of pears in Cuneo and Piedmont. This was highlighted by Coldiretti, which has requested the Regional Agriculture Assessor Paolo Bongioanni, through a specific letter, to pay attention to the situation. read more

Shelf-life management is now one of the central aspects in melon variety planning. In a context characterized by strong agronomic, logistic, and commercial pressures, HM.Clause has developed a genetic package capable of improving post-harvest durability. read more

The strawberry season in Romagna has come to an end, with an unexpected advance compared to the usual timing. Stefano Zavoli, a producer in Poggio Torriana (RN) and member of the Agribologna Consortium, is assessing the results. In addition to strawberries, he also cultivates stone fruits and persimmons. read more