Substantially stable negotiations for most references, while a moderate price increase is recorded for various vegetables, due to the disturbance that recently affected Southern Italy, with effects on the supply areas. This is the scenario that emerged. read more

The second week of 2026 marks a trend reversal compared to the previous one, with a significant increase in sales of fruits and vegetables sold by weight. In terms of distribution channels, the supermarket remains a key player, while the hypermarket finally returns to prominence. read more

The Ribera DOP Orange season is in full swing in Sicily, with very positive numbers: almost 4 million kg of certified product already processed, confirming the growing success of this Sicilian excellence. The Ribera DOP Orange represents the product of. read more

Zespri, as reported by FreshFruitportal.com, has released its latest five-year forecasts and along with them, its roadmap for the period between the 2025/26 and 2030/31 seasons. The roadmap clearly outlines a strategy built on three pillars: growth of. read more

In view of the Fruit Logistica 2026 briefing in the hall, it shows how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the fruit and vegetable sector. Industry experts see great opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, and sustainability. read more

"OP Kiwi Soleè is a Producer Organization that brings together over 300 members and works every day to enhance Italian agricultural productions through a structured cooperative model oriented towards sustainability," states Giovanni Casiraghi, General Manager of OP Kiwi. read more

Resilient in the fields (even though difficulties are constantly increasing), strong in international markets, transforming on the shelves: the Italian apple confirms itself as a key category in the fruit and vegetable sector, capable of navigating a complex context without losing economic centrality. read more

Spanish exports of fresh fruits and vegetables closed the first eleven months of 2025 with a decrease in volumes, but with an increase in value. This was reported by the Spanish newspaper F&H, which indicated an overall decrease of 3% compared to the same period in 2024. read more

The shelf of apples confirms one of the most interesting terrains on which to read the strategies of modern distribution. Behind the apparent stability of a "classic" category, very different choices are made in terms of assortment breadth, dedicated space, and importance. read more

The appointment with Cinefrutta Days is renewed, the initiative that combines the promotion of healthy eating with cinematic creativity within the Cinefrutta project. Promoted by the producer organizations Agriverde, AOA, AssoFruit Italia, Costieragrumi, La Deliziosae. read more

Adverse weather conditions are leaving a mark on the start of the Spanish small fruit campaign - as reported by Valenciafruit.com. The low temperatures and poor sunlight that have persisted since December are indeed slowing down the development of crops, with evident effects. read more

In the context of increasingly unstable climate conditions in fruit growing, pollination is taking on a central role in maintaining fruit orchard productivity. Anomalous temperatures, out-of-season rains, and decreased activity of pollinating insects are compromising the... read more

The campaign for Peviani's rosettes has started with great success, a project designed to meet the needs of the retail sector and the modern consumer by combining certified quality, ease of use, and a strong visual impact on the shelf. The rosettes represent an added-value proposition. read more

The month of January is proving to be challenging for greenhouse horticulture, as it is being negatively affected by unfavorable weather conditions that are directly impacting volumes and prices. In Spain, the low temperatures and poor solar radiation in the first weeks of the year have read more

The commercial companies Baschieri Rino S.r.l., Ortofrutticola Parma S.r.l., and Romagnoli F.lli S.p.A. (all members of Fruitimprese), together with Agripat Soc. Agr. Coop. - Potato Producers Association, have signed an important preliminary agreement aimed at ensuring greater stability. read more

A rootstock that "makes a difference" in heavy soils. Four years after the start of the Kiwi Project at the Navarra Brothers Agriculture Foundation (which began in 2022), the first agronomic evidence is becoming operational guidance: on the Jintao yellow kiwi variety. read more

After a positive year-end closure, 2026 begins with a decrease in sales of Low Cost Carriers (Lcc), including pre-packed fruits and vegetables, despite a substantially stable average price mix. The trend is negative across all channels, although supermarkets and self-service stores show better resilience. read more

The appointment with La Borsa della Spesa is back, the service provided by BMTI and Italmercati, in collaboration with Consumerismo No Profit. Last week, the low demand typical of this period has kept the price increases of some seasonal vegetable products contained. read more

Nuts and dried fruits continue to be one of the most dynamic sectors of the Italian agri-food industry, with strong territorial roots and a growing demand. This was discussed today at the SIGEP in Rimini, during the meeting "Italian Nuts and Dried Fruits at SIGEP", held in the Area. read more

The October 2025 update of the Agroter Fruit and Vegetable Monitor based on Istat data confirms a trend that was already hinted at in September: Italian exports are growing and showing good resilience, but imports are continuing to increase at a faster pace, especially in terms of value. read more