High temperatures continue to support the demand for summer fruits at the Ortomercato in Bergamo, with differentiated performances among the different categories. Providing an update is Andrea Chiodi, market director: "Watermelons are undoubtedly the current reference point. Prices are" read more

Bright red heart pulp, excellent firmness, and a sweet tropical note that surprises: Exotic Red is the red kiwi signed by Jingold, now available in supermarkets even during the summer months thanks to production in the southern hemisphere. It is an exclusive variety of which the company read more

In week 24, the trends for Lcc fruit and vegetables are positive, showing signs of improvement compared to previous weeks, despite the increase in the average price mix. Among the sales channels, supermarkets and self-service stand out, while hypermarkets and discount stores... read more

In recent years, Egypt has transitioned from being a marginal player to an emerging competitor in the global blueberry market, attracting the attention of more and more European and American companies, as reported by east-fruit.com. Some Spanish and Dutch companies have already initiated projects in the sector. read more

The latest productive seasons have sent a clear message: we will have to get used to living with increasingly hot and dry summers. In this new climate scenario, the challenge for fruit and vegetable producers is to protect crops from abiotic stresses, particularly from thermal ones. read more

The apricot market is under pressure due to an excess of supply caused by the simultaneous presence of products from all Italian growing areas; a situation that, as often happens, is creating some confusion in pricing and commercial dynamics. read more

How are online sales in the food sector, particularly in fruits and vegetables, evolving? The question arises naturally when observing some conflicting signals that, in recent months, are reshaping the landscape of this market. read more

At yesterday's Interpera conference, experts in the pear industry discussed a range of common concerns for the future. The challenges to be faced are many, including difficulties related to labor, the need to adapt agricultural practices in the face of restrictions. read more

Summer has arrived and Dole Italia - a leading company in the production and distribution of premium quality fresh fruit - invites you to rediscover a simple and often underestimated daily gesture, that of hydration, which can be contributed to by consuming fresh fruit. read more

Carbonated and energy drinks, packaged snacks, industrial cookies, and ready-to-heat meals: ultra-processed foods have now firmly entered the daily habits of millions of children worldwide, with spending on these products exceeding read more

Spinach cultivation is currently undergoing a deep transformation in Italy. Changing the game are, on one hand, new agronomic needs and climate changes, and on the other hand, the emergence of increasingly aggressive plant diseases, such as downy mildew. read more

K-Adriatica, an Italian company with over 50 years of experience in the European agricultural market and a leading player in crop nutrition and specialized inputs, announces the transfer of key assets to Advanta Seeds, a global seed company part of the UPL group. read more

After closing 2024 with exports totaling 3.6 billion dollars, Ecuador shipped abroad 2.5 million tons of bananas in the first four months of 2025, registering a 3% increase compared to the same period of the previous year, as reported by fyh.es. Despite this, read more

In less than a month, the First Symposium of the Mantuan IGP Melon will bring together Italian and European production and distribution operators in Mantua for a three-day event dedicated to discussing current topics in the melon supply chain. The program will include guided tours of experimental fields, moments of discussion, and more. read more

Dole Italia, a leader in the production and distribution of premium quality fresh fruit, is sponsoring TriO Mantova, taking place on the 28th and 29th of June in the beautiful setting of the Lombard city, a UNESCO heritage site. read more

The Antitrust has imposed a fine of 30.36 million euros on Novamont and another fine of 1.7 million euros - jointly with the parent company Eni - for abuse of dominant position at least from January 1, 2018, to December 31, 2023. Novamont operates in the national raw materials markets. read more

Sicily once again confirms itself as a land of excellence in the Italian agri-food panorama, thanks to a unique combination of fertile soils, dry climate, marked temperature variations, and a millenary agricultural tradition. In this privileged context, the Barbera table grape is born. read more

After a slow start, caused by a delay in ripening in the main productive areas, the commercial campaign for peaches and nectarines has finally picked up. The market is gaining ground, supported by a good quality of the fruits, favored by a varietal turnover that read more

Solid and growing balance sheet for the AgroFood Center of Bologna in 2024: improving operating results, increasing net profit, and confirming the financial strength of the Bologna fruit and vegetable platform. "We continue to build the future of the fruit and vegetable supply chain, which has" read more

The company Fortini, among the main European players in the production and commercialization of celery, is also consolidating its presence in the brassica sector, with a growing focus on broccoli. The goal? Ensuring the availability of the product year-round. read more