In week 25, Lcc fruit and vegetable sales remain stable in value but experience a decrease in volume, primarily due to negative performance in supermarkets and discount stores. June continues to be a favorable month for watermelons, as this category is highly influenced by weather conditions. read more

The alarm was triggered over a decade ago, when in 2014 the small hive beetle (Aethina tumida), native to sub-Saharan Africa, made its first appearance in Europe, in the plain of Gioia Tauro. Since then, this parasite has represented a read more

For the first time in 12 years, it will be possible to start distributing fruits and vegetables in schools starting from the month of October. This will allow to enhance the different varieties of horticultural products, respecting their seasonality, and ensure effective planning. read more

Just a few more days and on Sunday, July 6th, the 38th edition of the Maratona dles Dolomites will take place, the well-known road bike competition that winds along the epic mountain passes of the Dolomites: Campolongo, Pordoi, Sella, Gardena, Giau, Falzarego, and Valparola. Dole Italia, a leader in... read more

The heat that has characterized the month of June and these first days of July is giving a decisive boost to the summer fruit market. This is confirmed by Marco Marcatili, president of CAAB in Bologna, who speaks of a now consolidated positive trend: "This week confirms what read more

Ensuring the survival of the tomato in Spain. This week, representatives of FEPEX, the Integrated Association COEXPHAL, and the European Fruit and Vegetable Association, EUCOFEL, met with Members of the European Parliament from various political groups to discuss this issue. read more

The rows of ripe melons ready to be harvested and sold have been scorched by the sun. The intense heatwave of these days, with temperatures consistently above 35 degrees Celsius for many hours of the day, has burned hundreds of kilograms of melons in the Maremma countryside. read more

Summer is a crucial time for many vegetable crops, but also one of the most challenging agronomic phases of the year: high temperatures, water stress, and pathogen development make sowing and transplanting a real challenge. In this scenario, Levantia Seed (Click here) is... read more

The new commercial season of Perla Nera has started these days, the midi watermelon with dark skin and few seeds, particularly sweet and crunchy, a fruit of Italian agri-food excellence. Perla Nera is the result of the collaboration of three leaders in the fruit and vegetable sector. read more

Davide Vernocchi is on fire - like the temperatures enveloping Italy - as he explodes the day after the Ministry of Health denied the derogation use of abamectin (Vasco product) to combat the Pear Psylla, one of the most harmful insects. read more

In Fondi, the heart of Lazio's fruit and vegetable production, the AgriPeppe cooperative is facing a challenging season but not without positive signs. President Luca Peppe, interviewed by IFN, provides an overview of the tomato campaign and announces the start of the Sweet pepper harvest. read more

Pro Food has been engaged by the Interprofessional Organization for Fruit and Vegetables in an initiative of fundamental importance: the project "Efficient Packaging for Fresh Fruits and Vegetables as a Tool for Product Enhancement." This ambitious initiative, which involves read more

With the closing of June, Agroter's Fruit and Vegetable Monitor can draw a preliminary assessment of the watermelon and melon campaign in the Hyper+Super channel, updated to week 24. The data show a decidedly positive start, with double-digit increases across all main categories. read more

The record-breaking high temperatures are influencing prices and consumption in the fruit and vegetable market in Rome. According to data from the Price Observatory of the Centro Agroalimentare Roma (CAR), the extreme heat of the past few weeks has caused a rapid ripening of fruits and... read more

"Stand by nature, stand by you" is the new slogan that will accompany Naturitalia from today. It is a clear and direct message that summarizes the commitment of the Bologna-based cooperative, one of the main players in the fruit and vegetable sector, towards two fundamental pillars: nature and people. read more

The number of regions taking measures to cope with record heat is increasing, imposing a ban on outdoor work during the hottest hours of the day. In Lombardy, from today until September 15th, outdoor work will be prohibited between 12:30 and 16:00. read more

A grand start in terms of size and quality, that of the premium Metis® plums, whose campaign began in late June. Metis®, present in Italian consumers' homes for over 10 years, is a unique fruit, the result of the natural crossbreeding of different varieties of. read more

After the terrible year of 2023, marked by floods, frosts, and a collapse in deliveries, 2024 is bringing the Apo Conerpo system back to a more normal level of productivity. The balance sheet of the main European fruit and vegetable producers' organization was approved yesterday. read more

Vitamins, colorful and delicious. Berries are increasingly becoming protagonists of contemporary nutrition. To meet the new needs of consumers, F.lli Orsero presents a new product dedicated to blueberries, designed for a smart and daily consumption: the new "open and ... read more

In 2024, Apofruit Italia achieved very positive results, marking a clear recovery, especially in terms of member contributions, after a challenging 2023 marred by extraordinary weather events. Providing an overview of the situation is the company's president, Mirco Zanotti. read more